The Academy (the Academy Series Book 1)

By (author) Hilderbrand Elin; By (author) Cunningham, Shelby
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The brand new novel from the international bestselling author of Swan Song and The Perfect Couple, Elin Hilderbrand, and her daughter Shelby Cunningham.
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''Discovering the secret world of American boarding schools was endlessly entertaining. I absolutely loved this book and can''t wait to read the sequel!'' JILL MANSELL

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Secrets, rumours, and dangerous liaisons - at an elite New England boarding school, they come with the territory.

Amidst the happy chaos of move-in day at Tiffin Academy, shocking news arrives: America Today just ranked Tiffin the number two boarding school in the country. It''s a seventeen-spot jump - was there a typo? The dorms are dingy, the sports teams always come last and Tiffin students are known for being more social than academic. But the campus is exquisite, class sizes are small, and the dining hall is run by a New York chef. And they do have lots of fun . . .

As the rarefied air of Tiffin is suffused with self-congratulation, scandalous bulletins begin to appear on phones across campus, thanks to a new app called Zip Zap. And it seems everyone has something to hide . . .

As the year unfolds, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are shared and exposed, and the lives of Tiffin''s students and staff are changed forever.

Elin Hilderbrand, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple, teams up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, to deliver a fresh and buzzy look behind ivy-covered walls.

READERS LOVE THE ACADEMY

''The perfect back-to-school read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''Pure nostalgia'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''Prep meets Dead Poets'' Society'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Academy has all of Hilderbrand''s breezy storytelling, roving points of view, and effortless characterization that her readers love. It adds up to a panoramic view of nine months in the life of a New England prep school, on which her co-author, daughter Cunningham, offers personal expertise. Addictive, dishy fun, with enough loose ends to suggest a sequel might be in the works. . . Hilderbrand''s first post-Nantucket novel, written with her daughter, will draw in her legions of readers
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The authors employ catchy narrative devices, such as the gossipy collective voice of a clique of Tiffin girls and SAT-word-riddled posts from Davi, and they give the main characters plenty of depth. Readers are in for a treat
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Delicious. . . A boarding-school fantasia, with Hilderbrand''s signature upgrades to the cuisine and decor. Sign us up for next term
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A juicy mix of scandal and coming-of-age moments. Fans of Hilderbrand''s signature ensemble dramas and readers who enjoy stories about secrets in privileged worlds will likely appreciate this buzzy take on boarding-school life
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The beach-read queen has teamed up with her daughter for this fun tale about a drama-filled year at a New England boarding school
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Welcome to The Academy, a captivating light-academia novel . . . Prepare to be intrigued by secluded campus life, attain fly-on-the-wall access to the administration''s inner workings and learn the social hierarchy. The impact of secrets-both kept and exposed-shapes the lives of nearly every character
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The book has plenty of scandal-a secret bar, messy faculty entanglements, a viral app-but it never loses its heart. It''s as much about grief and friendship as it is about privilege and power . . . And despite the drama, there''