Sixteen-year
old Brianna had everything she wanted: money to ski all over the world,
underlings to do her bidding, and parents who gave her every freedom—as
long as she played by their rules. But when she’s busted shoplifting
and assigned to the Chain Gang, she ditches her shallow ways and
realizes being herself is easier than manipulating people.
Forced
to partner with kids she’d never dream of befriending, including
Xavier, a boy who makes her pulse go into hyperdrive, Brianna vows to be
a better person. Breaking Old Brianna’s habits isn’t easy, but her
infatuation with Xavier—someone her parents would never approve
of—motivates her to keep trying.
Even when he convinces her to trade her swanky skis for a beat-up snowboard.
Brianna
lets go of her need to control everything and finally starts to feel
free—until her past threatens to jeopardize her first real chance at
love. She discovers balancing on the edge is as challenging in life as
it is in snowboarding, and when a new friend is in trouble, Brianna must
decide between the superficial things that used to be her world and
putting her friend’s safety before herself.
My Review: 5 STARS
I picked this up having read the first two books and fallen in love with Hooyenga’s style of writing and telling a story with hard hitting topics wrapped up with relatable and engaging characters. I was a little wary about it focusing on Brianna since she’d been such a big bully in the first book, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with her as she grew and changed and became the person she wanted to be. I adored Xavier and the conflict was beautifully crafted and allowed you to sink into the pages and fall in love with the story. A series for all those who love sweet romance that doesn’t shy away from serious topics. Very much recommended!
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