Firstly, I have to thank Penguin Books SA for rescuing me out of a reading slump! I had nothing to read, well, that might be a bit of a lie, I have bookshelves full of books to read, but nothing was working for me. Luckily, Penguin sent me this delightful book to read which hurled me out of that terrible reading slump!
This is a delightful coming of age YA novel which is an easy read with likable characters and reminds you of what it was like to be 18(if of course, you are over (way over)18. I think it would be perfect for teenage girls who are just about to hit varsity/ leave home for the first time. It hits the right note between emotional and wise without being soppy.
What is it about?
Colby may be just a small holiday beach town for the tourists, but for Emeline it’s home.It looks like it’s going to be another typical summer there with her gorgeous high-school sweetheart, Luke – until a New York filmmaker and her ambitious assistant Theo check in. They’re obviously after a story. But, when getting the locals to talk proves tricky, Theo decides they need a guide and he’s got his eye on Emeline . . .Can Emeline decide where her loyalties, and her heart, truly lie before the summer ends?
If you have a teenage daughter who likes these sorts of novels, I think it is a perfect weekend read!
This sounds lovely. Just wondering, how on earth do you get to review books for Penguin? Do you have to do something to get their attention, or do they find you? Always wondered.
Hmm, wonder if D will enjoy this?