--- product_id: 319875195 title: "The Summer of Broken Rules: A Young Adult Heartfelt Summer Romance" price: "11158CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/319875195-the-summer-of-broken-rules-a-young-adult-heartfelt-summer store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Summer of Broken Rules: A Young Adult Heartfelt Summer Romance **Price:** 11158CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Summer of Broken Rules: A Young Adult Heartfelt Summer Romance - **How much does it cost?** 11158CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/319875195-the-summer-of-broken-rules-a-young-adult-heartfelt-summer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift! *NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride. Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game … and her heart. When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again. The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy. But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart. "The feel-good summer read of my dreams !"―Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer "Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels ."―Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer "This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance ."―Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer "If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust me― you do NOT want to miss this book ."―Jessica, Goodreads Reviewer Review: Brilliantly written: clever dialog, new romance, family, and summer adventures! - ‘The Summer of Broken Rules’ has so much to offer, I hope this review can do it justice. It is brilliantly written with witty banter, clever dialog, a fully fleshed-out whirlwind new romance, and so much more. Author K. L. Walther creates the perfect storm in which Meredith and Wit become tangled up in each other’s lives and it’s so easy to root for them as they fall for each other. Walther expertly entwines the detailed threads of young love, self-discovery, large family gatherings, and a wide-spread game of Assassin, with all the best parts of a summer vacation. I love being inside Meredith’s head – love her narrating through memories of prior summers, the loving moments between sisters including snarky moments, her feelings towards her family, friends, and her crush on Wit. This book is also a wonderful illustration of how loved ones who’ve passed away too soon are “always with us.” There are numerous ways in which Meredith feels her sister Claire’s presence, both on her own and with the help of family and friends pointing it out to her. This is a truly lovely way to share the story of a main character who is still reeling from losing her sister, but is starting to find her way back to joy – with the memory of her sister by her side helping her find happiness, rather than despite her recent loss. This book handles grief over a loved one spectacularly well without taking anything away from the light-hearted, comedic, or romantic aspects of this book. Meredith’s older sister, Claire, had passed away approximately a year and a half before this story begins, and so while we don’t see Meredith and her family process fresh, brand-new grief, we do follow how they’re doing after some aspects of life have gone “back to normal.” Grief does not go away overnight, and this book handles that beautifully. Claire is in Meredith’s every memory of the island they’ve spent all their summer vacations on. Claire is in her thoughts in every chapter of this book, and is discussed between characters many times throughout. Meredith discovers that Claire is, indeed, still with her in most things she does on the island. Claire was the reigning champion of the family’s massive summer game of Assassin played each year. This year’s game is dedicated to Claire and will be played to honor her memory during a busy week of festivities leading up to a cousin’s wedding. By strategizing and taking a more active role than usual, Meredith finds greater enjoyment in the game and feels closer to her sister. ‘The Summer of Broken Rules’ brought back wonderful memories of summer moments, and can do the same for you! We follow Meredith through many scenes on hikes, at the beach, a pond, a nearby town, driving over sand in Jeep-type vehicles – there’s a scene for every reader to connect with and fondly remember our own joys under the sun. While the scenery is a wonderful jog down memory lane, the fully fleshed-out characters and plotline are even more amazing. The attention paid to the little details, such as side characters with their own goals and relationships, help bring the summer atmosphere to life. #NetGalley - I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. Then I gladly purchased and re-read it because it is truly *that* amazing. Review: Hey Stephen by Taylor swift. - Cute fast paced young adult love story which features the strength and complexity of family, explores themes of self discovery, vulnerability and risk as well as grief, loss and the journey to healing before finding autonomy and new beginnings. This book feels like the song: Rhythm of Love by Plain White T’s ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,028 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Girls' & Women's Issues (Books) #2 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books) #4 in Teen & Young Adult Family Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 