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K. L. Walther
K. L. Walther writes popular young adult novels, including The Summer of Broken Rules. Her stories are known for their charming summer settings and sweet romance.
The Summer of Broken Rules
Synopsis
Meredith Fox is back on Martha's Vineyard for her cousin's wedding, a place filled with memories of her late sister. To honor her sister's memory, Meredith decides to participate in the family's annual game of assassin, where she finds herself in an unexpected alliance with the cute best man. As the summer progresses, Meredith navigates grief, family expectations, and a blossoming new romance.
Genres
Characters
Meredith FoxProtagonist
Recently graduated teen who returns to her family's Martha's Vineyard tradition for the first time since her sister Claire's death, competing in the family's Assassin game while navigating grief and a new romance.
Stephen WitrySupporting
Nicknamed "Wit" — a groomsman at the wedding who becomes Meredith's ally and love interest during the family's Assassin game.
Claire FoxSupporting
Meredith's older sister, who died eighteen months before the events of the book; her memory and the family's grief drive Meredith's arc.
Frequently asked questions
Does this book belong to a series?
This is a standalone novel, though the author has written other books that exist within the same fictional universe and feature cameo appearances by characters from this story.
Is the family game of assassin based on real traditions?
The author drew inspiration for the close-knit family dynamics and traditions from her own large, supportive extended family.