Meredith Tate Bücher

Online mag ich dich lieber Stella Greene und Wesley Clarke können sich nicht ausstehen. Nicht nur, dass sie erbitterte Rivalen sind, wenn es darum geht, die besten Noten einzufahren, auch bei abfälligen Bemerkungen und dreckigen Tricks stehen sich die beiden in nichts nach. Und um Stufenbester zu werden und das damit verbundene Stipendium einzusacken, sind ihnen alle Mittel recht. Was Stella und Wes jedoch nicht ahnen: Sie haben mehr gemeinsam als sie denken. Beide sind Fans einer beliebten TV-Serie und beginnen, anonym miteinander zu chatten – ohne zu wissen, wer auf der anderen Seite ist. Während sich die beiden online immer näher kommen und auch im echten Leben ein Schulprojekt Stella und Wes dazu zwingt, mehr Zeit miteinander zu verbringen, müssen beide erkennen, dass sie einander besser verstehen als irgendjemand sonst …

If I Stay meets One of Us is Lying in this gripping contemporary thriller.

Can two IRL enemies find their happily ever after online? Stella Greene and Wesley Clarke are Gene Connolly Memorial High School's biggest rivals. While the two have been battling it out for top student, it's a race to the bottom when it comes to snide comments and pulling the dirtiest prank. For years, Stella and Wes have been the villain in each other's story, and now it's all-out war. And there is no bigger battle than the one for valedictorian, and more specifically, the coveted valedictorian scholarship. But Stella and Wes have more in common than they think. Both are huge fans of Warship Seven, a popular sci-fi TV drama with a dedicated online following, and the two start chatting under aliases--without a clue that their rival is just beyond the screen. They realize that they're both attending SciCon this year, so they plan to dress in their best cosplay and finally meet IRL. While tensions at school are rising and SciCon inches closer and closer, the enemy lines between Stella and Wes blur when a class project shows them they might understand one another better than anyone else--and not just in cosplay. From the author of The Last Confession of Autumn Casterly comes a heartfelt story about rivalry, friendships, and defying preconceived notions--even the ones about yourself.

In a race against time, Zadie faces a treacherous labyrinth filled with illusions to rescue her kidnapped best friend and crush. The key to her survival lies in an uneasy alliance with a dangerous boy who holds the knowledge of the safe path, yet poses a significant threat. As they navigate the deadly challenges together, trust becomes a fragile and essential element in their quest for freedom.

Exploring the significance of familial bonds, the narrative emphasizes that love defines our relationships and maintains societal order. It argues that true love is exclusive to family and a future partner, warning against confusing these connections with friendships or other relationships. The book encourages readers to recognize and prioritize their closest ties, asserting that understanding these dynamics is crucial for a fulfilling life.