Kate Quinn has felt nearly lifeless since her mother died. Just as she finishes up her junior year of high school, preparing to face more time of grief, her father shows up. With no idea who he was previously, she is shocked to discover that the man who helped cause her birth is the same man running for president. As she adjusts to living with a family she doesn't know, she is faced with both political and emotional challenges that she never expected.
Taking off with a supremely well done introduction, THE WRONG SIDE OF RIGHT tells a story of surprise families, heartbreak, and dashes of adventure. Jenn Marie Thorne paints a thorough picture of contemporary realism, full of nuances that reflect the variety of brilliantly nontraditional families and dialogue that stays grounded even in the dramatic circumstances.
Kate herself forms an ideal balance of a grieving young adult, a kindhearted person, and someone who has yet to uncover her full voice. Her journey in learning how to say what she thinks in a room full of politics and manipulation is beautiful, though occasionally the pace drags a tad in places. Supplementing her heartwarming, naturally awkward, and even tearful scenes with her new family, particularly with her new stepmother, Meg, is the perfect amount of romance with a charming and off limits young man. Carefully never overpowering the heart of the story, Andy and Kate are the ideal book couple: sweet, cheeky, and youthful.
Fans of Meg Cabot's All American Girl will welcome this political and complex novel Jenn Marie Thorne crafts. THE WRONG SIDE OF RIGHT brings laughter, tears of anger at injustice, soft smiles, and important discussions of growing families trying to make room for everyone and everything.
Fans of Sarah Dessen and Huntley Fitzpatrick will enjoy
this smart debut young adult novel, equal parts My Life
Next Door and The Princess Diariesβplus a dash of Aaron
Sorkin
Kate Quinnβs mom died last year, leaving Kate parentless
and reeling. So when the unexpected shows up in her living
room, Kate must confront another reality she never thought
possibleβor thought of at all. Kate does have a father.
Heβs a powerful politician. And heβs running for U.S.
President. Suddenly, Kateβs moving in with a family she
never knew she had, joining a campaign in support of a man
she hardly knows, and falling for a rebellious boy who may
not have the purest motives. This is Kateβs new life. But
who is Kate? When what she truly believes flies in the
face of the campaignβs talking points, she must decide.
Does she turn to the family she barely knows, the boy she
knows but doesnβt necessarily trust, or face a third, even
scarier option?
Set against a backdrop of politics, family, and first
love, this is a story of personal responsibility,
complicated romance, and trying to discover who you are
even as everyone tells you who you should be.
Kate QuinnΓ’β¬β’s mom died last year, leaving Kate parentless
and reeling. So when the unexpected shows up in her living
room, Kate must confront another reality she never thought
possibleΓ’β¬βor thought of at all. Kate does have a father.
HeΓ’β¬β’s a powerful politician. And heΓ’β¬β’s running for U.S.
President. Suddenly, KateΓ’β¬β’s moving in with a family she
never knew she had, joining a campaign in support of a man
she hardly knows, and falling for a rebellious boy who may
not have the purest motives. This is KateΓ’β¬β’s new life.
But who is Kate? When what she truly believes flies in the
face of the campaignΓ’β¬β’s talking points, she must decide.
Does she turn to the family she barely knows, the boy she
knows but doesnΓ’β¬β’t necessarily trust, or face a third,
even scarier option?
Set against a backdrop of politics, family, and first
love, this is a story of personal responsibility,
complicated romance, and trying to discover who you are
even as everyone tells you who you should be.
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