The Chandler Legacies
Book Feature - The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian
HBL Note: I first connected with Abdi Nazemian when he was promoting his novel, The Authentics. You may have even won a free copy or met him when he made a guest appearance at our virtual book club. It was one of the first big giveaways I offered on this blog. Anyway, all of that was back in 2017, if you can imagine! Since then, Abdi has also published Like a Love Story. I am honored to be featuring his books once again with his latest novel, THE CHANDLER LEGACIES, about a writing group at an elite boarding school. This cast of unlikely friends sheds light on this world of privilege. Scroll down to read more about THE CHANDLER LEGACIES by Abdi Nazemian.
From the publisher:
Beth Kramer is a “townie” who returns to her sophomore year after having endured a year of tension with her roommate, Sarah.
But Sarah Brunson knows there’s more to that story.
Amanda Priya “Spence” Spencer is the privileged daughter of NYC elites, who is reeling from the realization that her family name shielded her from the same fate as Sarah.
Ramin Golafshar arrives at Chandler as a transfer student to escape the dangers of being gay in Iran, only to suffer brutal hazing under the guise of tradition in the boys’ dorms.
And Freddy Bello is the senior who’s no longer sure of his future but knows he has to stand up to his friends after what happened to Ramin.
At Chandler, the elite boarding school, these five teens are brought together in the Circle, a coveted writing group where life-changing friendships are born—and secrets are revealed. Their professor tells them to write their truths. But is the truth enough to change the long-standing culture of abuse at Chandler? And can their friendship survive the fallout?