One Sentence Summary:
A dramatic story of forbidden love between a high school student and her teacher and the consequences of their relationship.
Book Genre:
Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Main Topic of the Book:
The book primarily focuses on the challenges and consequences of a taboo relationship between a high school student and her teacher, including family dynamics, social scrutiny, and legal consequences.
Key Ideas:
* The consequences of pursuing a forbidden love
* Exploring the grey areas of morality and societal norms
* Examining the power dynamics in a teacher-student relationship
* The impact of family and societal expectations on individual choices
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary:
* Introduction: The story introduces the protagonist, Mia, and her family as they move to a new town for her senior year of high school.
* Rising Action: Mia catches the eye of her new English teacher, Mr. West, and they start a secretive and forbidden relationship against societal expectations. As their relationship deepens, they face challenges from their families, friends, and the law.
* Climax: Mia and Mr. West’s relationship is discovered, and they must face the consequences of their actions.
* Falling Action: Mia struggles to cope with the aftermath of her relationship being exposed, including strained relationships with her family and a difficult legal battle.
* Resolution: Mia graduates from high school and moves on with her life, but her experience with Mr. West continues to impact her and their relationship is far from over.
Key Takeaways:
* Love has the power to blur the lines between right and wrong.
* Forbidden relationships come with steep consequences.
* The importance of setting boundaries and respecting power dynamics in relationships.
Author’s Background and Qualifications:
Ana Huang is a Chinese author who writes young adult fiction. She grew up in Guangzhou, China, and moved to the United States for college. Apart from being an author, she is also a screenwriter and filmmaker. Ana’s writing often delves into the complexities of relationships and explores cultural dynamics.
Target Audience:
The book is targeted towards young adults and is suitable for readers aged 15 and above. It will appeal to readers who enjoy stories of forbidden romance, coming-of-age, and social commentary.
Publisher and First Publication Date:
The book was originally self-published by the author on April 15, 2017, and later acquired by Entangled Publishing, LLC. It was re-published by Entangled Teen on November 10, 2020.