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Write every day
156 pages
A tender, sun-dappled summer romance about stepping out of your family's shadow and finding your own voice.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like breathing in crisp mountain air while nursing the quiet ache of adolescence. It is a gentle, sun-dappled exploration of what it means to be the odd one out in a family that seems to effortlessly excel. The narrative unfolds at a steady, comforting pace, wrapping the reader in the rustic, nostalgic atmosphere of a summer camp where acoustic guitars and campfire songs provide the soundtrack to first love. The prose is straightforward and deeply earnest, perfectly capturing the vulnerability of teenage insecurity and the terrifying thrill of letting someone see the real you. It will deeply satisfy readers who love sweet, character-driven coming-of-age stories where the ultimate victory is simply learning to believe in your own worth.
- Mood
- sun-dappled
- nostalgic
- tender
- outdoorsy
- Tone
- earnest
- gentle
- introspective
- sweet
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- finding self-worth · first love · family expectations · overcoming insecurity · summer romance
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally direct, capturing the raw, unpolished feelings of adolescence with gentle sincerity.
- The arc
- Moves from the heavy burden of inadequacy and familial pressure toward a quiet, empowering self-acceptance and the thrill of first love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave sweet, nostalgic coming-of-age stories set against the backdrop of a rustic summer camp.
Content notes
- bullying
- family pressure
- self-esteem struggles
About the book
Kim is the misfit in her family. Her brother, her sister, her parents-they're all athletic and outgoing, but Kim thinks she doesn't measure up at all.
So every summer she dreads the trip to the camp her family runs in the mountains, where she's expected to help out on the hikes and climbs.
But this summer there's Brian. Brian cares about Kim and wants to spend time with her. But would he feel the same way if he knew the truth about her? Kim's afraid to find out... [text from book jacket]
Description from Open Library.
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