Sync By Ellen Hopkins

In Ellen Hopkins' Synced, a powerful novel in verse, seventeen-year-old twins Storm and Lake are torn apart by the foster care system, struggling to find their way back to each other.

For five years, they've faced the worst of what life could throw at them, always in perfect sync. But when they're separated again, Storm, the older brother, is devastated. He promised to always protect Lake, but after a stint in juvie and a hopeful new placement, his world is shattered once more when his girlfriend, Jaidyn, is assaulted. Storm's retaliation lands him back in lockup, leaving him feeling more alone and out of sync than ever before.

Meanwhile, Lake finds solace in her relationship with Parker, another foster kid with her own scars. But when they run away from their strict foster family, Lake realizes the harsh reality of life on the streets. Without money, shelter, or ID, she wonders where Storm is and if he can still keep his promise to take care of her.

Told through unsent letters in dual perspectives, Synced is a heartbreaking and honest exploration of two teens navigating the brutal foster care system, desperate to reunite and find a way out together. Hopkins delivers a searing, unforgettable account of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between siblings fighting against the odds.