Cum Laude is a witty and intimate look at a group of young people on the threshold of adulthood. It's von Ziegesar's first departure from young adult writing, and the novel is written with her signature style in terms of grabbing readers' attention right at the beginning, and taking them for an incredible ride. Gossip Girl has captured a huge audience of millions of rabid fans, both in the book series and on television, and her first adult novel will capitalize on that following.