Briarcliff Prep
Briarcliff Prep by Brianna Peppins, published by Disney Publishing Worldwide in 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in a luxurious boarding school inspired by the author’s alma mater, this story follows fourteen-year-old Avielle “Avi” LeBeau as she navigates her new life at Briarcliff Prep, a Historically Black Boarding School. As Avi adjusts to her new environment, she faces challenges that test her relationships, particularly with her older sister Belle, who is deeply involved in the campus social scene.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the pressures of adolescence. As Avi encounters new friends and potential romantic interests, she also grapples with her concerns about Belle’s boyfriend, Logan. The story addresses significant social themes, including the realities of teen dating violence, while celebrating Black joy and resilience. With 400 pages of engaging content, Briarcliff Prep offers a thoughtful exploration of the bonds that shape us and the choices that define our paths.
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Set at a luxe, aspirational boarding school inspired by the author’s beloved alma mater Spelman College, this debut is a captivating celebration of the friends we choose, the family we protect, and the love we owe ourselves.
It’s fourteen-year-old Avielle “Avi” LeBeau’s turn to do what everyone in her family has done: leave home to attend Briarcliff Prep–a Historically Black Boarding School (HBBS). And as scared as she is to say goodbye to her parents and move to Georgia, she knows her fearless big sister Belle will be there to show her the ropes.
Before long, Avi settles into life at Briarcliff. New friends (and foes), challenging classes (at times too challenging), and maybe a cute tutor-turned-something-more (if her brothers don’t get in the way). Meanwhile, Belle does what she always does: she runs the campus’s social scene, especially now that she’s dating Logan, the pride and joy of Briarcliff’s sibling school Preston Academy.
But something about Logan doesn’t sit well with Avi, no matter how many times Belle reassures her Logan is a good guy. And when Avi stumbles across the truth, her relationship with Belle is put to the test. If Avi reveals what she knows, their sisterhood might never recover. But if she doesn’t, she might lose Belle forever.
Debut author Brianna Peppins deftly balances a celebration of sisterhood, self-discovery, and Black joy with an empathetic exploration of teen dating violence in this novel that is, at its heart, a love letter to Black girls.
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