This book caught me by surprise., When I first started reading it, I was not into it and felt like it was going to similar to the Help but in a university setting. Boy was I wrong! I got totally engrossed in the story the further along I got into the book. This is a book about mother/daughter relationships and the relationships depicted in the book are complex and true to life. I got attached to the characters especially Callie and Ellie especially as the book went on. It is hard not to root for them! Even the unlikable characters were well developed and interesting.
While this books seems a little fluffy, it actually had a lot of interesting substance to it. It made me think about mother/daughter relationships and racial biases more than I thought it would. I haven't read any books by this author before so I am not sure if this true of all of her books but it did make me want to read more of her work.

I loved this book so much! Each character felt real and well-developed, the setting was easy to immerse yourself in, and the realities of Greek life were presented in a true and nuanced way. I enjoyed the perspective of reading about events from a couple different characters points of view, and my heart fell in love with this story.

I am a sorority woman, though not an SEC school. My parents and siblings were members of Greek organizations. My in-laws and sister-in-law were members of Greek organizations in the SEC. I have served as an advisor after graduation, recruitment chair while an active, and as a rho gamma (our recruitment counselors), so I am intimately aware of the recruitment process and could deeply relate to so much of that component of the book.

I love that this book addresses the inadvertent racism that is still very much a reality in this country, and shows strong characters willing to fight against it, and stand up for what is right and just. This book addresses some hard conversations occuring in our country in a respectful and nuanced way that was relatable and engaging and has stayed with me after finishing the book, challenging me to use my voice in a louder and more active way.

I truly enjoyed this book and recommend reading it. I think it would be great for a book club, and I look forward to reading other works by this author.

I was excited when I realized there was a new book out by Lisa Patton. I enjoyed reading the adventures of LeeLee in the Dixie series. I was immediately drawn into Rush and felt like I was at the Alpha Delt house.

I loved the story, characters and writing style. The book alternates between Miss Pearl, Cali Watkins and Wilda Woodcock, all whom I enjoyed reading about and their interactions they had with other characters. Then there was the Lilith Whitmore. The "she-devil" herself, who would do anything to get her daughter into the Alpha delta sorority. I was not aware of all that went into rushing a sorority with the recs and all the interviews, so I found that part of the book quite informative. I can't believe someone would pay $20,000 to decorate a dorm room, but I'm sure it happens!!!

I loved reading the personal note at the end of the book. I think it added even more to the book, which revolves around friendship, racism and love and kindness. I definitely recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the author, Lisa Patton, for a free electronic ARC of this novel.