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    The Legacies

    The Legacies by Jessica Goodman My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Gist The Legacies by Jessica Goodman drops readers into the glossy, high-stakes world of an elite boarding school, where secrets lurk beneath the polished surface. With a tragic death at its core and a tangled web of loyalties and lies, the story aims to keep you guessing. And while the premise promises a gripping ride, the execution doesn’t always deliver. The Details What Works The central mystery is compelling enough to keep pages turning. Goodman’s ability to build tension shines in key scenes, especially as secrets start to unravel. The setting—the kind of school where legacies mean everything—adds…