Not many reviews for this book. I think I read this book in 6th grade. It was a good book... the drama and scandals will leave you with your mouth hanging open. Alison's whole family is rich and scandalous, kind of like Dynasty (the tv show). When her mother is arrested, the people she thought she could trust betray her. Alison's best friend/ cousin Kelly takes her boyfriend Chad. Chad also has his drama, his financial status is not so hot and he needs to date Kelly for the popularity and her money.

Everyone in this story has their agenda. While I was reading this, I didn't know who I could trust, everyone seemed like a suspect for betrayal. I need to find time to read the rest of the series now! ( )

Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

Survival of the fittest was always a theory that described nature. But for Alison, this theory is perfect for her family.

Alison thought she had a pretty good life, except for the parts where her parents hardly acknowledged her until they needed a favor. But then the FBI came knocking at her door and arrested her mom, accusing her of embezzlement. With her mom in jail, there is no one who Alison can turn to (like there was anyone before). With her dad left, who has no idea how to take care of the situation, aunts and uncles who only care about Grandma Diamond's fortunes, and a boyfriend who is becoming pretty distant, the only person Alison finds comfort in is her cousin, Lily.

Lily is pretty ecstatic that Alison's mom was arrested (of course, she would never say that to Alison). But the one thing that Lily wants the most is to see her perfect cousin get knocked off her high horse and become the biggest loser both at school and in the real world. It may take a while, but Lily is definitely ready to see her cousin go down, and her first move is Chad, Alison's boyfriend.

Chad is beginning to feel like his and Alison's relationship is drifting apart, and is seeing an opportunity to open up with her cousin, Lily. Not only would he be dating the hottest girl in school, but all the popularity and money that comes along with Lily is a pretty good incentive. Just as long as no one finds out about his financial status or what he has to worry about in his house. If he did start to date Lily, it would not only hurt Alison but also his best friend, Tom.

Tom has a huge crush on Lily (but of course it is a secret). With his twin sister, Zoey, back home, after being kicked out of her fifth school, Tom just wants to live his life without any inclusion of his father, and hopes that Lily sees how he would be a better boyfriend for her. It's not so easy, though, since his sister has gotten weirder and the reason why she got kicked out of the last school might just ruin his reputation.

Zoey is back and ready to take revenge on Alison, who she thought was her friend but betrayed her at the worst possible moment. But will Zoey really turn on Alison, since she is the only friend and ally she has?

Everyone has their secrets, and everyone has their strategies. Let the games begin.

Not only devious but also very entertaining, PLAYING WITH FIRE is one book that you will want to read. Just be glad that their secrets aren't your secrets, even if they may be little. ( )

1st review! (And only review) I really like this book and how it switched to other peoples' point of view. I really want to read the rest of the series. If you love drama books, this book is perfect. I recommend it to a person who loves drama and stories. ( )