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Twenty Boy Summer
by Sarah Ockler
Another teen book that I absolutely loved. It wasn’t perfect, but it definitely had its moments and it left me with one of those great, post-reading feelings like I could change my whole life around.
Twenty Boy Summer is the story of Anna and Frankie, two best friends who are surviving in the aftermath of the loss of their third best friend— Matt, Frankie’s brother and Anna’s secret boyfriend. They go on a summer trip to California determined to have the “Absolute Best Summer Ever” and meet at least twenty boys between the two of them, the setup to any great summer story.
The story was great, the feelings were real, the imagery was often beautiful and captivating. Anna is a believable character with very real emotions and a frustrating sense of responsibility for her best friend. The most annoying part of the novel is Frankie, who, aside from being described as physically perfect is just selfish and bratty for most of the novel. The characters both undergo a lot of growth, but Frankie’s initial personality is the only thing keeping this book from being a five.
I loved this book because I wanted everything to be alright for Anna and Frankie from the get-go. The author does a great job of starting the action right away and getting you hooked, and from there on you’re on the edge of your seat, hoping that the girls get another night out and that they don’t get caught sneaking back in, but waiting in suspense for the moment you’re sure that they will. This novel really draws you in and makes you want to find out what happens next.
It was a great, fun read. I finished it in a day. Definitely worth your time.
Twenty Boy Summer is the story of Anna and Frankie, two best friends who are surviving in the aftermath of the loss of their third best friend— Matt, Frankie’s brother and Anna’s secret boyfriend. They go on a summer trip to California determined to have the “Absolute Best Summer Ever” and meet at least twenty boys between the two of them, the setup to any great summer story.
The story was great, the feelings were real, the imagery was often beautiful and captivating. Anna is a believable character with very real emotions and a frustrating sense of responsibility for her best friend. The most annoying part of the novel is Frankie, who, aside from being described as physically perfect is just selfish and bratty for most of the novel. The characters both undergo a lot of growth, but Frankie’s initial personality is the only thing keeping this book from being a five.
I loved this book because I wanted everything to be alright for Anna and Frankie from the get-go. The author does a great job of starting the action right away and getting you hooked, and from there on you’re on the edge of your seat, hoping that the girls get another night out and that they don’t get caught sneaking back in, but waiting in suspense for the moment you’re sure that they will. This novel really draws you in and makes you want to find out what happens next.
It was a great, fun read. I finished it in a day. Definitely worth your time.