The Summer of Broken Rules: The Tiktok Sensation

by K L Walther

A romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift!

*NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*

This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride.

Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game … and her heart.

When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again.

The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.

But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart.

"The feel-good summer read of my dreams!"—Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer

"Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels."—Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer

"This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance."—Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer

"If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust me—you do NOT want to miss this book."—Jessica, Goodreads Reviewer

• ISBN10: 1728210291
• ISBN13: 9781728210292
• Publish Date: 4 June 2021
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[alindstadtcorbeax]

Star Rating: —> 5 Stars

Ahhh! You're telling me that there was a YA contemporary rom-com that actually lived up to my massive expectations/ absolute NEEDS?! WOOHOO!

If you're looking for something that has sugary sweet, with a sea salt caramel cupcake vibe, a la Emma Mills or Morgan Matson... look no further ! This may fill the craving that those authors form, because I swear there is a science that lies behind these types of super successful (IMO) rom-coms, but it also felt like it went one step further for me (which is saying A LOT), & felt so ultimately authentic & real, as well!

***drumroll please!!!***

THE SUMMER OF BROKEN RULES IS A WINNER, GUYS!

It truly FEELS like K.L. Walther bottled up summer, used a water gun to spritz/soak each page with it, and then finally let it dry onto the pages of her book!

I mean, is it REALLY too great a set of expectations for a YA rom-com to be/have (everything this book is):

– actually laugh out loud funny at all the right times
– smiles or happy tears most of the rest of the way
– emotional & relatable especially if there's been a traumatic event (there has been, in this book