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The Collective
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Ongoing, First published Apr 23, 2021
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A Pianist. A Dancer. A Politician. An Artist. A Doctor. At the world's most elite institution, you can be anything, but the price to be the best is steep. Follow the top five students at Acadia from childhood to their early twenties as they scheme, lie, and murder to fuel their ambition. How far would you go to be on top? 
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This book is very much like The Secret History by Donna Tartt so if you love that, you'll love this! It's dark academia, scandal, betrayal, death, and romance all wrapped into one. I hope you enjoy it :)
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Between Love & Lies

22 parts Ongoing Mature

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