Parachutes

By: Kelly Yang

Narrated by: Cassie Simone, Karissa Vacker

New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang’s acclaimed novel about two girls navigating power and corruption in an elite institution—a modern immigrant story that combines the drama of Gossip Girl with the hard truths of Speak.

They’re called parachutes: wealthy teenagers dropped off to live and study in the United States while their parents remain in Asia. That’s how Claire, from Shanghai, comes to live with Dani, who couldn't be less thrilled that mom rented out their spare room.

As Claire explores her newfound freedom and Dani navigates a complicated relationship with her teacher, both girls wrestle with life-changing choices. The girls might be opposites, in terms of privilege, but Claire and Dani will need each other to survive the modern American dream.

• This #MeToo story for teens explores what it means to speak your truth, even when the world wants you to stay silent.
• Both girls find relationships that offer opportunity and status—but in this gripping YA social thriller, they're about to find out the lengths the powerful will go to protect that prestige.
• Inspired by the author's real life experience navigating trauma at Harvard Law School, this brutally honest, cautionary tale is a must read for today's teens.

A must read!

Emotional, perfectly paced plot and heart-rendering book for any age and gender. Highly recommended.

Definitely a must listen!!!

This book was really good. It does hit some sensitive topics. I loved that it’s not something I would normally pick up to read but learning about “parachute” students was really interesting. Please read this!

So glad that women......

So glad that women all over are standing up against the horrible injustices that have been happening for years. May God continue to give them strength to do so.

Empowering Book

Parachutes had great characters and a plot that makes me feel hopeful about overcoming obstacles. My favorite voice actor was Claire, and the overall voice acting was genuine. I found it difficult to listen to the more graphic scenes, but I listened anyway because they really were important and relatable. Books like this are so necessary, and it made me think about how im going to share my story and help prevent stuff like this.

it can happen to anyone

brave. real. it can happen to anyone . and really takes strength to come forward. loved it! should be required reading .