First published 1988
The cheerleaders head to summer camp expecting fun and friendship. Instead they find themselves caught between competing loyalties and personal ambitions. Camp brings new challenges that test not just their athletic skills but their bonds with each other. Some girls discover hidden strengths while others reveal unexpected weaknesses. Romance complicates matters as crushes and rivalries emerge. The pressure to make the squad creates tension between teammates who were once close friends. Each girl must decide what matters most to her. The summer that was supposed to bring them together threatens to tear them apart. By the end of camp, they will learn what it really means to be part of a team and how much they are willing to sacrifice for their dreams.
Genres: romance, family-life, contemporary, adolescence, sports, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, rivals-to-lovers
574 pages · Hippo Books