The Favorites

by Rosemary Hennigan

Overview

A woman plots revenge against the popular professor who wronged her sister in this provocative novel about the nature of obsession and the ways that love, desire, and anger reveal the best, and worst, of usIt was her story first, before I made it mine...From the moment she discovered her sister's secret relationship with charismatic professor Jay Crane, Jessie Mooney has been convinced that he's to blame for the events leading to her death. Haunted by their last email exchange--You know what you did--she enrolls in graduate school and competes her way into Crane's famous "Law and Literature" class, setting into motion a plan to get close to him so she can take him down.But when she finally earns his trust and the coveted position as one of his "favorites," the truth becomes darkly twisted. Is it justice Jessie craves, or revenge? And what does she stand to lose if she gets her way?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798212721226
Publisher:	Harlequin Audio
Publication date:	11/14/2023
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rosemary Hennigan studied law at Trinity College Dublin and practiced as a solicitor for a number of years before completing a master's in law at the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in advocacy for a number of human rights focused NGOs and lives in Dublin with her husband and a lot of books. Find her on X (Twitter) @rosemary_henn and on Instagram @rosiehennigan.

Editorial Reviews

With an evocative academic atmosphere, subtle exploration of hierarchies, and brilliant foreshadowing, The Favorites is a truly propulsive read.”

bestselling author of The Things We Do to Our Frie Heather Darwent

A standout dark academia thriller, with shades of Donna Tartt’s modern classic The Secret History and Emerald Fennell’s revenge fantasy film Promising Young Woman... Thanks to Hennigan’s strong voice and full embrace of the bumpy, twisty nature of retribution and revenge, The Favorites positively sings.”
—BookPage

“The Favorites is dark academia at its best. A tale of revenge gone wrong, toxic relationships, power imbalances. I absolutely devoured it.”
—Disha Bose, author of Dirty Laundry, A GMA Book Club Pick

“[R]iveting… Hennigan’s law degree is evident in her eloquent depictions of classroom discussions and her thoughtful meditations on justice. Readers will devour this satisfying tale.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A riveting, surprising thriller that contains much more at its heart, The Favorites is a ferocious commentary on the nature of justice, and the gulf between what is right and what is legal. Gripping, emotional, and at times profound, I raced through this in an evening.”
—Kate Collins, author of A House for Good Children

“With an evocative academic atmosphere, subtle exploration of hierarchies, and brilliant foreshadowing, The Favorites is a truly propulsive read.”
—Heather Darwent, bestselling author of The Things We Do to Our Friends

“[A]n engaging thriller that entertains while it explores toxic relationships and abuse of power in a prestigious academic setting.” —Booklist

“A thematically intriguing novel.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Brilliantly weaves an enraging and all too familiar narrative that spotlights the systemic disregard of women.”
—Shondaland, Best Books of November

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