The Leighton Divide

By Adrian Hale

Janelle "Jan" Amahle arrives at Leighton High believing talent and hard work will be enough to survive. She is wrong. At Leighton, power is everything. The school is divided between two elite groups: the Dreamers, the girls' basketball team, and the Tigers, the boys who control the halls, the parties, and the rules no one talks about. When Jan earns a spot on the Dreamers, she is pulled into a rivalry that goes far beyond sports. As Jan befriends Morgan Wendy-Lee, a quiet girl hiding behind popularity, she uncovers the truth behind the school's hierarchy: control, abuse, and silence enforced by fear. Crossing those lines makes Jan a target. Threats follow. Loyalties fracture. And when a single night spirals into violence, the consequences are permanent. The Leighton Divide is a young adult thriller about power, friendship, and the cost of standing up when the system is designed to protect the wrong people. Set in modern New York City, this novel explores how easily justice can be buried-and how dangerous it is to refuse to stay quiet. Perfect for readers who enjoy: High-stakes YA drama Sports-centered stories with real consequences Strong female leads Dark school hierarchies and social power struggles The Leighton Divide is the first novel in The Leighton Divide Series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMD651TG
• ISBN13: 9798247446484
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"