39,428 Reviews | ## Images ![The Summer of Broken Rules: A Young Adult Heartfelt Summer Romance - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710OpgrPTXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliantly written: clever dialog, new romance, family, and summer adventures! *by D***J on May 6, 2021* ‘The Summer of Broken Rules’ has so much to offer, I hope this review can do it justice. It is brilliantly written with witty banter, clever dialog, a fully fleshed-out whirlwind new romance, and so much more. Author K. L. Walther creates the perfect storm in which Meredith and Wit become tangled up in each other’s lives and it’s so easy to root for them as they fall for each other. Walther expertly entwines the detailed threads of young love, self-discovery, large family gatherings, and a wide-spread game of Assassin, with all the best parts of a summer vacation. I love being inside Meredith’s head – love her narrating through memories of prior summers, the loving moments between sisters including snarky moments, her feelings towards her family, friends, and her crush on Wit. This book is also a wonderful illustration of how loved ones who’ve passed away too soon are “always with us.” There are numerous ways in which Meredith feels her sister Claire’s presence, both on her own and with the help of family and friends pointing it out to her. This is a truly lovely way to share the story of a main character who is still reeling from losing her sister, but is starting to find her way back to joy – with the memory of her sister by her side helping her find happiness, rather than despite her recent loss. This book handles grief over a loved one spectacularly well without taking anything away from the light-hearted, comedic, or romantic aspects of this book. Meredith’s older sister, Claire, had passed away approximately a year and a half before this story begins, and so while we don’t see Meredith and her family process fresh, brand-new grief, we do follow how they’re doing after some aspects of life have gone “back to normal.” Grief does not go away overnight, and this book handles that beautifully. Claire is in Meredith’s every memory of the island they’ve spent all their summer vacations on. Claire is in her thoughts in every chapter of this book, and is discussed between characters many times throughout. Meredith discovers that Claire is, indeed, still with her in most things she does on the island. Claire was the reigning champion of the family’s massive summer game of Assassin played each year. This year’s game is dedicated to Claire and will be played to honor her memory during a busy week of festivities leading up to a cousin’s wedding. By strategizing and taking a more active role than usual, Meredith finds greater enjoyment in the game and feels closer to her sister. ‘The Summer of Broken Rules’ brought back wonderful memories of summer moments, and can do the same for you! We follow Meredith through many scenes on hikes, at the beach, a pond, a nearby town, driving over sand in Jeep-type vehicles – there’s a scene for every reader to connect with and fondly remember our own joys under the sun. While the scenery is a wonderful jog down memory lane, the fully fleshed-out characters and plotline are even more amazing. The attention paid to the little details, such as side characters with their own goals and relationships, help bring the summer atmosphere to life. #NetGalley - I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. Then I gladly purchased and re-read it because it is truly *that* amazing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hey Stephen by Taylor swift. *by C***D on June 28, 2026* Cute fast paced young adult love story which features the strength and complexity of family, explores themes of self discovery, vulnerability and risk as well as grief, loss and the journey to healing before finding autonomy and new beginnings. This book feels like the song: Rhythm of Love by Plain White T’s ### ⭐⭐⭐ hits home *by M***D on June 15, 2026* This book hit home for me with the game aspect because I grew up on assassin. It was so much fun and we got so in depth and competitive, so reading about it was a lot of fun and very nostalgic. Overall, I think the book was super cute and the characters were all great, but I was not chomping at the bit to finish this book. It was something I could put down and not think about until I was like “oh I haven’t read for a few hours”. Then there was the ending. I’m sorry but if I could rate the ending alone I would give it 1⭐️. That was bad. The epilogue was truly so terrible and poorly written. Usually an epilogue always leave me wanting more, but this made me wish I hadn’t read it and just kept guessing what happened in the future. The bones are there but it literally felt like they took a first draft and put it into a final book. Anyway, still worth reading though! Oh and can someone tell me where the title comes from? It doesn’t make any sense and that’s a huge pet peeve for me. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Summer of Broken Rules: A Happily Ever After Beach Read - Every Summer After - One Golden Summer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/319875195-the-summer-of-broken-rules-a-young-adult-heartfelt-summer](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/319875195-the-summer-of-broken-rules-a-young-adult-heartfelt-summer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*