The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther is a YA romance novel set on Martha’s Vineyard. The story follows Meredith Fox, who is still grieving the loss of her sister, Claire. She returns to the island for a big family wedding and takes part in their annual game of Assassin. Determined to honor Claire’s memory, Meredith throws herself into the game—only to get distracted by a charming groomsman, Wit. As the summer unfolds, Meredith finds herself opening up to love and healing from her grief while navigating family, friendships, and the game’s twists and turns.