#young-adult

#young-adult

Towards the end of 2019, Becca Smith's life was full and hectic. At 28, she had taken on a unit in Chester to convert into a yoga studio, poured in all her savings and hired teachers, while at the same time working as a personal trainer. Her days started at 5am; she was driven, stressed, excited, and had no time for the back pain that just would not subside.

In "Florida Palms," the story captures a gritty side of Central Florida, a region shaped by the aerospace industry but now facing economic decline.

The intricate dance revolves around Woody Hanover, who begins an affair with Susan, and parent Stefanie Fenning, who struggles with family issues while dealing with the fallout of her daughter's death.

The series has me hooked. I'm already dreading its end - and searching for more shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty.

"Just as I started mentally planning out my route, a familiar voice cut through the after-school din. 'Woodhouse! I was looking for you.' My head snapped up to see Kaeden Park-Campbell, of all people, standing in front of me."

In adapting the book for Netflix's new series, creator Mara Brock Akil aims to honor Judy Blume's timeless story, which reflects honesty about adolescence.