When Amelie first meets August Abrams at her first Gracie Abrams concert, it feels like a dream. She's just a fan, lost in the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. But something shifts the moment their eyes meet-an unspoken connection that neither of them can ignore.
August, the brother of the pop sensation Gracie Abrams, has lived his life in the spotlight, but he's never felt truly seen. Amelie's presence is different. She's not caught up in the world of fame; she's grounded, real, and the kind of girl who listens to the quiet moments between the notes. But as their lives collide, the line between what's real and what's a dream begins to blur.
As they grow closer, both of them are forced to face the feelings they've kept hidden-the fear of being too different, the challenge of navigating a world of fame and expectation, and the emotional weight of their connection. Will their relationship survive the pressure of their contrasting worlds, or will it fade into the background like a forgotten melody?
In the end, Amelie will have to ask herself: Was it all just a dream?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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