Tongues

Eliza Hunter's life revolves around her role as the lead vocalist of the alternative band Tongues, a project she co-founded with her twin brother, Ben Hunter, and her closest friend, Arian Brooks. What started as impromptu jam sessions in a garage has transformed into a high school sensation, with invitations pouring in for every event. Lizzie is the quintessential good girl, excelling in her studies, blessed with a loving father, and shielded by her protective brother. But everything takes a dramatic turn when she unexpectedly falls in love with Arian, her best friend and the band's charismatic guitarist.

Arian Brooks, on the other hand, is the troublemaker, a perpetual detention-dweller and an incorrigible ladies' man. His genuine friendships are few, limited to Ben and Lizzie, whom he considers as close as siblings due to their shared history from childhood. However, Arian conceals more secrets than he lets on. His home life is a living nightmare, with an abusive father who makes his existence a torment. The band and his loyal friends are the only sources of solace in his tumultuous world.

Eliza and Arian are like polar opposites, and their worlds seem irreconcilable. The forces working against them appear insurmountable. Yet, as their feelings deepen, they must decide whether to shatter the barriers that separate them and prioritize their love over all else.

In "Tongues" follow the journey of two seemingly incompatible souls, as they navigate the complexities of friendship, family, and romance, ultimately discovering whether their love can conquer the odds stacked against them. This young adult novel explores the power of love in the face of adversity and the enduring bonds of friendship that can transcend even the harshest of circumstances.