This Train Is Being Held by Ismee Williams

This Train Is Being Held by Ismee Williams

On a delayed 1 train slicing through the heart of New York City, two worlds collide. Isa is a ballerina from the Upper West Side, focused, driven, carrying the weight of her Dominican family’s expectations. Alex is a baseball player from Washington Heights, passionate about his sport but struggling under pressures of his own. That single, delayed train ride ignites an undeniable connection, a surprising spark between two strangers from different worlds. Despite their different zip codes and dreams, fate keeps pulling Isa and Alex together through a series of serendipitous encounters across the vibrant city. As their feelings deepen, they must navigate cultural identities, ambitious goals, and family secrets in this heartfelt YA contemporary romance in NYC. Ismee Williams crafts a powerful narrative about finding love and yourself amidst the complexities of growing up in this diverse YA romance navigating culture.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Get swept up in a vibrant New York City love story about two teens from different worlds finding connection against the odds. Explore themes of cultural identity, family expectations, and following your dreams with relatable and diverse characters. Experience a heartfelt YA contemporary romance that celebrates the power of understanding and finding yourself through love.