The Sophomore, Book 1

The Sophomore, Book 1
Cost	16
Genre	Romance
Series	The Sophomore
Book Number	1
Previous Book	The Freshman, Book 4
Next Book	The Sophomore, Book 2
Weekly Released	Fully Released
Release Date	July 12, 2017 - October 11, 2017 (Ch. 1-14) November 1, 2017 - November 15, 2017 (Ch. 15-17)

The Sophomore, Book 1 is the first book of The Sophomore series. It is the sequel to The Freshman series. It is followed by The Sophomore, Book 2.

Summary

You return to Hartfeld for your sophomore year, but things get off to a rocky start when you meet your new roommate.

Chapters

Chapter 1: Semi-Charmed Life

You return to Hartfeld for your sophomore year, but things get off to a rocky start when you meet your new roommate.

Chapter 2: Carry Me Home

Gabriela may be able to help you with your living situation... But can you handle the price?

Chapter 3: Run-Around

It's Chris's first practice as football captain, and Zig's first day on the team. How will the two of them fare?

Chapter 4: Bills, Bills, Bills

Becca is down in the dumps. Can you get her back on her feet?

Chapter 5: Party Up

You and your friends throw your first house party! Can you impress your guests with your hosting skills?

Chapter 6: Smells Like Teen Spirit

It's time for the Homecoming game! Do the Knights have what it takes to win?

Chapter 7: Livin' La Vida Loca

It's time to celebrate the Knightly News' first issue! What could possibly go wrong?

Chapter 8: I Want It That Way

Chris is cracking under pressure and Kaitlyn feels threatened by Natasha's new band. Can you reassure your friends?

Chapter 9: Barbie Girls

Becca wants to check out a party at the sorority to see who's pledging. Are her motives pure, or otherwise?

Chapter 10: Animal Instinct

Your friends are really starting to feel the pressure of their futures! Can you help them improve their outlook?

Chapter 11: Sabotage

The band's debut is coming up fast, but Natasha isn't playing nice. Will you put a stop to her conniving?

Chapter 12: Get What You Give

Kaitlyn's band is debuting! Will the night end in triumph, or go up in flames?

Chapter 13: You Oughta Know

Reyna shares some interesting info, James struggles with a project, and Chris grapples with big news.

Chapter 14: Unbreak My Heart

Tyler and Abbie consider their relationship, Becca hatches a plan, and Chris and Zig prepare for the ultimate test of their team's solidarity.

Chapter 15: Bitter Sweet Symphony

Between James's graduation and Kaitlyn's audition for Battle of the Bands, emotions run high... But you've got a plan to help everyone unwind.

Chapter 16: Baby One More Time

You're back from break and ready to kick off the quarter with a party, but will the festivities go smoothly for all attendees?

Chapter 17: It's The End of the World as We Know It

Will drama destroy the first party of the quarter, or will you and your friends turn it around and start the new year right?

Gallery

Sneak Peak

Chapter 3 sneak peek

Chapter 9 sneak peek

Chapter 11 sneak peek

Chapter 17 sneak peek

Pre-Book Sneak Peeks & Information

Favorite LIs

Ad for The Freshman Series as whole

The Sophomore Writing Team signing posters

Someone at PB is a Kaitlyn Liao fan

Gonna miss Zig & the rest of TF Gang

Kaitlyn Liao Spotify playlist

Choose Everything Ad featuring The Sophomore Book 1 Cover

Featured Locations

• Hartfeld University
• Vasquez Residence

Miscellaneous

• Game
• Items

Official Promo

The Freshman series soundtrack logo

Thumbnail Cover

Thumbnail Cover (Version 1) (Old Interface)

Thumbnail Cover (Version 2) (Old Interface)

In-Game Banner (New Chapters) (Old Interface)

In-Game Banner (Version 1) (Old Interface)

In-Game Banner (Version 2) (Old Interface)

Full Cover as Shown in the New UI

New interface (May 21, 2020)

Soundtrack

Visit the soundtrack page for more soundtracks from Choices.

The Freshman - Campus Tour

The Freshman - Weekend Vibes

The Freshman - Orientation

The Freshman - Study Buddies

The Freshman - Winter in July

The Freshman - Breathe

The Freshman - Crash Course

The Freshman - Finals Week

The Freshman - All Nighter

The Freshman - Sleigh Girl, Sleigh

The Freshman - Road Trip

The Freshman - Anywhere Together

The Freshman - Open Mic

The Freshman - Looking Back

Spoilers

• The series was confirmed in the final chapter of The Freshman, Book 4, and on the Choices Book Club, as the daily topic was: "What are you looking forward to the most in The Sophomore?"
• On July 13, 2017, PB released a blog about this book.
• There was a three-week hiatus between Chapter 14 and Chapter 15, for the release of The Sophomore: Hartfeld Horror Story. Upon the special's completion, The Sophomore continued its progression.
• Limetown Studios designed all of the book covers of The Freshman series.
  • More specifically, the Limetown Studios artists that worked on the book covers are named Gus Lima (Drawing), and Daniel Bogni and Amanda Duarte (Painting).

Trivia

• This book was released simultaneously with Hero.
• The chapter titles originate from popular songs released throughout the 1990’s, a trend that would be continued for the remainder of the The Sophomore series, and all other remaining books.
• Throughout the series, certain choices you make will boost your character and other characters' confidence in their passion / struggles.
  • They'll boost your confidence in your position at the newspaper.
  • They'll boost Chris' confidence in his leadership as team captain.
  • They'll boost Kaitlyn's confidence in her band.
  • They'll boost James' confidence in his writing.
  • They'll boost Zig's confidence in fitting in with the crowd.
  • They'll boost Becca's confidence in opening up to others.
• Throughout the series, certain choices you make will encourage your love interests' romance with other characters.
  • They'll encourage Kaitlyn's interest in Annisa and vice versa.
  • They'll encourage James' interest in Reyna and vice versa.
• In Chapter 4, Becca mentions her mom and sister moved to an apartment in Northbridge, the main setting of the Hero series. This strengthens the idea that all of Choices' series take place in one common universe.
• In Chapter 9, Zig's last name is revealed to be Ortega, thereby making Zig a Hispanic character.
• In a premium scene of Chapter 10, Aaron and Zig give names to some animals. The names are Chelsa, Saran, Owen and Maya. Aaron also buys a plush goat toy and names it Wendy. All these are names of Writers at Pixelberry.
• This book takes place in the fall quarter and the beginning of winter quarter.
• On September 22, 2018, The Sophomore Book 1 and Book 2 received a redesign in the thumbnails of their book covers.

Click here for the walkthrough of this book: The Sophomore, Book 1 Choices.