As the daughter of an American ambassador, seventeen-year-old Riley Collins has grown up in some of the world’s most dangerous cities.
She may have learned the art of politics from her dad, but it’s the lessons in survival taught by his security chief that she’s taken to heart.
When Riley is caught up in a violent incident, the State Department steps in, offering an all-expense paid senior year at Harrington Academy, one of the most elite boarding schools in Connecticut. The catch: she must use her tactical skills to keep her eye on heiress Hayden Frasier, the daughter of a tech billionaire intent on changing the world.
Immersed in American materialism and social media for the first time, it’s culture shock for Riley. Hayden resents her new roommate, and Riley learns nothing is ever private when there’s a cellphone around. She discovers allies in Von Alder, the cute class flirt; Sam Hudson, whose status as Hayden’s ex-boyfriend puts him on the forbidden list; and Captain Grace Taylor, Harrington’s tough new head of security, and the only one who knows Riley’s true purpose at Harrington.
Disturbing signs begin to appear that Riley’s assignment wasn’t the walk in the park she’d been promised. She learns the death of Hayden’s former roommate might not have been an accident after all, and she spars with classmate Quinn, whose attempts at social sabotage causes Riley to take drastic measures.
As Riley’s relationship with Hayden thaws into her first opportunity at true friendship, the danger around her roommate heats up. Riley must fight for her life and Hayden’s – and the security of a nation – as those around her reveal themselves to be true friends, or the ultimate betrayers.
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If you loved the elite drama of Gossip Girl, then you’ll devour thisclever and dangerously good plot. We guarantee that you won’t be able to put this book down!
Far-fetched? Yes. Entertaining? You bet.
This is a clever, fast-paced thriller that will grab you from page one and demand not to be put it down. Seriously, I repeatedly stayed up late at night because I just HAD to know what happened next. A marvelous debut for Kes Trester.
Fast-paced, fun, exciting, and witty, with enough plot twists to keep the reader guessing, A DANGEROUS YEAR is a thrilling read.
A sharp premise and fun character to throw into such an elite word.
I absolutely LOVED this book. Smart, fast-paced, and full of surprises, A DANGEROUS YEAR delivers crisp, vivid writing, sharp dialogue, and memorable characters in the intrepid Riley Collins and her friends – and enemies.
Smart heroine? Check. Tons of action and terrific pacing? Check. Humor, a great voice, and an ending that leaves you wanting more? You’ll find it all right here in Trester’s debut novel. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!
Full of action, adventure, romance, and mystery, Trester’s debut is an exhilarating ride that will leave readers captivated from beginning to end.
…if you’re looking for a YA book with something a little extra, A DANGEROUS YEAR might be just what you’re looking for.
I could not put A DANGEROUS YEAR down! The story, the characters, and the twists and turns are brilliantly written. Riley Collins is smart and strong, the kind of character you delight in watching as she navigates uncharted waters in an exclusive boarding school while trying to protect the daughter of a billionaire who’s developed software that can break any code in the world.