New Release Review: One Last Summer by Kate Spencer
About the Book
*Synopsis from Goodreads
From the cohost of the award-winning Forever35 podcast comes a dreamy, laugh-out-loud summer romance that asks: What do you do when the life you've planned isn't what you've dreamed?
Clara Millen’s life is spiraling out of control: her dream job is a nightmare, she’s resoundingly single, and it’s been years since she’s taken some time off. Thankfully, the last problem she can fix—this year she’ll join her friends on their annual summer vacation to their beloved childhood sleepover camp for a much-needed escape.
But when Clara arrives at Pine Lake Camp, she faces yet another unwelcome change: the owners are retiring and selling the property. The news turns her plans for revelry into a night of reminiscing . . . and prompts a surprise heart-to-heart between Clara and Mack, her old camp nemesis and constant competitor, who's still just as annoying (and annoyingly handsome).
Soon the campfires aren't all that's throwing off sparks. And when one wildly passionate night turns into two (then too many to count!), Clara begins to wonder if she and Mack could have a future together. But when Clara's boss finally offers her everything she's worked so hard for, Clara will need to decide if the life she's always wanted is the life that makes her feel truly alive.
Review
One Last Summer was a fun and light-hearted read, perfect for a weekend getaway or beach vacation.
The story line of longtime friends meeting up at their old summer camp as adults was cute and had all the nostalgic feels. I most enjoyed the change and growth in Clara and Sam's friendship.
The romantic pairing of Clara and Mack didn't quite win me over. They had a very playful, competitive, "friends who act like enemies" vibe. They were flirty, but the passion was lacking for me.
Overall, though the romance was lacking depth, I enjoyed my time reading this story. Check it out if you enjoy women's fiction summer reads.
*Complimentary copy for review provided by Hachette Book Group Canada. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.
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About the Author
Kate Spencer is the author of the upcoming romantic comedy, In a New York Minute (Forever, 2022), and the memoir The Dead Moms Club (Seal Press, 2017). She's also the co-host of the podcast Forever35, which tackles all things self-care with humor and honesty. Her written work has appeared on numerous platforms and publications, including Buzzfeed, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, and Esquire. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids.
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