Something is wrong with Annie, Cynthia's best friend, ever since the new librarian has come to school. Cynthia has to find out what, no matter how mad Annie gets at her, and save Annie from Mr. Gabriel or die trying. Meanwhile Cynthia is harboring a deep crush on Ryan who is the lead in the school's Sweeney Todd production. When Cynthia realizes what is happening at school as she saves Ryan from falling under the enthrallment of Mr. Gabriel, they join forces to stop Mr. Gabriel's plans. Of course, it is not a smooth or easy path to stop him. They must have help but who to trust.
I enjoyed this book. I can just imagine Cynthia's swooning over Ryan to Annie and Annie's disgust with Cynthia when she cannot swoon over Mr. Gabriel. I liked these teens. I chuckled and got caught up in the story as Cynthia discovers what is happening and works to find out how to destroy the evil and save the school. I liked the running commentary that Cynthia had about Ryan throughout the tale. I so identify.
This book was so much fun to read. I cannot wait to read the sequel.