Second Chance Summer

    Love... Drama... Conflict... Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson has all of these. In a heartbreaking story about a young girl who instead of facing her problems chooses to run from them. Though when her father informs her of a family issue… Taylor Edwards can't run away this time. But, she does get a second chance to repair the summer she tried to leave behind five years ago…

   Second Chance Summer takes place in the sunny Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, where Taylor is hoping to spend one last summer while her family is still together. Matson wrote this book about a summer romance but, the story goes to a much deeper level. Taylor Edwards deals with personal conflicts, her father’s illness, her first love, and someone who used to know her better than anyone. Taylor's experiences give her many ‘second chances’ that are all telling her the same thing.

The ability to capture the reader with tender       moments and a positive outlook amazed me. Matson is able to create the most amazing characters that any teenager can relate with. Second Chance Summer takes you into each character’s life while causing you to ponder your own. Even though she has only written two novels, I am already obsessed with her writing.

    As I approached the end of the book I was nervous for how it would finish. When you read this book you will know why I felt this way. Just remember, Second Chance Summer is a heart-wrenching story that shows how to have hope in extreme adversity. It will for sure make you shed a tear or two before you reach the end. A+!