Summer Constellations

by Alisha Sevigny

[Sam@WLABB]

This was NOT the summer Julia had been anticipating. She was looking forward to working the family campground and cuddling up with her maybe-more-than-a-summer-fling, Dan. But, when Dan arrived with her new girlfriend and Julia's mom announced she might be selling the campground, Julia's summer quickly turned into a nightmare.

• Pro: I know, I know, the description I gave above makes this book sound all doom and gloom, but it was actually quite fun, sweet, and touching. Although there are some heavy issues involved, Sevigny keeps it on the lighter side, which fit the summer setting.

• Pro: I was so pro-Nick from our first meet. He came across as kind and open, and yeah, there were swoons too. I loved the banter between him and Julia, but also appreciated the way they went a little deeper with each other.

• Pro: Julia was a fabulous and very independent female. She grew up on the campground and learned how to fix and maintain the property. As amazing as she was, she still had her share of insecurities and abandonment issues, which I liked seeing her work through over the course of the book.

• Pro: Julia had a very sweet and adorable little brother, Caleb, and an interesting and caring mom, Anna. They shared a great dynamic, and though their family suffered some setbacks, they were always there for each other.

• Pro: I am a science nerd, so I adored all the astronomy talk. And "watching" the stars from such a wonderful location made it even better. Did I mention how much I loved the camp setting?

• Pro: The ending was a wee bit rushed, but I did love the final outcome. There was enough of a resolution, and a pretty great one at that, to leave me with a smile on my face.

Overall: A charming summer-of-change story, which featured family, romance, and outdoor fun.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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