Meri Strikes Back

I didn't think it was possible to top Hazing Meri Sugarman but M. Apostolina has done it. This latest offering of teen debauchery, Meri Strikes Back, has the reader engaged from start to finish. The heroine, Cindy Bixby, goes up against arch enemy Meri once again while at the same time searching for her own authentic self. This book gets into more detail with Cindy's cohorts, my particular favorites are Lindsey and the vulgar yet lovable Bud Finger ( hasn't everyone dated a Bud Finger at least once?!). The action was nonstop and I could not put the book down. As I finished each chapter, I was giddy with excitement wondering what awful predicament Cindy would find herself in; on pins and needles as I waited for Meri's deliciously torrid next move. The only thing this book left me wanting is more, more, more! Can't wait for the next installment, Dark Cindy.....Will the tables be completely turned on Meri once and for all? Will CIndy finally find a solution for that "tragic hair?" Will the journey for CIndy's authentic self take a deep, dark turn?????? I look forward to going on more adventures with Cindy and the gang at Rumson U. Go, Meri , Go!!

Just when poor beleaguered Cindy Bixby thinks it's safe to go back to her college sorority, after vanquishing uber-_itch Meri Sugarman in Apostolina's debut Hazing Meri Sugarman, Meri rises in Martha Stewart-like phoenix fashion to return to Rumson U. What devilish plans does Meri have for Cindy this time and how will Cindy fend her off? Readers absolutely do not have to read the books in order, since each stands alone, but it is fun to do it that way. As for this reader, I can't wait for more adventures with Cindy and the sisters - good and evil - of Alpha Beta Delta.

Meri's back and even more devious than before! The rivalry between her and Cindy is totally intense. And I love how Patty Camp psychoanalyzes everyone. Hilarious! Can't wait for the next book!

What a fun read, and even more more insightful into the teen escapes than the 1st book. M. Apostolina really has a knack for connecting with teen-age psyche and commanding a non-stop read. Really, really good.

I picked up the first Meri Sugarman book on a lark, hoping for a couple of solid giggles and a maybe titter or two. And it most definitely did not disappoint. I thought it was just hysterical. I was totally hoping they'd do a sequel, so I was happy to pick this one up and see if it was as fun as the first one. As you've likely gathered from the rating I gave it, I found it every bit as enjoyable, maybe even better in some ways. I'll spare you any spoilers, but suffice it to say that sorority life hasn't gotten any more dull (or any less funny) since Meri and Cindy's first tussle. Put your sunscreen on, kick back, and enjoy.