Review:
I took this book on holiday with me expecting some gentle summer fluff.
Started out pretty much that way. Reasonably likable characters. Wasn't overly blown away by the main character, Taylor who seemed like your fairly average teenager forced to spend a summer with her family under some tough circumstances. She admits a few times that they weren't the closest family. Everyone had different schedules and interest and it looked like they didn't spend much time together. I liked the way this changed throughout the novel as things progressed and the characters grew closer together.
There was a side plot of Taylor becoming reacquainted with friends from her childhood summers who lived in the town where their summer house is all year round. Something happened when they were kids and had a big falling out with her two friends Lucy and Henry. There are flashback scenes from the summer the big drama happened and some emotional turmoil as how it affects Taylor currently on top of what's happening with her family. And a romance developing as well between Taylor and Henry.
Summer life in the small lakeside community was enjoyable to read about, in spite of the drama and family hardships. Beautiful setting and easy to picture.
For the most part, the majority of this book was an enjoyable, summer beach read. I was not prepared for the ugly crying at the end!! Given the premise of the book, you know its going to happen. I just wasn't expecting it to be so heart wrenching! Bittersweet, and very moving. Even with the heartache, a very well written, highly recommended read.
Square crossed off for Summer Bookish Bingo - A Beach Read (I did actually read this by the beach - by a pool over looking the beach/sea. Close enough.)
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