My Name Is Memory by Ann Brashares

This selection focuses on Ann Brashares' novel, "My Name Is Memory," a young adult story about reincarnation and enduring love. The narrative unfolds through the dual perspectives of Daniel and Lucy, who are soulmates destined to find each other across multiple lifetimes. Daniel, born with an extraordinary memory of his past lives, relentlessly seeks Sophia, his first love, who is reincarnated as Lucy and lacks these vivid recollections. Their journey is complicated by the presence of Joaquim, an antagonist from Daniel's past, who also possesses memory of previous lives and actively tries to disrupt Daniel and Lucy's reunion, leading to a suspenseful chase and a dramatic confrontation that forces Lucy to confront the extraordinary nature of their connection.