4 Stars
334 Pages
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Release Date: March 21, 2017
Genre: Fiction (Adult), General Fiction (Adult), Women’s Fiction, Infertility Issues, Family Dynamics, London
Lucy and Jonah Carpenter are a successful couple. Lucy really wants a baby. They try repeatedly with devastating results. At summertime, Camille, Jonah’s 16-year-old daughter from his previous marriage comes for a visit. Things are frosty between Lucy and Camille. Lucy does what she can to make Camille feel at home. All the while she is still grieving. Camille begins working at a retro clothing store and meets 17-year-old music student, Dez. The two become extremely close which is a worry for Lucy. When Dez is offered a position at a studio in New York, all their lives are affected. Is Lucy and Jonah’s relationship strong enough to survive the summer of Camille?
The book has a steady pace, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view except for diary entries or letters. This story is about family dynamics, miscommunication, and the stubbornness of a teenager. I thought it was well written and could connect with the characters. If you like stories based on family or relationship dynamics, you may enjoy reading this book.
