Rise and shine upper east siders it's officially fall; and if you're looking for a book to sate your Gossip Girl-loving heart, look no further than this scandalous little boarding school drama. xoxo
Ngl this one reads more like Cecily von Ziegesar’s It Girl series, which followed little Jenny Humphrey to Waverly Academy after being expelled from Constance Billard, rather than Gossip Girl, but same difference.
This was my first Elin Hilderbrand novel, but I will definitely be reading book two, The Thoroughbreds, because I liked this one. The prep school atmosphere of Tiffin Academy felt very apropos for the crisp start of November; and the characters had that same love to hate vibe that we felt towards characters like Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf of old. And while we don’t have Gossip Girl; we do have an app known as ZipZap reporting on the rich and glamorous who call Tiffin home.
While we see the goings on of the students, such as influencer Davi and transfer student Charley, we also delve into the lives of the Tiffin staff. It is this cross between characters that makes The Academy accessible for young adult or adult readers. A fantastic choice if you’re seeking a palate cleanser between heavier readings, or in the mood for a fun romp amongst the young and privileged.
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