"Parachutes" by Cassie Simone is a gripping contemporary novel that explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up. The story revolves around two girls from vastly different backgrounds who are thrown together in a boarding school. As they navigate the pressures of their environment, they face issues of privilege, race, and personal trauma. Their bond deepens as they confront a series of events that test their loyalty and resilience. Through their journey, the girls learn about themselves and each other, ultimately discovering the importance of empathy and understanding in a divided world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .