One character’s actions would make another character do something, which would create a vicious cycle that ultimately prolonged the love triangle. It felt juvenile at times, and I wanted to scream at the characters to have a conversation with one another. And I think that it’s really important to tell the right story.” “Just because you’re telling a good story, doesn’t mean it’s the right story. A lot of the problems the main character faced could have been avoid by just communicating with others. One of my biggest problems with the book was the characters. His interest in Lara did seem random, but in adolescence, sometimes attraction happens out of the blue. There wasn’t one character that stood out to me, but I did enjoy Chase – Lara’s male love interest. I enjoyed both timelines, and it was interesting to see how Lara acted away for the summer versus at school.

I think that she portrays a lot of people who are trying to figure out their sexuality. She isn’t sure what she wants or how she feels. From the start, Lara’s emotions and desires are all over the place. This book is about coming into your own and discovering your sexuality. If you enjoy a messy, queer love triangle, then this is the book for you. But if she’s finally got the guy, why can’t she stop thinking about the girl? And it's about the people who will let us be who we are.Lara has everything she ever wanted: a tight-knit group of friends, a job that borders on cool, and Chase, the boy of her literal dreams. It's about the things we want and the things we need. But if she's finally got the guy, why can't she stop thinking about the girl?ĭahlia Adler's Cool for the Summer is a story of self-discovery and new love.

Lara has everything she ever wanted: a tight-knit group of friends, a job that borders on cool, and Chase, the boy of her literal dreams. A memory that becomes a confusing, disorienting present when Jasmine herself walks through the front doors of the school to see Lara and Chase chatting it up in front of the lockers. A memory of a confusing, romantic, strangely perfect summer spent with a girl named Jasmine. Maybe.flirting, even? No, wait, he's definitely flirting, which is pretty much the sum of everything Lara's wanted out of life.Įxcept she's haunted by a memory.

He's tall, strong, sweet, a football star, and frankly, stupid hot. Lara's had eyes for exactly one person throughout her three years of high school: Chase Harding. I am hopelessly devoted to this summer dream of a book.' -Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs.

Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler