Perfect 16.0 is an upcoming young-adult, sporting novel. The newest item of gymnastics literature, the story aims to portray the rigorous life of a student-athlete, as well as the ability to succeed despite adversity. At present, the story is only in its basic development stages and the plot is subject to change. A guesstimated release for the book is around the summer of 2017 to mid-2018.
Plot
Cailee Hilton is an 18-year old Level 10 gymnast and recent high school graduate. After a turbulent start to life; being raised under single mom, Amanda, Cailee has finally found the errors of her rebellious ways and has realized her dream: doing college gymnastics at a Division I school. After knuckling down in class, she has attained a 3.85 GPA and, her dreams of college gymnastics are edging closer. A J.O. National champion, Hilton is one of the best Level 10’s in the country and has had an endless flurry of scholarship offers from various big-time Division I schools over the summer. After signing with the LSU Lady Tigers gymnastics team, under the recommendation of the program’s head coach, Lisette LaFleur; Cailee instantly clicks with the team and adapts to student-athlete life rapidly. When not studying, or at practice and competing, she is often partying and perhaps, enjoying herself too much! After adding a super-cute LSU point-guard and an endless stream of house parties into the equation, will Cailee focus on the true importance of her college stay; or is she willing to sacrifice her childhood dreams, just on romance and an active social life?
After being ranked #1 in the Nation in the Preseason Coaches Poll, the LSU gymnastics team have a lot of pressure to remain consistent through the regular season and eventually, go on to try and capture the program's first ever NCAA National Championship! Battling through several injuries and problems throughout the season, the Tigers team are nowhere near their original prowess come Nationals. After squeezing into the Super Six in sixth place, the Tigers are almost certainly ruled out of contention for the title. However, a sturdy, competent competition for the Tigers comes down to Hilton as the team's anchor performer on their final event; the notorious balance beam! Will Cailee be able to hold it together on her weakest piece or, will she simply crumble under the lights?
Plot
Cailee Hilton is an 18-year old Level 10 gymnast and recent high school graduate. After a turbulent start to life; being raised under single mom, Amanda, Cailee has finally found the errors of her rebellious ways and has realized her dream: doing college gymnastics at a Division I school. After knuckling down in class, she has attained a 3.85 GPA and, her dreams of college gymnastics are edging closer. A J.O. National champion, Hilton is one of the best Level 10’s in the country and has had an endless flurry of scholarship offers from various big-time Division I schools over the summer. After signing with the LSU Lady Tigers gymnastics team, under the recommendation of the program’s head coach, Lisette LaFleur; Cailee instantly clicks with the team and adapts to student-athlete life rapidly. When not studying, or at practice and competing, she is often partying and perhaps, enjoying herself too much! After adding a super-cute LSU point-guard and an endless stream of house parties into the equation, will Cailee focus on the true importance of her college stay; or is she willing to sacrifice her childhood dreams, just on romance and an active social life?
After being ranked #1 in the Nation in the Preseason Coaches Poll, the LSU gymnastics team have a lot of pressure to remain consistent through the regular season and eventually, go on to try and capture the program's first ever NCAA National Championship! Battling through several injuries and problems throughout the season, the Tigers team are nowhere near their original prowess come Nationals. After squeezing into the Super Six in sixth place, the Tigers are almost certainly ruled out of contention for the title. However, a sturdy, competent competition for the Tigers comes down to Hilton as the team's anchor performer on their final event; the notorious balance beam! Will Cailee be able to hold it together on her weakest piece or, will she simply crumble under the lights?
