The Accidentals

In teen author Nayanika Kapoor's second novel, "The Accidentals," three high school students, dissatisfied with their lives, attend a music festival hoping it will somehow change their futures for the better.

What begins as merely a social challenge turns into a surprise mission when a mysterious caller invites the three young strangers to help expose a high-profile festival attendee. For the teens to have any chance of completing their task, they must overcome their individual issues and work together. But just as they start to become friends, old fears resurface and their newfound trust flounders.

Can Marissa break out of her shell, once and for all, or will she always be a wallflower? Does Jake have what it takes to get his band noticed-and for once have a girl see him as boyfriend material? Will Kaya finally be recognized for her inner worth and not just her exterior charms?

Tackling the breadth of teen issues with good humor and candid insight, "The Accidentals" takes you on a journey of self-discovery that illuminates what really matters and reveals what true beauty looks like.