"A standout dark academia thriller, with shades of Donna Tartt's modern classic The Secret History and Emerald Fennell's revenge fantasy film Promising Young Woman. Thanks to Hennigan's strong voice and full embrace of the bumpy, twisty nature of retribution and revenge, The Favorites positively sings." --BookPage "The Favorites is dark academia at its best. A tale of revenge gone wrong, toxic relationships, power imbalances. I absolutely devoured it." --Disha Bose, author of Dirty Laundry, A GMA Book Club Pick "[R]iveting. Hennigan's law degree is evident in her eloquent depictions of classroom discussions and her thoughtful meditations on justice. Readers will devour this satisfying tale.

" --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A riveting, surprising thriller that contains much more at its heart, The Favorites is a ferocious commentary on the nature of justice, and the gulf between what is right and what is legal. Gripping, emotional, and at times profound, I raced through this in an evening." --Kate Collins, author of A House for Good Children "With an evocative academic atmosphere, subtle exploration of hierarchies, and brilliant foreshadowing, The Favorites is a truly propulsive read." --Heather Darwent, bestselling author of The Things We Do to Our Friends "[A]n engaging thriller that entertains while it explores toxic relationships and abuse of power in a prestigious academic setting." --Booklist "A thematically intriguing novel." --Kirkus Reviews "Brilliantly weaves an enraging and all too familiar narrative that spotlights the systemic disregard of women." --Shondaland, Best Books of November.