by Olivie Blake
First published 2025
Alecto Carvajal is a prodigy accepted into the prestigious Gifted and Talented Academy. But the school's academic rigor masks a sinister plot. As Alecto navigates the social pressures of her new elite peers, she uncovers a dark secret at the heart of the institution. With her own gifts at risk, Alecto must confront the true price of her talent.
Genres: mystery, school-stories, contemporary, thriller, dark-academia, academic
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, dark-academia, fish-out-of-water
528 pages · Paperback · Tor Books