After a much needed gap year Sydney is finally ready to start her college basketball career and become one step closer to achieving her dreams of playing for the Charlotte Does Before she even steps foot on South State University s campus she s famous Everyone knows of the basketball prodigy who had been winning awards and being looked at by WNBA scouts since she was 15 But with popularity and fame comes gossip haters and past traumas It s something she s used to though and she has never let it bother her in the past But when she falls for a dancer named Jamie and things start to spin out of control will she be able to brush it all off Jamie Wiser may be a sopho in college but she s far from experienced in anything thanks to the sheltered life she lived most of her childhood When the life she knows is suddenly upended at the age of 15 she finds herself moving in with her bestfriend Ariana and her family They care for her like family but with money being tight she still misses out on a lot of experiences outside of dance classes But when she meets Sydney her world is once again turned upside down She experiences stuff she s never had before like luxuries fancy trips but most importantly acceptance This is a story about love About compassion Trauma And finding your person This is the story of how Sydney and Jamie found each other Hyacinths and Hydrangeas Syd s Story TLFS Spin Off 1 It s GoodOverall this was a good read The story is straightforward no crazy twists just regular life things if your life went pretty normal and successful It s a little too sweet at some points but I think anyone can read it and be satisfied It s a solid followup to the series Kindle Edition Aricka AlexanderHyacinths and Hydrangeas Syd s Story TLFS Spin Off Series Book 1 Arc New Release June 1 2024 Syd is embarking on a new chapter in her life after completing high school Before starting college she plans to take a break and explore the world embracing all the joys and adventures it has to offer. Since day one I have been captivated by this story It beautifully portrays Sydney s journey from a young girl to a smart beautiful and courageous young lady Her mother s unconditional love for her is evident throughout. On her graduation day Sydney was surrounded by her two closest friends Lilly and Mattie who meant the world to her However it was difficult for her when Mattie had to move away Despite this Sydney remained focused on her passion for basketball and dance constantly striving to improve her skills through dedicated practice. Witnessing Sydney s growth development and ability to experience love and the world from a unique perspective has been a true privilege I would like to express my gratitude to the author for providing me with an advance copy of this book now available on KU It is undoubtedly a captivating read that I highly recommend The author s talent and thoughtfulness shine through her writing creating a universe of lovable characters I eagerly anticipate future works from this exceptional young author She is definitely one to watch and I encourage everyone to support her remarkable work You won t be disappointed Kindle Edition