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Maria Padian

    This author is dedicated to the power of stories and passionately promotes literature. As a creator of narratives, she understands the dedication required to write a book and deeply respects the courage of those who share their work. Rather than assigning star ratings, she focuses on sharing great books and championing literature, a lifelong passion. Her writing is driven by a profound belief in the impact of storytelling.

    BFF - best friends forever
    Wrecked
    How to Build a Heart
    Out of Nowhere
    • Out of Nowhere

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.1(28)Add rating

      Awarded the Maine Literary Award, this book captivates readers with its rich storytelling and profound themes. It explores the intricacies of human relationships, delving into personal struggles and triumphs against a backdrop of Maine's stunning landscapes. The narrative weaves together elements of local culture and history, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of its characters. Through evocative prose, it invites reflection on resilience and the connections that bind us.

      Out of Nowhere
    • How to Build a Heart

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A heartfelt own-voices YA romance focusing on one girl's journey to find her place in a new, more affluent (and whiter) community when her family's application for Habitat for Humanity is accepted.

      How to Build a Heart
    • Wrecked

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(56)Add rating

      “Outstanding, powerful, and important . . . This is, hands down, one of the best sexual assault reads in YA.”—Book Riot What really happened at the party that night? Haley saw Jenny come back to the dorm, shell-shocked. Richard heard Jordan brag about the cute freshman he hooked up with. When Jenny accuses Jordan of rape, Jordan claims she’s lying. Haley and Richard, who have just started dating, are pushed to opposite sides of the school’s investigation. Will the truth ever come to light? Reputations, relationships, and whole lives depend on it.

      Wrecked
    • Henry und Eva sind unzertrennlich – beste Freundinnen eben. Diesen Sommer ohne die andere zu verbringen, fühlt sich komisch an, doch für jedes der beiden Mädchen erfüllt sich ein Traum: Henry hat einen der begehrten Plätze für das Summercamp der Chadwick Tennis Academy erhalten und Eva ein Stipendium an der New York School of Dance. Während die selbstbewusste Henry sich beherzt in ihr Sommerabenteuer stürzt, fühlt Eva sich dem unausgesprochenen Konkurrenzkampf unter den Tänzerinnen nicht gewachsen. Als sie nach einem Training zusammenbricht, steht Henry vor einer schweren Entscheidung: Soll sie alles aufgeben, um ihrer besten Freundin beizustehen?

      BFF - best friends forever