Book details
Fireworks
Description
Seventeen-year-old Lulu Li has her last summer before college all planned out. But her plans go awry when she learns that Kite Xu, her old next-door neighbour and childhood friend, will be returning home from South Korea. Lulu hasn't seen Kite since eighth grade, after he left the country to pursue a career in K-pop, eventually debuting in the boy group Karnival. When Karnival announces that Kite will be taking a break from K-pop activities for mysterious reasons, the opportunity to rekindle their friendship arises. Star-struck and nostalgic, Lulu tries to reconnect with Kite. As they continue to bond and reminisce over the past, Kite's sister, Connie, warns Lulu not to get too close to her brother. The harder Lulu tries to deny her feelings, the stronger they get. But how could a K-pop star ever fall for a nobody from home? And even if he did, is there any way for their relationship to end but badly? Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror paperback original titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it. Series Overview: UNDERLINED, Delacorte's original trade paper program, is comprised of a mix of horror, romance, and thrillers-fast-paced, entertaining reads with commercial covers and easy-to-relate to plots, with word counts of 55,000-60,000 words. UNDERLINED is an offshoot of RHCB's UNDERLINED community, which covers all things reading, writing, and YA. We will use the community to promote the books and brand all the books with the Underlined logo.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
298 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Fireworks' promises a captivating plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with twists and turns akin to the unexpected nature of a fireworks display.
- Vivid Imagery: Alice Lin's descriptive writing style brings the scenes to life, painting each moment with the brilliance and color of a fireworks show.
- Complex Characters: The book offers a deep dive into the lives of its characters, exploring their relationships and personal growth with the intensity and emotion of a grand finale.
- Thematic Depth: 'Fireworks' explores themes of passion, celebration, and the fleeting nature of beauty, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and the sparks of joy in their lives.