Last Chance Summer by Shannon Klare tells the story of Alex, a teenager grappling with the loss of her best friend. After making some poor choices, she is sent to a summer camp in rural Texas to work as a counselor for troubled younger teens. There, she meets Grant, another counselor, and their relationship evolves from hostility to romance as they both confront their struggles and grow from their experiences. The narrative delicately balances lighthearted summer camp antics with deeper themes of grief and self-discovery.
The writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy to get into the story from the start. Klare's talent shines through in her character development, although some readers felt there could have been more depth to the secondary characters and camp dynamics. The book has a strong emotional core and features heartfelt banter between Alex and Grant, drawing readers in and keeping them invested in the outcome. Overall, it's a mix of romance, life lessons, and personal growth that resonates well with fans of contemporary young adult literature.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Last Chance Summer should include themes of grief and loss, which may affect sensitive readers.
Has Romance?
Yes, there is a strong presence of romance in Last Chance Summer, particularly between the main characters Alex and Grant.
From The Publisher:
In Shannon Klare's fun and sexy YA novel Last Chance Summer , a teen is shipped off to work as a counselor at a summer camp-only to butt heads with her co-counselor.
Alex is a sheriff's daughter with a less than pristine reputation. When she's caught drinking at a party by her dad's deputy, she's in deep trouble. With an already incriminating incident in her past, Alex's parents ship her off to her aunt's summer camp to work as a counselor.
What's worse than spending your summer deep in the mosquito-infested woods of Texas?
Being paired with an obnoxious co-counselor who wants nothing to do with you.
Alex is determined to make the best of her summer, even if it means putting up with Grant, who has secrets of his own that he's determined to protect. Can Alex and Grant put their egos to the side and find the bright side of a summer that neither of them signed up for?
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