They said it couldn't be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school half-way across the country. Amazing what losing your braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on Lauren's nerves and she can't wait to return to summer camp where she's valued for her brain instead of her handsprings. She misses her old friends and most of all, her long time camp-only boyfriend, Seth. This year she intends to upgrade their relationship to year-round status once she's broken up with her new, jock boyfriend, Matt. He doesn't begin to know the real her, a girl fascinated by the night sky who dreams of discovering new planets and galaxies. But Matt isn't giving up without a fight. As he makes his case to stay together, Lauren begins to realize his feelings run deeper than she ever would have guessed. What if the guy she thought she was meant to be with forever isn't really The One? Returning to Camp Juniper Point was supposed to ground her uprooted life, but she's more adrift than ever. Everything feels different and soon Lauren's friends are turning on her and both guys question what she really wants. As summer tensions escalate, Lauren wonders if she's changed more than she thought. Will her first big discovery be herself? -- P.[4] of cover.
http://www.divabooknerd.com/2013/09/camp-boyfriend-by-j-k-rock.html Camp Boyfriend was a fun read for the teen audience, about love, life and finding your own identity. Lauren is a fickle girl, who I just didn't connect with. Understandably, she can't make a decision and tries to be everyone's friend, with disastrous results, almost ending up with no one. The reader won't know who to hope ends up with Lauren, but it wasn't who I was expecting. I don't know how she came to that decision either. Regardless, it's fun, flirty and lighthearted. A perfect beach read for those who want something that doesn't require your undivided attention.
