Beschreibung
A dreamy young adult romance where a teenager falls for the one boy who is off limits: the boy next door.
It s the novel s tender, awkward, sexy, dizzy-happy portrayal of first love that really makes it soar. The Horn Book
An almost perfect summer romance [that] will have every girl who reads the novel wishing for a Jase of her own. Kirkus Reviews
Which way do you turn when your heart pulls you two ways?
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her rooftop perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she were one of them . . . and then one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her trellis and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase s family embraces Samantha, even as she keeps him a secret from her own. Then, in an instant, her two worlds collide in an unthinkable tragedy that leaves Samantha reeling and forced to make an impossible decision one that no one could have seen coming. A dreamy, enthralling summer read, full of romance and characters who stay with you long after the last page.
Rezension
Excellent . . . Movingly captures the intensity of first love [and] the corrupting forces of power. . . . As the lines between villains and heroes shift, readers will be reminded how right and wrong choices are rarely crystal clear. Publishers Weekly, starred review
Samantha and Jase have chemistry that crackles: it s the novel s tender, awkward, sexy, dizzy-happy portrayal of first love that really makes it soar. The Horn Book
A teen romance [that] feels like something bigger. The Guardian
Serious swoonsville. iHeartDaily
A summer romance with depth. The Boston Sunday Globe
The characters are dynamic and realistic. Strong narrative pacing adds to the whole sun-kissed package, which is on par with authors such as Sarah Dessen and Deb Caletti. School Library Journal
An almost perfect summer romance [that] will have every girl who reads the novel wishing for a Jase of her own. Kirkus Reviews
Fitzpatrick perfectly captures the heady joys of first love while still dealing with everyday realities. VOYA
Jase and Samantha have a heart-warming romance every girl will envy. Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry series
A wonderful read that will connect with your heart guaranteed! Lurlene McDaniel, bestselling author of Heart to Heart
One of the best books I read this past year. . . . Wonderful, uplifting and beautifully written. Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
