I’ve read every book by Elin Hilderbrand, so it was a real delight to read this novel she wrote in collaboration with her daughter Shelby Cunningham. This novel takes place in the elite prep school Tiffin, and describes the complicated relationships between students, teachers and administrators. I generally dislike novels with lots of characters (this one is way over my limit), but there is a good lens that focuses on a few key characters.

Though the demographic of the main characters is basically high school age, I found enough that was juicy for me. Great idea to stir in the complicated relationships among administrators and outsiders, including parents. Since I teach at the college level, lots to identify with! I started teaching when I was 19 at an all boys vocational high school, so Simone certainly interested me!

Great writing and character development, especially of the key players.

Looking forward to reading your more by these collaborators.

Thank you Netgalley for introducing me to what may become a new series from Hilderbrand and Cunningham.