First published 2016
Tess Kendrick, a junior at the elite Hardwicke School in Washington D.C., has a family legacy of fixing. When asked to run a classmate's student council campaign, Tess agrees, uncovering a web of power and political dynasties. As she navigates the high-stakes world of student politics, Tess must confront her own family's dark history and decide how much she's willing to risk. At its heart, this is a story about the personal costs of ambition and the bonds of family.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, young-adult, political-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Washington (D.C.)
368 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury USA Childrens