*“Meant to Be”* by Lauren Morill is a humorous and heartwarming debut novel about a high school girl, Julia, whose perfectly planned life is upended during a class trip to London. Julia is an overachiever with strict rules, but everything changes when she's paired with Jason, the class clown, and her personal nemesis, for the trip. After a wild party, Julia begins receiving mysterious romantic texts from an unknown number. Jason offers to help her uncover the identity of the texter, but only if Julia agrees to break a few of her rules.
Their adventure through London leads Julia on an unexpected journey filled with surprises, laughs, and a blossoming romance. As she spends more time with Jason, she realizes that sometimes the most unexpected things in life—like love—are the ones meant to be. The novel combines swoony romance with fun historical moments, making it a charming, feel-good story about love, fate, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
