Good Reads rating 4.44 Booktok book Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh - 1st book in Boys of Tommen series 609 pages Smoke and pet free home A new adult romance novel, it explores the relationship between Shannon Lynch and Johnny Kavanagh, two teenagers living in rural Ireland. Shannon deals with emotional and physical abuse from her father as well as bullying from her peers, while Johnny is the star of the school’s rugby team with dreams of playing for the Irish national team. Shannon and Johnny both deal with their internal problems while struggling with feelings for each other and the impact those feelings will have on their lives. Through their relationship, the text explores The Psychological Effects of Trauma, The Pressure of Athletic Excellence, and The Need for Family and Community Support. The novel introduces readers to The Boys of Tommen, a series of books that explore the lives of the rugby players from Tommen and their relationships. There are currently two that follow Shannon and Johnny—Binding 13 and Keeping 13 (2018), as well as the forthcoming Adoring 13.