"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?"
