About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the messy transition between childhood and young adulthood, particularly regarding shifting friendships and the complexity of first love. It follows Belly Conklin during her annual summer at a family friend's beach house, where she finds herself caught in a romantic triangle with two brothers she has known since infancy. While the story is anchored in a breezy coastal setting, it explores profound themes of grief, maternal illness, and the realization that parents are flawed humans. It is best suited for older middle schoolers and high schoolers who are experiencing their own 'coming of age' moments and need to see their intense emotions mirrored and validated.
