Review: Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

Second Chance Summer is a book by Morgan Matson, first published in 2012 by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd.

Taylor's life is crashing down, her heart breaking into a million tiny pieces.

On her 17th birthday, she is told her dad has 4 months to live. Obviously, it is by far the worst birthday ever.

But not only that. For her dad's last summer, his wish is to spend his time at their lakeside house, the one that Taylor last saw as a 12 year old.

It's definitely going to be an interesting summer for Taylor, especially as when she last visited Lake Phoenix, she left her best friend and very first boyfriend with a lot of unanswered questions.

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There was movement at the base of the dock. The kayak I had seen earlier was now tied up and bobbing in the water, and I could see the person who'd been in it-a guy-climbing up the ladder using one hand, holding the kayak paddle in the other. The sun was glancing off the water so that the glare was blocking his face as he stopped on to the dock, but I figured this was probably just a neighbour. He walked forward, out of the glare, then stopped abruptly, staring at me. I blinked in surprise, and found myself staring back. 

Standing across from me, five years older, all grown up, and much future than I remembered him being, was Henry Crosby. 

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I cannot deny the fact that I enjoyed this book. In fact, I not only enjoyed it, but I would go as far as to say it was perfect.

Second Chance Summer is one of those books that you feel really part of, and I found myself thinking about Taylor and her family while I wasn't reading.

As I realized at the end of the book, there is a lot of characters involved in the story. But, because of Morgan Matson's amazing descriptions, you can remember every single one.

This book really is an emotional one, and it makes you think about your own life and problems. It wasn't Taylor's story that hit me hard, but the millions of real people around the world who can relate to her.

I think the best way to describe this book is the fact that it shows you exactly what "The best of times, the worst of times" means.

I would certainly not hesitate to recommend Second Chance Summer to John Green lovers, and if you enjoyed First Love by James Patterson, this one could be one for you!

-Beth

Happy Reading!❤️