A Darker Mischief By Derek Milman
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The Honeys meets The Secret History in a gripping dark academia thriller about a queer teen from Mississippi navigating a world of old money, privilege, and a secret society.
When Cal Ware wins a scholarship to Essex Academy, an elite New England boarding school, he is thrilled to leave his past behind. Back home in Mississippi, he was the poor, queer kid who never fit in. At Essex, he hopes to reinvent himself. But upon arrival, Cal's cheap clothes and old iPhone make him an easy target. His classmates mock his accent and his unfamiliarity with their world of wealth and privilege. On the verge of giving up and returning home, Cal learns about a secret society on campus that could be his ticket to acceptance and prestige.
Despite his doubts about fitting in, Cal catches the eye of Luke Kim, a handsome, charismatic, and slightly dangerous student. With Luke’s support, Cal is drawn into the society’s mysterious and glamorous Rush process, experiencing excitement and belonging for the first time. As Cal and Luke grow closer, Cal finds himself falling in love.
However, the initiation rituals become increasingly risky and sinister, forcing Cal to confront the darker side of Essex. He must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice to secure his place in this new world and protect those he cares about. As the stakes rise, Cal discovers that at Essex, nothing is as it seems – not even his first love.
In this atmospheric and suspenseful novel, Cal’s journey through the treacherous waters of privilege and secrecy challenges him to define his identity and his limits. 📚❤️
When Cal Ware wins a scholarship to Essex Academy, an elite New England boarding school, he is thrilled to leave his past behind. Back home in Mississippi, he was the poor, queer kid who never fit in. At Essex, he hopes to reinvent himself. But upon arrival, Cal's cheap clothes and old iPhone make him an easy target. His classmates mock his accent and his unfamiliarity with their world of wealth and privilege. On the verge of giving up and returning home, Cal learns about a secret society on campus that could be his ticket to acceptance and prestige.
Despite his doubts about fitting in, Cal catches the eye of Luke Kim, a handsome, charismatic, and slightly dangerous student. With Luke’s support, Cal is drawn into the society’s mysterious and glamorous Rush process, experiencing excitement and belonging for the first time. As Cal and Luke grow closer, Cal finds himself falling in love.
However, the initiation rituals become increasingly risky and sinister, forcing Cal to confront the darker side of Essex. He must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice to secure his place in this new world and protect those he cares about. As the stakes rise, Cal discovers that at Essex, nothing is as it seems – not even his first love.
In this atmospheric and suspenseful novel, Cal’s journey through the treacherous waters of privilege and secrecy challenges him to define his identity and his limits. 📚❤️
Listed on 8 July, 2024