Briarcliff Prep

Set at an aspirational Black boarding school inspired by Spelman College, this debut novel follows fourteen-year-old Avi as she navigates new friendships, academic challenges, and complex family dynamics. With her sister Belle thriving on campus social life, Avi uncovers unsettling truths about her sister’s close friend, testing their relationship and her own understanding of loyalty. Balancing themes of sisterhood, self-discovery, and Black joy, the story explores powerful issues faced by Black teens.