The Book of Broken Hearts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442430389)

When all signs point to heartbreak, can love still be a rule of the road? A poignant and romantic novel from the author of Bittersweet and Twenty Boy Summer.

Jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this: The Vargas brothers are notorious heartbreakers. She's seen the tears and disasters that dating a Vargas boy can cause, and she swore an oath--with candles and a contract and everything--to never have anything to do with one.

Now Jude is the only sister still living at home, and she's spending the summer helping her ailing father restore his vintage motorcycle--which means hiring a mechanic to help out. Is it Jude's fault he happens to be cute? And surprisingly sweet? And a Vargas?

Jude tells herself it's strictly bike business with Emilio. Her sisters will never find out, and Jude can spot those flirty little Vargas tricks a mile away--no way would she fall for them. But Jude's defenses are crumbling, and if history is destined to repeat itself, she's speeding toward some serious heartbreak...unless her sisters were wrong?

Jude may have taken an oath, but she's beginning to think that when it comes to love, some promises might be worth breaking.

Author: Sarah Ockler
ISBN-10: 1442430389
ISBN-13: 9781442430389
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 05/21/2013
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 166299 / Book of Broken Hearts

Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/01/2013
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2013
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2013 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2013
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 12/01/2013 pg. 133