Fans of Sarah Dessen, Stephanie Perkins, and Jenny Han will delight as the fireworks spark and the secrets fly in this delicious summer romance from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
A fun and relatable summer read for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han." -School Library Journal
When Jade decided to spend the summer with her aunt in California, she thought she knew what she was getting into. But nothing could have prepared her for Quentin. Jade hasn't been in suburbia long and even she knows her annoying (and annoyingly cute) next-door neighbor spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
And when Quentin learns Jade plans to spend her first American summer hiding out reading books, he refuses to be ignored. Sneaking out, staying up, and even a midnight swim, Quentin is determined to give Jade days--and nights--worth remembering.
But despite their storybook-perfect romance, every time Jade moves closer, Quentin pulls away. And when rumors of a jilted ex-girlfriend come to light, Jade knows Quentin is hiding a secret--and she's determined to find out what it is.
Jade had spent her whole life on the road with her mom as she toured the world with her band. This summer, the last summer before she was due to put down roots at the college of her choice, she wanted to experience an authentic American teenage summer and stay in one place. She had a few secret plans up her sleeve, but she never planned on Quentin capturing her heart.
• Pro: As a single mom, I love seeing single parent families depicted in books, and I really like when they DON'T show the family struggling. I am confident, that there are many successful single parents out there.
• Pro: Jade was a vegan hippie bookworm, yet, I really liked her. Her big heart was one of her greatest attributes, and she used it to commit acts of kindness throughout this book.
• Pro: I actually really liked the parallels that ran between certain characters in this book. The connection worked well for me.
• Pro: Quentin and Jade were a great pair. They had chemistry, the banter was witty and snappy, and I loved the way they played off each other.
• Pro: Jade and her mom shared a very special bond. They grew up together, but not only did her mom grow up, she grew into being a pretty amazing mom.
• Pro: I really liked the ending. Believe it or not, it was somewhat unexpected, though utterly delightful. My only issue was that I really wanted more of Jade and Quentin's story. I just enjoyed it so much. Maybe an epilogue would have left me fully sated?
Overall: A great summer romance, which was sweet, touching, and left me smiling.
