Sync BY Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins' latest young adult novel in verse explores the heartbreaking journey of seventeen-year-old twins Storm and Lake, who have endured the foster care system's brutalities for five years. Torn apart by their mother's rejection and often placed in different homes, the twins have relied on each other to survive. However, when Storm is separated from Lake once again, he feels the weight of his promise to protect her slipping away. After a brief stint of hope with a kind foster dad and a trustworthy girlfriend, Jaidyn, Storm's world shatters when he retaliates against Jaidyn's assaulter, landing him back in juvie. Meanwhile, Lake finds solace in her relationship with Parker, a fellow foster with her own emotional scars. Their bond leads them to flee their strict foster home, leaving them vulnerable and homeless. As they struggle to survive on the streets, Lake longs for Storm, wondering if he can still fulfill his promise. Told through unsent letters and dual perspectives, Hopkins delivers a raw, searing portrayal of two teens fighting to overcome the foster care system's relentless challenges and reunite. This novel captures the deep emotional wounds of separation and the unwavering hope for reunion, making it a powerful and unforgettable story of resilience and love.