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Worst Broommate Ever!: THE BOOK CLUB AT-A-GLANCE
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Welcome to Broomsfield Academy aka the only school in the country that has secret classes for witches-in-training like Heidi Heckelbeck. (Sound familiar? Peep Heidi's OG adventure series HERE.) Eager to tap into her magical powers, Heidi leaves behind her beloved Brewster Elementary for Broomsfield...only to find that her roommate is none other than Melanie Maplethorpe, her oldest and most bitter rival.

The first book in the hilarious New York Times bestselling Middle School and Other Disasters series, Worst Broommate Ever! follows Heidi as she adjusts to her magical life away from home *and* tries to work out her friend feud. From hilarious hijinks (did someone say prank war?) to cute new class crushes (eek!), Worst Broommate Ever! is perfect for fans of Rachel Renée Russell's Dork Diaries. 

What are you waiting for? Read Worst Broommate Ever! here!

Did our Bestie Book Club love Worst Broommate Ever!? Read on! These ~fabulous~ GL girls heart reading as much as you do—and they're here to answer *all* our most burning questions about our June book pick!

Lorelei @loreleicheers

Heidi is... "A loyal friend with a big heart—though she can be stubborn (relatable, tbh)." 
The scene that made you obsessed with this book? "When Heidi and Melanie were on the Slip and Slide. I was getting a ton of hints of how good they could be as friends, which made me super invested." 
You just got accepted to Broomfield Academy. Which witchy course are you attending first? "Broom riding! Who wouldn't want to learn how to fly?"

Kylee @cheerps.lauren_k

You're tuning into the next book in the series to... "Learn more about Melanie's character. She's definitely a bit misunderstood." 
Who would you recommend this read to? "It's relatable for anyone who's been through middle school friendships or is starting at a new school next year. But it's also just a feel-good read that'll make you laugh out loud." 
One page-turning moment? "Heidi's diary entries had me hooked. They're hilarious."

Tatum @tatumbradyofficial

You couldn't get enough of... "Heidi and Melanie's prank war! Their rivalry was intense."
What do you heart most about reading? "Feeling like you're right there in the middle of the action—I really felt like Broomfield Academy was real."
How would you rate this book? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kira @cali.kira

You'd go to Broomfield Academy if it meant you could study... "How to cast spells." 
The most epic Broomfield prank has to be: "When Heidi walks into her room and she's blinded by pink (IYKYK)."
You can *so* relate to Heidi because she's... "Funny, smart and always honest."

Ellarose @ellarosekaylor

Melanie is... "Not the best broommate to Heidi at first—but I think the two girls can work it out."
A scene you're still not over? "Heidi meeting her crush Hunter. I'm *dying* to know if they'll get together in the next book."
Fave part of being in Bestie Book Club? "Always having a read to recommend to my friends."

Manifesting a main character moment like Heidi?
Blast these feel-good tracks during your next journaling sesh. 🪄

So you've read the book and you're ready to talk all things Worst Broommate Ever!? Then get even more involved with our Bestie Book Club. Here's how...
+ SOLO. Take out your journal and answer any of our reader response prompts based on Worst Broommate Ever!: How would you describe Heidi and Melanie's relationship as roommates? What parts of this book made you laugh out loud? Would you want to go to a school for magic? What would you study? What are your predictions for the sequel?  
+ ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Share your thoughts on Worst Broommate Ever! using the hashtag #glbestiebookclub on Twitter and Instagram. 
+ WITH YOUR SQUAD. Host a book club party to chat about the questions above. Psst: It's the perfect occasion to reach out to a new friend with an invite. 

by GL | 6/19/2023