The Legacies

An exclusive club in New York City, membership to the Legacies is the ultimate display of prestige and power. But when Tori receives a nomination, it is a surprise to all, and the night of the prestigious competition quickly becomes a deadly evening of secrets revealed. Broaching themes of elitism, classism, and abuse of power, this novel is suitable for senior high school students and may invite conversations and research on classism and the polarization of society. In the classroom, the book lends itself to a novel study and may promote creative writing opportunities such as creating dialogue in stories and writing clear character profiles or an alternative ending to the story.