About the book

The eighth installment follows the shifting power dynamics between the glamorous Jenny and Vicky and the now-independent Karine. Karine continues to front Albin’s rock band, gaining confidence through music while navigating the lingering shadow of her ex-boyfriend, Dan. Meanwhile, Vicky and Jenny find themselves in a series of failed romantic conquests and social humiliations, struggling to maintain their perceived status as the most popular girls in school. The narrative focuses on the messy intersection of teenage jealousy, the pursuit of musical success, and the fallout from past lies that threaten to fracture the trio’s long-standing friendship.

This comic is written for teen readers and young adults who appreciate cynical, dark humor regarding social hierarchies and high school politics. Readers look to this volume for its unvarnished take on vanity and peer pressure rather than sentimental life lessons. It provides a sharp look at how self-esteem fluctuates during adolescence, leaving the reader with a nuanced understanding of how toxic relationship patterns develop and how individuals eventually assert their own identities against the influence of manipulative friends.

Reading profile

Practical, inward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?

Insights from Ex, drague et rock'n'roll ! (Les Nombrils, #8)

Karine a enfin pris le dessus sur Vicky et Jenny. C'est jouissif de la voir s'affirmer sans s'excuser. Elle n'est plus la boniche de service.

“On ne peut pas tomber plus bas que ça.”

Vicky est au fond du trou après son accident. Sa chute sociale est brutale mais méritée. On voit enfin ce qui se cache sous son ego.

Albin reste le personnage le plus flippant de la série. Son emprise sur Karine me donne des frissons. Ce mec est une bombe à retardement.

La déchéance physique de Vicky change toute la dynamique du groupe. Sans sa beauté, elle n'est plus rien pour les autres. C'est cruel mais tellement vrai.

Details