Gossip Girl, a novel series by Cecily von Ziegesar, follows the glamorous yet scandalous lives of privileged teenagers living on Manhattan's Upper East Side. At the center of the story are Serena van der Woodsen, a beautiful and rebellious it-girl who mysteriously returns from boarding school, and her former best friend Blair Waldorf, the Queen Bee who rules the social scene. Narrated through the eyes of an anonymous blogger known as "Gossip Girl," the story unveils their world of luxury, betrayal, romance, and fierce rivalries. As secrets are exposed and friendships shatter, these wealthy teens discover that fame and fortune come with a price.
