On the surface, 17-year-old Alex has it made; she is beautiful and smart. Plus, she's best friends with M., the absolute most popular girl in school. Feeling bored with their fancy Orange County suburban town, Alex and M. decide to check out L.A.'s glitzy nightlife scene.

Pretending to be 19, Alex and M. meet Trevor and Connor, two rich older guys. At first, Alex can't believe her luck--she gets to hang out at hip Hollywood houseparties and downtown L.A. clubs. These weekend trips into the city become the perfect distraction for Alex, who is secretly struggling with her failing senior year grades, her absentee father, and her clueless mom.

But, after the initial fun wears off for Alex, she is forced to reevaluate her friendship with M., who is hiding some secrets beneath her perfect Burberry-clad exterior...

Suggested Book Club Questions for Faking 19 (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Faking 19:

• Did Alyson Noel emphasize any specific themes throughout Faking 19? What do you think Alyson Noel is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Faking 19 and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Faking 19? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Faking 19 reveal Alyson Noel's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Alyson Noel is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Faking 19 affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Alyson Noel's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Faking 19 (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Faking 19:

• Did Alyson Noel make persuasive arguments in Faking 19? Did Faking 19 change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Faking 19?
• How does Alyson Noel present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Alyson Noel biased within Faking 19? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Faking 19 make you want to read next? Why?