Sync By Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins’ new young adult novel in verse tells the harrowing tale of seventeen-year-old twins, Storm and Lake, who are separated by the foster care system. After enduring their mother’s rejection, the twins have spent five years in and out of various foster homes—sometimes together, sometimes apart. Storm, the older brother, feels a deep responsibility to protect Lake, but their separation and his own troubles, including a stint in juvenile detention, leave him feeling lost and isolated. His hope begins to return in a new foster home, where he finds kindness in his foster dad and trust in his girlfriend, Jaidyn. However, when Jaidyn is sexually assaulted by an ex-boyfriend, Storm’s retaliation lands him back in lockup, further separating him from Lake.

Meanwhile, Lake has found solace in a new relationship with Parker, a fellow foster teen with her own traumatic past. When their relationship is discovered by their strict foster parents, Parker convinces Lake to run away, leaving them homeless and vulnerable. Lake constantly wonders about Storm, feeling his absence more acutely as they struggle to survive on the streets.

Through dual perspectives told in unsent letters, this novel explores the raw emotions and brutal realities of teens trapped in the foster care system. Hopkins delivers a searing and unforgettable narrative of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bond between siblings, even as they fight to find their way back to each other amidst overwhelming odds. 📚❤️