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In this tense thriller, five girls at Claflin Academy fight tooth and nail to brag their way into the Ivy League. They manipulate class rankings, topple club presidents, and sabotage rivalsβ€”while the stakes rise to life and death. The novel follows their ruthless ambition as they navigate a ruthless competition that ultimately turns into a murder mystery.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Alexa Donne
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