Author
Elle Kennedy
4 books here
The Legacy
Young adult · ages 17–18 · 820L
Smart examination of privilege and legacy admissions, but the romance subplot occasionally overwhelms the social critique; works best for readers already interested in class-aware contemporary YA.
The Score
Young adult · ages 16–18 · 820L
Smart college-romance novel that doesn't mistake smut for character work — Dean's emotional fumbling is as central as the sexual tension, and the friend group dynamic actually matters.
The Goal
Young adult · ages 16–18 · 850L
Fast-paced romance with a athlete protagonist; hockey-player banter is fun but character dynamics lean heavily on tropes, and the setup exists mainly to justify steam scenes.
Love Song
Middle grade · ages 9–12 · 780L
Genuinely moving coming-of-age about queer identity and first love without being preachy — Kennedy trusts her audience to feel the stakes.