The Summer of Broken Rules is an amazing novel about Meredith Fox. She and her family travel to their vineyard every year, except for when her sister Claire unexpectedly died and the family took a break from their yearly vacation. But when her aunt Sarah announces that she is going to get married at the vineyard the family comes back for the wedding Meredith develops a crush on one of the groomsmen while playing one of Claire's favorite games, assassin.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is a beloved classic of children's literature that blends science fiction, fantasy, and coming-of-age themes. The story follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin O'Keefe as they start an interdimensional journey to rescue Meg's father. Meg Murry is a 13-year-old girl struggling with self-esteem issues and missing her father, a scientist who disappeared while working on a secret government project. One stormy night, Meg, Charles, and Calvin meet Mrs.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is a historical fiction novel set in the final months of World War II, centered around the tragic sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a real-life maritime disaster that claimed over 9,000 lives. The story follows four young refugees—Joana, a Lithuanian nurse, Florian, a Prussian art restorer, Emilia, a Polish girl, and Alfred, a German soldier—each harboring their own secrets and traumas.
Percy Jackson has no memories of his life at Camp Half Blood, and only remembers the name, Annabeth. He steps foot into a different camp in California for Roman demigods. Hazel Levesque and Frank Zhang are Percy’s fellow legionnaires. Shortly before Percy came to this Roman camp, one of the leaders, Jason Grace had suddenly disappeared. Hazel, Frank and Percy must go on a quest to Alaska to free Thanatos, the god of death, and put a stop to Gaia’s plans. Many complications occur, and this new trio must work together to save the world.
Life after the Titan War has been peaceful so far until Percy Jackson suddenly goes missing from Camp Half Blood. Around the same time Percy disappears, three new demigods are found at the Grand Canyon and brought to Camp Half Blood. These three new demigods must work together to rescue Hera and find out where Percy is. Jason Grace has no memory of anything before the Grand Canyon. Piper McLean has a unique ability and has to save her father. Leo Valdez is a funny, hyper mechanic who has a dark past.
The Rest of the Story is a beautiful romance book about a girl named Emma Saylor. Emma lost her mom when she was just a little girl so she does not remember much about her but one summer she is sent to her mother’s family. During her time there she meets friends and relatives that she has not seen since she was a little girl and she also learns about her mother and her new family. On this journey, Emma learns many new things and also falls in love. This is a captivating story that kept me on my toes the whole time.
Amelia Unabridged is a captivating story about love and friendship. Amelia Griffin and her best friend are very close but after her best friend dies in a car accident Amelia is devastated, so when her favorite limited edition book is sent to her she thinks that it is a sign from her dead best friend. Amelia is determined to uncover the truth behind who sent her the book. On this journey, she falls in love and must choose between love or career. I loved this book because it kept me hooked the entire time.
Gracie Abrams recently dropped her sophomore album last Friday, titled The Secret of Us. The album contains 13 new tracks—her biggest and most expansive album yet. This album showcases Gracie’s growth as a singer and songwriter just over the past year. One of her tracks, titled us. features famous musician Taylor Swift as well.
Ariana Grande recently dropped her new album this March, titled Eternal Sunshine. Four years after the release of her last album, featuring 13 new original tracks, Grande dives deep into relationship rumors, as well as other relationships and events in her life. She talks about her healing journey, and her pathway to finding peace. Most of the lyrics are in reference to the drama and rumors surrounding her life online.
One Of Us Is Next is the sequel to the popular booktok book One Of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. A new mystery has popped up in the small town of Bayview, a game with dangerous consequences that is targeting students at Bayview High. The story follows the younger sister of Bronwyn–who was a main character in One of Us Is Lying– Maeve.
