The Academy

About the book

Hidden information, rumors, and risky relationships are all part of the experience at a prestigious boarding school in New England.

As new students move in at Tiffin Academy, the excitement of reuniting with friends and settling in is interrupted by stunning news: America Today has ranked Tiffin as the second best boarding school in the country. This unexpected jump in rankings raises eyebrows - could there have been a mistake? Despite the shabby dorms, underperforming sports teams, and reputation for prioritizing socializing over academics, Tiffin boasts a beautiful campus, small class sizes, and a top-notch dining hall run by a chef from New York. And, of course, the students have plenty of fun.

However, as the atmosphere at Tiffin fills with self-congratulatory vibes, scandalous updates start spreading through a new app called Zip Zap, leaving no one immune. From Davi Banerjee, the popular queen bee and influencer, to Simone Bergeron, the fresh-faced history teacher, to Charley Hicks, a transfer student intent on standing out, it seems like everyone harbors secrets.

Throughout the school year, relationships will be tested, truths will be revealed, and the lives of both students and staff at Tiffin will never be the same.

Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, known for The Perfect Couple, and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, offer a captivating peek into the hidden lives within the confines of a prestigious boarding school.