The Legacies
Jul 2023 · Sold by Penguin
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From the New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us comes a glitzy young adult thriller where smiles hold secrets, the truth is always shifting, and no one is safe from murder—even in New York City’s elite social circles.
“Our new favorite thriller.”—Cosmopolitan
“Thrilling and unputdownable. . . . will sear into your mind and leave a mark long after you’ve turned the last page.”—Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep
Scoring an invitation to the Legacy Club in New York City is more than an honor. It gives lifetime access to power and wealth beyond any prep school doors, guaranteed security as Club members always look out for their own. That is, after making it through a rigorous week of events and the extravagant gala, the Legacy Ball.
It’s not surprising when Excelsior Prep seniors Bernie Kaplan, Isobel Rothcroft, and Skyler Hawkins are nominated as Legacies; their pedigrees have assured their membership since birth—even if they’re all keeping secrets that could destroy their reputations. But scholarship kid from Queens Tori Tasso? She’s never fit in this world of designer bags, penthouse apartments, and million-dollar donations. So what did she do to secure her place?
The Legacy Ball is supposed to be the best night of these seniors’ lives, an evening of haute couture, endless champagne, and plenty of hushed gossip.
Everyone expects a night of luxury and excess. No one expects their secrets to come out. Or for someone to die trying to keep them hidden.
“Our new favorite thriller.”—Cosmopolitan
“Thrilling and unputdownable. . . . will sear into your mind and leave a mark long after you’ve turned the last page.”—Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep
Scoring an invitation to the Legacy Club in New York City is more than an honor. It gives lifetime access to power and wealth beyond any prep school doors, guaranteed security as Club members always look out for their own. That is, after making it through a rigorous week of events and the extravagant gala, the Legacy Ball.
It’s not surprising when Excelsior Prep seniors Bernie Kaplan, Isobel Rothcroft, and Skyler Hawkins are nominated as Legacies; their pedigrees have assured their membership since birth—even if they’re all keeping secrets that could destroy their reputations. But scholarship kid from Queens Tori Tasso? She’s never fit in this world of designer bags, penthouse apartments, and million-dollar donations. So what did she do to secure her place?
The Legacy Ball is supposed to be the best night of these seniors’ lives, an evening of haute couture, endless champagne, and plenty of hushed gossip.
Everyone expects a night of luxury and excess. No one expects their secrets to come out. Or for someone to die trying to keep them hidden.
From the New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us comes a glitzy young adult thriller where smiles hold secrets, the truth is always shifting, and no one is safe from murder—even in New York City’s elite social circles.
“Our new favorite thriller.”—Cosmopolitan
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6 reviews
Ashley Raye
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August 7, 2023
It's hard to review this book because my thoughts conflict about it. There was drama throughout the book, but it still felt like nothing was happening. I think this might be due to not liking the characters. There were only a few moments during the whole book when I actually liked them. I think that's why I didn't care for the book. Their personalities annoyed me. The all seemed selfish, even during the moments when they were supposed to be selfless. The drama also wasn't compelling.
LS “Spiri” Russi
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July 25, 2023
I have read every book by this author. They Wish They Were Us, They'll Never Catch Us, and the Counselors. It has been slowly going downhill since they wish they were us. I probably should have stopped at the counselors. If you're new to young adult thrillers, or you just REALLY like the genre, I would still recommend this.
orchidbeautiful21
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September 11, 2023
There is something about the books that Jessica Goodman writes that makes it really hard to put them down. I can usually finish them in a day and I like how they are standalones. This was another of her books that I devoured and I think it was well done. Nicely twisty in learning about the characters, from Bernie, to Isobel, Skylar and, Tori, as the past was just as important as the present in this book. It was twisty also in trying to figure who had ended up dead at the ball and why it happened
About the author
Jessica Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us, They Wish They Were Us, and The Counselors. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Her work has also been published in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, The Cut, and Glamour.
Jessica Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us, They Wish They Were Us, and The Counselors. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Her work has also been published in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, The Cut, and Glamour.
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