Rachel crafts compelling young adult narratives that delve into the complexities of adolescence. Her writing style is known for its accessibility and engaging quality, drawing readers into her stories. She often collaborates with other writers, suggesting an openness to diverse perspectives and a layered approach to her storytelling. Her work is characterized by its thematic richness and approachable prose.
Set against the backdrop of a summer in Los Angeles, the story follows fourteen-year-old Annabel as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics. With an extended family of step- and half siblings, she faces the challenges of blending relationships while also dealing with her mother's struggling marriage. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the emotional turmoil of adolescence amidst familial upheaval.
Former bad girl Cyd Charisse moves to New York City to live with her half-brother Danny while exploring career options and various relationships, including the one with Shrimp, who is surfing in New Zealand.
Last Call at Happies! Tonight, 8 P.M. Senior Class Only! Please with the Shhhh?. This is it. Graduation. And Vic Navarro is throwing the most epic party Rancho Soldado has ever seen. She's going to pull off the most memorable good-bye ever for her best friends, give Happies-the kitschy restaurant that is her desert town's claim to fame-a proper send-off into bankruptcy, and oh yes, hook up with her delicious crush, Jake Zavala-Kim. She only needs to keep the whole thing a secret so that her archnemesis, Miss Ann Thrope, Rancho Soldado's nightmare Town Councilwoman and high school Economics teacher, doesn't get Vic tossed in jail. With the music thumping, alcohol flowing, bodies mashing, and Thrope nowhere to be seen, Vic's party is a raging success. That is, until Happies fans start arriving in droves to say good-bye, and storm the deserted theme park behind the restaurant. Suddenly what was a small graduation bash is more like Coachella on steroids with a side of RASmatazz pie. The night is so not going as planned. And maybe that's the best plan of all.
The story follows 15-year-old Wonder Black, who seizes an opportunity to become a teen idol, fulfilling her late sister Lucky's dream of pop stardom. As she navigates the challenges of fame, Wonder discovers that the reality of being a star is far from the glamorous image she imagined. The narrative explores themes of ambition, loss, and the pressure of living up to someone else's legacy.
Now a Netflix original series starring Austin Abrams and Midori Francis! A whirlwind holiday season romance from the New York Times bestselling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. “I’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.” 16-year-old Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on her favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. Dash, in a bad mood during the holidays, happens to be the first guy to pick up the notebook and rise to its challenges. What follows is a whirlwind romance as Dash and Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City. But can their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions, or will their scavenger hunt end in a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions? Co-written by Rachel Cohn (GINGERBREAD) and David Levithan, co-author of WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON with John Green (THE FAULT IN OUR STARS), DASH & LILY'S BOOK OF DARES is a love story that will have readers scouring bookstore shelves, looking and longing for a love (and a red notebook) of their own.
Elysia's finally learned that she has a soul and although she knows it hurts Zhara, her First, that Alexander has chosen her as his life mate, Elysia can't give him up and instead takes her place fighting by his side in the revolution of clones and humans against Denesme's twisted regime.
Nick and Norah are both suffering from broken hearts. So when Nick sees the girl who dumped him walk in with a new guy he asks the strange girl next to him to be his girlfriend for the next five minutes. Norah would do anything to avoid conversation with the not-friend girl who dumped Nick, and more.
Navigating a chaotic family dynamic, Annabel faces the challenges of having numerous half- and step-siblings due to her parents' multiple marriages. This humorous middle-grade novel explores the ups and downs of her nontraditional family life, highlighting the complexities and unexpected joys that come with such a diverse group. Through Annabel's experiences, readers are treated to a relatable and entertaining look at modern family structures.
For Dash and Lily, it's beginning to look a lot like...distance! Just in time for the series release of Dash & Lily on Netflix comes a new helping of love--this time across the pond as best-selling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan send Dash and Lily to England. Dash and Lily were feeling closer than ever...it's just too bad they're now an ocean apart. After Dash gets accepted to Oxford University and Lily stays in New York to take care of her dogwalking business, the devoted couple are struggling to make a long distance relationship work. And when Dash breaks the news that he won't be coming home for Christmas, Lily makes a decision: if Dash can't come to her, she'll join him in London. It's a perfect romantic gesture...that spins out of Lily's control. Soon Dash and Lily are feeling more of a gap between them, even though they're in the same city. Will London bring them together again--or will it be their undoing?
Very is obsessed with modern communication technologies and her secret online crush. Her iPhone and laptop are always by her side, and she constantly checks messages and takes calls, even during important moments. This obsession risks causing her to lose everything and everyone around her.
