Two Summers

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, S. Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 9, 2017

Review

Friedman has provided readers with an alternate world where Summer is about to experience two school vacations at once. As a child of divorce, Summer is invited by her Dad to France but her Mom wants her to stay at home in NY. The reader is taken through two stories and has to decide which reality is taking place.

The book is creative in its approach and will be appreciated by teen girls who fantasize their first romance. There are some unbelievable parts (a teen having enough cash to pay for a taxis and meal in France) but the storyline is entertaining. In simultaneous existence Summer is involved in two romances, one in USA and one in France; this alone stands out as a delightful dream for any grade 8 – 10 female reader. Throughout the book that is running dialogue about clothing that will ring true to readers. Add this to public libraries that have heavy request for YA romance novels.

Overall Book Score: good