I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the BRIARCLIFF PREP by Brianna Peppins Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Brianna Peppins
Pub. Date: November 15, 2022
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 400
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
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.
MY REVIEW
Briarcliff Prep tells the story of the LeBeau sisters. Avielle and Belle both attend the titular boarding school, which is a Historically Black school that emphasizes the importance of Black historical figures and voices. Like with many boarding schools in books, there is also a neighboring school for boys. The book presents Avi's first year and Belle's senior year.
It needs to be noted that this book, a decent ways in, deals predominantly with a relationship abuse plot. Readers should be sure to check trigger warnings ahead of time, factoring that in. It discussed the struggles of seeking help for loved ones in horrific situations while dealing with standard high school drama. This is a story of sisterhood and womanhood and Black womanhood - and it's a great book.
I really like that the book goes all in culturally with these girls. I love that it has an Afro Latina side character. I love that it has all the usual boarding school drama, while also being sure to present struggles that young women and especially young Black women can face daily in school. This #OwnVoices story is one that needs to be shared with young readers who will take a lot of it and see themselves in it. School and human relationships (friend, families, romantic) can all put heavy emotional weight on students while navigating personal and societal expectations. This book tackles all of that, but never feels preachy about it.
I give Briarcliff Prep a Lone Star rating of ✯✯✯✯. I definitely recommend this book and would love to see Avielle's journey continue in the future if possible. Brianna Peppins has crafted a beautiful story detailing the hardships of sisterhood and family responsibility without ever losing a youthful vibe and outlook within it. Excellent book for teens and for fans of YA school stories that aren't afraid to dive into some heavy topics.
About Brianna Peppins:
Brianna
Peppins is the author of young adult contemporary novels, including Briarcliff
Prep and As Long as We're Together. She was raised in PG County, Maryland and
graduated from Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology. When not writing,
Brianna takes special interest in spending time with her loved ones, social
justice issues and is a self-proclaimed movie aficionado.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of BRIARCLIFF PREP, US Only.
Ends December 6th, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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