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At Archwell Academy, secrets don’t stay buried—especially when they are among the wealthy and affluent students. When 17yo Drew, a nonbinary senior, transfers to the elite all-girls school to claim an inheritance tied to a mysterious legacy society called the Lilies, they quickly realize something’s not right. A girl is missing. Whispers of cover-ups, secret rituals, and hidden truths ripple through the walls.
This book is told through multiple perspectives while the characters are in a mysterious time loop. The Lilies is a gripping psychological thriller about power, privilege, and what it means to belong. With themes of identity, justice, and the pressure to be perfect, this novel challenges readers to ask: how far would you go to protect your future?
I really liked the suspenseful parts of this book and how the author was able to blend dark academia and mystery genres. I especially enjoyed the multiple points of view and strong character development, although many of the characters really had me frustrated. I wished certain characters had faced stronger consequences for their actions. I found this book to be a slightly fast-paced and emotionally rich story that tackled themes of power, privilege, and identity with intensity and heart. However, I felt the time loop structure made the plot confusing at times, and that the pacing dragged in the middle.
The main character is white. Other girls are white, Black, or Latinx
Jessica Nelson Librarian CTHS
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