The Summer of Broken Rules

This young adult novel follows Meredith Fox as she returns to Martha's Vineyard for the first summer since her sister's death. Amidst her cousin's wedding festivities, Meredith finds herself immersed in a traditional family game of Assassin, where her target is a charming groomsman. The story explores themes of grief, healing, first love, and self-discovery, perfect for readers navigating loss and new relationships. It's a heartwarming and poignant read about finding joy again after heartbreak, offering both emotional depth and lighthearted fun.

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Katie Cotugno, this is a story of loss, romance, and the time it takes to become who you really want to be. Meredith Fox has been going to Martha's Vineyard for the summer as long as she can remember. But this summer is the first one back since the death of Meredith's sister. It will all be overwhelming, but even more since since the entire extended family will be together for her cousin's big wedding. Unfortunately, Meredith's longtime boyfriend unexpectedly dumped her two weeks before the wedding, leaving her dateless. Luckily, she has the perfect distraction. Her family has a tradition of playing the ultimate game of Assassin every summer, and this year it will take place during the week of wedding festivities. But her target just happens to be a very cute groomsman. She's determined to not let herself get distracted, not let herself be lost in another doomed relationship. But as the week progresses, she can't help falling for him, which may cost her not only the game, but also her heart.