Curvy Girls Can’t Date Soldiers by Kelsie Stelting
Glossary
Latin Phrases
Ad Meliora:School motto meaning “toward better things.”
Audentes fortuna iuvat:Motto of Dulce Periculum meaning “Fortune favors the bold.”
Dulce Periculum:means “danger is sweet” - local secret club that performs stunts
Multum in Parvo:means “much in little”
Locations
Town Name: Emerson
Location:Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco
Surrounding towns: Brentwood, Seaton, Heywood
Emerson Academy: Private school Rory and Beckett attend
Brentwood Academy: Rival private school
Walden Island:Tourism island off the coast, only accessible by helicopter or ferry
Main Hangouts
Emerson Elementary Library:Where Rory tutors Anna, open to students K-7
Emerson Field:Massive park in the center of Emerson
Emerson Memorial: Local hospital
Emerson Shoppes: Shopping mall
Emerson Trails:Hiking trails in Emerson, near Emerson Field
Halfway Café: Expensive dining option in Emerson, frequented by celebrities
La La Pictures:Movie theater in Emerson
Ripe:Major health food store serving the tri-city area
Roasted: Popular coffee shop in Emerson
JJ Cleaning: Cleaning service owned by Jordan’s mom
Seaton Bakery:Delicious dining and drink option in Seaton where Beckett works
Seaton Beach:Beach near Seaton – rougher than the beach near Brentwood
Seaton Pier:Fishing pier near Seaton
Spike’s:Local 18-and-under club
Waldo’s Diner: local diner, especially popular after sporting events
Apps
Rush+:Game app designed by Kai Rush and his father
Sermo: chat app used by private school students
Important Entities
Bhatta Productions:Production company owned by Zara’s father
Brentwood Badgers: Professional football team
Heywood Market: Big ranch/distributor where everyone can purchase their meat locally
Invisible Mountains: Local major nonprofit - Callie’s dad is the CEO
Dugan Industries:Owns and manages Brentwood Marina, along with other entities. Owned by Ryker Dugan’s father, Trent Dugan.