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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) .