The Legacies, Jessica Goodman
The Legacies, Jessica Goodman
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The Legacies

Author: Jessica Goodman

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky, Kristen Sieh, Phoebe Strole, Lisa Flanagan

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2023


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us comes a glitzy young adult thriller where smiles hold secrets, the truth is always shifting, and no one is safe from murder—even in New York City’s elite social circles.

“Our new favorite thriller.”—Cosmopolitan

“Thrilling and unputdownable. . . . will sear into your mind and leave a mark long after you’ve turned the last page.”—Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep

Scoring an invitation to the Legacy Club in New York City is more than an honor. It gives lifetime access to power and wealth beyond any prep school doors, guaranteed security as Club members always look out for their own. That is, after making it through a rigorous week of events and the extravagant gala, the Legacy Ball.

It’s not surprising when Excelsior Prep seniors Bernie Kaplan, Isobel Rothcroft, and Skyler Hawkins are nominated as Legacies; their pedigrees have assured their membership since birth—even if they’re all keeping secrets that could destroy their reputations. But scholarship kid from Queens Tori Tasso? She’s never fit in this world of designer bags, penthouse apartments, and million-dollar donations. So what did she do to secure her place?

The Legacy Ball is supposed to be the best night of these seniors’ lives, an evening of haute couture, endless champagne, and plenty of hushed gossip.

Everyone expects a night of luxury and excess. No one expects their secrets to come out. Or for someone to die trying to keep them hidden.

About The Author

Jessica Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of They’ll Never Catch Us, They Wish They Were Us, and The Counselors. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Her work has also been published in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, The Cut, and Glamour.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 20, 2025

"Legacies" is a mysterious teen drama with vibes reminiscent of "Gossip Girl" meets "Pretty Little Liars," rather than a thriller. However, there are many intriguing mysteries perfectly blended into the main whodunit and who died theme, including big secrets that the characters are hiding from each......more

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on July 28, 2023

3.5/5⭐️ I have been all about the thrills this summer and really enjoyed this fun new YA thriller that’s so reminiscent of Gossip Girl meets Pretty Little Liars, both of which I loved. I always enjoy a peek into the world of the elite, debutant balls and all, and found myself as curious about this c......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on October 05, 2023

Thank you PRHAudio for the complimentary audiobook! Thank you Penguin Teen for the gifted copy to read and review. This book and audiobook was a good story. There were suspense and mysteries. The story was told through a timeline, before the Legacy Ball and after the Legacy Ball with a few point of v......more

Goodreads review by Mallory on July 17, 2023

I was excited when I received a copy of this book because I love a good thriller set in a private school setting. I will admit it took me a little bit to get into the story, I think in large part because none of the characters were particularly likable, but I felt like they fit in the world created......more

Gossip Girl but with murder? The Legacies is a YA thriller set among elite high school students in New York City in the process of joining the exclusive Legacy Club. The night of the annual ball, someone is dead and we go back to uncover who, why, and the web of backstabbing and secrets that link the......more


Quotes

"Our new favorite thriller."—Cosmopolitan

"A skillfully executed thriller with a decadent setting that fans of the genre will adore."—Kirkus Reviews

"Sharp and snappy dialogue; a fleshed-out, intersectionally diverse cast; and thought-provoking interrogations of classism elevate this adrenaline-packed read."—Publishers Weekly

"Thrilling and unputdownable. These dimensional, expertly crafted characters will sear into your mind and leave a mark long after you’ve turned the last page. This is Jessica Goodman’s best work yet."—Diana Urban, author of Lying in the Deep