Zyla & Kai
Kristina Forest
Jun 2022 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Tashi Thomas
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An epic star-crossed young adult romance between a cynic and a serial monogamist that has everyone wondering not just will they or won’t they—but why can’t they?
“A smart, thoughtful take on a romance, ultimately imparting the value of self-reflection, positive communication, healthy coping skills, and forgiveness.”—BCCB, starred review
“Fans of Elise Bryant won’t want to miss this tale of first love gone awry.”—Booklist
While on a school trip to the Pocono Mountains (in the middle of a storm), high school seniors Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson disappear together, leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, Zyla and Kai have been broken up for months. And honestly? Their break-up hadn’t surprised anyone.
Zyla was a cynic about love. She’d witnessed the dissolution of her parents’ marriage early in life, and it left an indelible impression. Her only aim was going to fashion school abroad.
Until she met Kai.
Kai was a serial monogamist and a hopeless romantic. He’d put a temporary pause on his dating life before senior year to focus on school and getting into his dream HBCU.
Until he met Zyla.
Alternating between the past and the present, we see the love story unfold from both Zyla’s and Kai’s perspectives: how they met while working together at an amusement park, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately, dramatically, predictably, broke up . . . Or did they?
“A smart, thoughtful take on a romance, ultimately imparting the value of self-reflection, positive communication, healthy coping skills, and forgiveness.”—BCCB, starred review
“Fans of Elise Bryant won’t want to miss this tale of first love gone awry.”—Booklist
While on a school trip to the Pocono Mountains (in the middle of a storm), high school seniors Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson disappear together, leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, Zyla and Kai have been broken up for months. And honestly? Their break-up hadn’t surprised anyone.
Zyla was a cynic about love. She’d witnessed the dissolution of her parents’ marriage early in life, and it left an indelible impression. Her only aim was going to fashion school abroad.
Until she met Kai.
Kai was a serial monogamist and a hopeless romantic. He’d put a temporary pause on his dating life before senior year to focus on school and getting into his dream HBCU.
Until he met Zyla.
Alternating between the past and the present, we see the love story unfold from both Zyla’s and Kai’s perspectives: how they met while working together at an amusement park, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately, dramatically, predictably, broke up . . . Or did they?
An epic star-crossed young adult romance between a cynic and a serial monogamist that has everyone wondering not just will they or won’t they—but why can’t they?
“A smart, thoughtful take on a romance, ultimately imparting the value of self-reflection, positive communication, healthy coping skil...
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Alonna Dawes
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December 16, 2024
***Spoiler*** I listened to "Zyla & Kai" by Kristina Forest and Narrated by Tashi Thomas via audiobook. It was such a cute young love story. Kai had been through alot in his young life and I'm glad he was going to therapy on a weekly basis. Zyla and Kai found the root of their personal issues and couple issues and made it work in the end. Shocking they were only in high-school. Most grown adults can't do this and end up breaking up. I love that they were always real with each other and didn't let other's opinions get in the way of their love.
About the author
Kristina Forest is an author of romance books for young adults. Her novels include I Wanna Be Where You Are, Now That I've Found You and Zyla & Kai. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at The New School, and she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.
Kristina Forest is an author of romance books for young adults. Her novels include I Wanna Be Where You Are, Now That I've Found You and Zyla & Kai. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at The New School, and she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.
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