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"A standout dark academia thriller, with shades of Donna Tartt's modern classic The Secret History and Emerald Fennell's revenge fantasy film Promising Young Woman." —BookPage
Most students would kill to be selected for the prestigious Law and Literature course at Franklin University. But for Jessie Mooney, admittance into this campus inner circle is about more than social cachet and access to distinguished alumni: It's her chance to get close to charismatic professor Jay Crane. Since the moment she discovered their secret relationship, Jessie's been convinced Crane is to blame for the events leading to her sister's death, and she'll do anything to hold him accountable.
Between off-campus parties and intense classroom debates, Jessie carefully plots her every move with one goal in mind—to earn the coveted position as Crane's "favorite." But when she finally gains his trust, attracting the other students' envy and suspicion, the truth becomes darkly twisted. Is it justice Jessie craves, or revenge? And what does she stand to lose if she gets her way?
Shimmering with tension, The Favorites explores the ways that love, desire, and anger reveal the best, and worst, of us.
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Release date
November 7, 2023 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781488228971
- File size: 256004 KB
- Duration: 08:53:20
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Set again the backdrop of the 2016 U.S. election and the #MeToo movement, this dark listen is a story of justice, family, and revenge. Jessie Mooney travels from Ireland to attend a prestigious graduate program in law at Franklin University. Her sole purpose is to enroll in the selective Law & Literature class with Professor Jay Crane. Jessie blames Crane for her sister's death and will stop at nothing to destroy him. Roisin Rankin does a masterful job relaying Jessie's anger and determination while perfectly portraying the tension of the time period. Rankin also creates distinct personalities for a wide range of supporting characters. The story starts fast but slows in the middle. However, the pacing picks up again for a powerful conclusion. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
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