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I loved this book It s been a great story to read over the summer and took me back to so many teenage memories Beautifully written and easy to read The concept of overcoming fear to get the most from life is incredibly valuable It s portrayed here in a way YA readers can enjoy and see themselves in Kindle Edition Meet Avery whose sole mission this summer is to blend in and lay low Being the new girl in town is daunting enough But when a silent burden from her childhood shapes her every interaction the clean slate gives Avery a glimpse into what her life might have looked like had she never been controlled by her past Surrounded by unsuspecting friends and a potential romance the scenic landscape of this lakeside town becomes both a source of solace and a testing ground for her deepest fears The idyllic fa ade shatters when an impulsive decision to impress a crush reveals her paralyzing fear Enter Dalton a charming and charismatic companion who becomes Avery s guiding light Together they confront the ghosts of their pasts unveiling layers of vulnerability and resilience Just as their connection deepens Avery discovers that Dalton too harbors a secret Doubt creeps in and she must decide whether she has what it takes to overcome her fears redefine her narrative and dive into the unknown One leap is all it takes Shattered StreamsOnce I started this book I absolutely tore through it Such a beautiful and well done debut novel I could so easily picture the characters and each one of them felt like a fully real and established person The writing so clearly depicted the vibes of summer nostalgia and the volatile time of late adolescence and early adulthood in a way that was so relatable and easy to fall into the experience of the characters The emotions and experiences of the main character s was so well described and written and felt like it truly did justice to such difficult and heavy topics while maintaining the exciting and light essence of a coming of age story in which the main character is multi faceted dealing with her own deep struggles while still experiencing the relationships feelings fun and turmoil that go with the friendships new loves and everyday thoughts of someone her age The depictions of struggle grief friendship and love literally made me laugh and cry along with the characters I loved this book and can t wait to read of Pollard s work This is one of the few books I ve recently finished and immediately wished that I could read and then added to my short list of re readable books Kindle Edition This beautiful book immerses you in the summery backdrop of an idyllic lakeside town where a tender romance grows between two teens haunted by their own secrets You ll love the soulful blend of fun banter and deep connection in this warm hearted story as you root for Avery to find the strength to confront her past helped by her new friends and her kindred spirit Dalton A poignant story about letting go of tragedy to embrace love and life Kindle Edition I read Shattered Streams in just a few days The story engaged me right from the start and I was drawn to keep reading I wanted to know how the main character s conflict would resolve Pollard s dialogue was so realistic I felt like I was revisiting my 17 year old self and the sweet friends I was lucky enough to surround myself with at that pivotal point in my life Also the overall writing style was full of beautiful descriptions and lovely metaphors A terrific story with characters that readers will care about all told through beautiful writing A FANTASTIC debut novel Kindle Edition Shattered Streams is a wonderful story and a quick read It really engulfs you into the summer romance between the two main characters as they focus on overcoming the past and facing their fears I highly recommend it Kindle Edition Such a cute book If you re looking for something in the YA genre filled with friendships and overcoming fears this your book Kindle Edition