London on My Mind
London on My Mind by Clara Alves, published by Scholastic, Incorporated on January 10, 2024, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of family and identity. The story follows sixteen-year-old Dayana, who leaves her home in Rio de Janeiro to live with her estranged father and his new family in London after the death of her mother. As Day navigates her new life, she grapples with her feelings of resentment towards her father and struggles to fit in with her stepfamily, all while dreaming of the vibrant life she left behind.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find a blend of romance and self-discovery as Day encounters Diana, a captivating girl with a mysterious connection to the royal family. The novel delves into themes of blended families and LGBTQ relationships, presenting Day’s journey as she confronts her past and navigates her feelings in a city that feels foreign to her. With 336 pages, this edition offers a rich exploration of Day’s emotional landscape against the backdrop of London’s iconic landmarks.
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Red, White & Royal Blue meets A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow in this unlikely London romance by debut author Clara Alves!
Sixteen-year-old Dayana has always dreamed of visiting London — to walk along the Thames, take pictures outside Buckingham Palace, and maybe even get a glimpse of Arthur, Prince of Wales, whose marriage has been all over tabloids. But the trip of her dreams turns into a royal nightmare when her mother passes away. Now, Day must leave Rio de Janeiro to live with her estranged father and his new family in London.
As it turns out, the U.K. isn’t exactly Day’s cup of tea. She struggles to forgive her father for walking out on her and her mom all those years ago; fights with her stepsister constantly; detests her stepmother; and she can’t even see One Direction in concert because they’ve been broken up for ages. All she wants to do is trade the rainy skies of London for the sun and beaches of Rio.
That’s when she runs into the girl of her dreams — literally: The coincidentally named Diana, a witty, funny, redhead who was in the middle of . . . escaping Buckingham Palace? Something isn’t right here, but it makes Diana all the more alluring. As time passes, and the two girls grow closer, Day can’t help but wonder if there is more than a little truth to the rumors surrounding Prince Arthur — and if Diana might be involved somehow. Is it all in her head, or could Day be caught up in a real-life royal scandal?
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