Break to You

In this poignant novel by bestselling authors Neal Shusterman, Debra Young, and Michelle Knowlden, two teens, Adriana and Jon, navigate the harsh realities of life in a gender-divided juvenile detention center. Adriana seeks to endure her remaining months while documenting her innermost thoughts in her journal, only to discover that someone has read her entries and responded. This sparks a clandestine correspondence that transcends the walls of their confinement, bringing the two closer together through shared vulnerabilities and heartfelt poetry, all while challenging the constraints of their circumstances. Their story unfolds as a testament to the resilience of love amidst adversity and a compelling exploration of the juvenile justice system.