The Favorites is Rosemary Hennigan’s latest work. This was a very good read that kept me interested until the very end.

Jessie has an ulterior motive when she moves to Franklin and fights to get into the Law and Literature class. She has a plan and she's dedicated to seeing it through, even at the expense of making friends. I have to admit that the end of this wasn't nearly as exciting or shocking as I'd hoped it would be. The writing was enjoyable and I was sucked into this world of law students and fighting to become "The Favorite". Overall, this is a mild, but enjoyable thriller.

Jess Mooney has worked incredibly hard to secure her place in the highly competitive Law and Literature course at Franklin University. She has journeyed all the way from her home country of Ireland to Philadelphia with the hopes to study under the renowned law professor Jay Crane. For Jess, it's not just about a specialized Masters in Law, she has a clear and specific plan.

Hennigan skillfully creates tension, as we learn that Jess has Professor Crane in her crosshairs and has a plan larger than completing a degree. While Jessica slowly weaves a web of deceit to envelop Crane, Hennigan enhances the narrative with engaging classroom discussions that illustrate, rather than merely tell, her points on justice and power. Perfectly plotted and terrifyingly relevant, The Favorites is a novel to grab now!

If you enjoy dark academia and thrillers with a nuanced ribbon of intrigue, set against the backdrop of the 2016 election and the dawn of the #MeToo movement, The Favorites will keep you thinking long after the final page is turned.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley!
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I actually read this when it released earlier, and I usually don’t leave negative reviews. But I thought this book was HIGHLY problematic. The way the FMC literally lies about r@pe in the end bothered me because I’m a survivor myself, and I think the lying is why real victims feel like they can’t come forward. I did not like or agree with this book at all. This is my first ever one star.