Society of Lies

'Dark academia, secret societies, and murder - what's not to love?' asks Jessica Payne, while Courteney Cox praises it as 'a wild ride' and a 'must-read'. At the heart of this gripping narrative is the question, "How far would you go to belong?" Maya returns to Princeton for her college reunion, having graduated ten years prior. This visit is particularly poignant because she's also attending her younger sister Naomi's graduation. However, the joyous occasion takes a tragic turn when Maya learns that Naomi has died. Although the police label it an accident, Maya is convinced there's more to the story. As Maya delves into the months preceding her sister's death, she uncovers that Naomi concealed much from her. Despite Maya's earlier warnings, Naomi joined the Sterling Club, an elite society on campus that Maya was once part of. Maya suspects that Naomi might have been involved in a clandestine group within the club. Disturbingly, Naomi isn't the first to die under mysterious circumstances linked to this society, and now every breadcrumb in the investigation leads Maya back to her own past, stirring up a secret she's kept hidden for years. Julia Bartz describes it as 'a dark and haunting debut' that delves into the world of secret societies, the complexities of sisterhood, and the layers of privilege at an elite college setting. Laurie Elizabeth Flynn calls it 'your summer obsession' with its blend of a winding plot, potent social insights, elegant prose, and emotional depth. Meanwhile, Halley Sutton praises the novel as a 'thriller filled with secrets and collegiate scandals,' confessing her love for its twists and turns.