Welcome to First Line Friday, the linkup hosted by Reading is My Superpower! Today I’m featuring Caroline George’s new release, The Summer We Forgot.
June 13
Watercolor, Florida“Mom keeps bins in the foyer.”
The Summer We Forgot by Caroline George
The Basics
Title: The Summer We Forgot
Author: Caroline George
Publication Date: March 8, 2022
Genre: YA Suspense
My Rating: 4 Stars
From the Back Cover:
Some memories are better left forgotten.
Darby and Morgan haven’t spoken for two years, and their friend group has splintered. But when the body of their former science teacher is found in the marsh where they attended camp that summer, they realize they have more questions than answers . . . and even fewer memories.
No one remembers—or no one is talking.
The group of reunited friends begins to suspect that a murderer is stalking the coastal highway 30A, and they must try to recover their memories as quickly as possible . . . before the history they can’t remember repeats itself.
Everyone has a secret.
As tensions rise and time runs out, Darby and Morgan begin to wonder if they can believe one another . . . or if they can even trust themselves.
My Review
“Nowadays the world tells people to live their truths, but what if we’re not what we believe? What if we’re the lies we tell ourselves?”
Caroline George has written another gripping, evocative story in The Summer We Forgot. I don’t usually read YA fiction, but her voice, style, and ability to write such layered characters has made her a must-read author for me. This murder mystery follows a group of high school seniors whose lives were all turned upside down two summers ago, but they can’t remember why. The story drew me in from the beginning, from the coastal setting on 30A to the friendships between the characters to the twisty, layered plot.
“We’re part the lies we believe about ourselves and part the truths we forget.”
This is a coming of age story that readers of any age can relate to, as we question along with the characters whether or not we will let our past mistakes define us. If you are looking for a clean, deeply moving story that blends mystery with romance and friendship, look no further than The Summer We Forgot.
Now it’s your turn! Please share the first line of the book you’re reading in the comments below. Don’t forget to head to Reading is My Superpower to see what first lines other bloggers are sharing, or to share your own!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I have not read anything by this author although I have “Dearest Josephine” on my TBR list. Thanks for sharing (and reminding me of this author!). Here’s my post: https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/03/first-line-friday-42-knox.html
I really liked Dearest Josephine too! Thanks for sharing 😊
What are in the bins?? Good opening line. And nice review. My first line is up as well.
http://www.lyndonperrywriter.com/2022/03/first-line-friday-billionaires-nanny.html
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
My first line is from a Love Inspired by Susie Dietze releasing in April: A Need To Protect.
“There’s a man in the yard.”
That’s quite an opening line! What is he doing there?? Thanks for sharing 😊
That sounds like a book that would make a reader think. My first line is from The Veteran’s Vow by Jill Lynn. https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2022/03/11/the-veterans-vow/
It definitely keeps your mind engaged! Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend!
Thank you! You, too!