The Academy

Elin Hilderbrand
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
YA
Published in 2025

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Book Brief

Elin Hilderbrand

The Academy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Coming of Age
Setting

Nantucket • 2010s

Theme
Mental Health

•

Childhood & Youth

•

Coming of Age
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

152,121 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand is praised for its engaging storytelling and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the novel's captivating setting and intricate dynamics. However, some critique it for predictable plot twists and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it offers an enjoyable read with both charm and familiar narrative elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Academy?

A reader who enjoys The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand likely seeks engaging stories set in elite academic settings. Fans of coming-of-age tales with intricate social dynamics and vivid character development, akin to The Secret History by Donna Tartt and Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld, may find this book appealing.

3.7

152,121 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Character List

Charley is a new junior at Tiffin, characterized by her high academic achievement and unique 1980s-inspired wardrobe choices. As she navigates her new school environment, her interactions lead to increased connections with her peers.

Audre is Tiffin's head of school, known for her commitment to the institution and its prestige. She serves as a central administrative voice, often prioritizing the school's image over enforcing rules.

East is a popular junior at Tiffin, notable for his father's influence and his carefree, rebellious nature. Despite his aloof attitude, he is revealed to be intelligent and experiences personal growth through his relationships.

Simone is Tiffin's inexperienced new history teacher, whose past disciplinary issues create tension in her role. Her complex dynamics with students and other staff members reveal her struggles in the school environment.

Rhode is Tiffin's English teacher and a former novelist facing his own career challenges. He navigates the school's social landscape, often prioritizing personal interests over professional responsibilities.

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Coming of Age
Setting

Nantucket • 2010s

Theme
Mental Health

•

Childhood & Youth

•

Coming of Age
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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