
Based on the popular mobile game, 'Surviving High School' follows Emily Kessler as she begins her freshman year. Emily is a dedicated competitive swimmer, striving to live up to her older sister's legacy while maintaining high grades. However, the social landscape of high school proves more challenging than any swim meet, introducing her to a mean girl rival, Dominique, and a distracting crush, Ben Kale. As the pressure mounts, Emily starts to question her rigid life path, exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the importance of balance. The novel subtly addresses issues of bullying and peer pressure, making it a relatable read for teenagers navigating similar experiences.
What's the secret to surviving your freshman year of high school? Emily Kessler thinks she has it all figured out. She eats, sleeps and trains for competitive swimming. All she has to do is keep her grades high and swim times short -- short enough to live up to her sister Sara's. But walking the crowded maze of unfamiliar high school hallways is like diving headfirst into shark-infested waters. Shark #1: Dominique, her biggest competition on the swim team and all-around mean girl. Shark #2: The adorable and popular Ben Kale... Emily can't resist his smile no matter how hard she tries. When the pressure builds to the point where Emily isn't sure she can stay afloat, she begins to question the strict path her life has always followed. Maybe there is more to life than studying and swimming. Maybe the secret to surviving high school is just to have a little fun. The hit mobile game Surviving High School comes to life in an original novel about perfection, failure, and following your dreams.