The Book of Broken Hearts

Young Jude is the last of her sisters still living at home. She spends the summer helping her father fix up his vintage motorcycle and even enlists the services of a handsome young mechanic. However, she quickly realizes that the mechanic%E2%80%94with whom she becomes infatuated%E2%80%94is a Vargas brother: someone she promised her sisters she would never date. Smoothly narrated by the youthful-sounding Zilah Mendoza, the novel%E2%80%99s inherent charm shines through. Mendoza%E2%80%99s rendition of Jude is similar to her narration, but her ability to breathe life into the character in a simple yet realistic manner truly makes this audio edition great. Mendoza%E2%80%99s voice is naturally likeable and friendly, just like Jude. Ages 14%E2%80%93up. A Simon Pulse hardcover. (May)