Dial L for Loser was simply atrocious, so when I picked up Sealed With a Diss, I had very low hopes. After all, I am a devoted fan of the Clique series, but they were becoming steadily unrealistic and boring. I mean, Claire became the lead role of a major Hollywood production? I don't think so. Another thing, these girls act like their eighteen years old, when in fact they have just graduated the seventh grade.
So, I picked up Sealed With a Diss wearily, sure that it would be the last Clique book I would ever read. But I actually found this book to be much more enjoyable than all the previous ones. For once, the Pretty Committee didn't get everything they wanted. For once, they even doubted themselves. They were confused and lost in the world of boys. I especially enjoyed the surprise ending. I am actually looking forward to the next book - what's in store for the coed eighth grade?
I admit that I do not like Skye's character at all. She is completely unbelievable and I found myself wanting to fast-forward the parts featuring this eighth grade Alpha. And the DSL Daters? Is Lisi Harrison serious? Cliques don't actually name themselves in real life. And if they did, no one would ever claim the name DSL Daters. Ew.
It's true, the book was a little slow in parts. But this eighth novel is grabbing and interesting with a fresh plot. For awhile I believed Harrison was losing her creativity and running out of ideas, but this book shows she is back and ready to write more. Still, I hope she doesn't end up writing so many books that she kills the series.
Good luck all you readers. Enjoy.