Sasha, Cam, Nell and Hetal have been friends for years but recently life seems to have got in the way and the lack of time means the girls have drifted a bit. However, when an opportunity arises for a road trip across France, it sounds like the perfect way to reconnect with each other, but not everything goes to plan, and with a wedding to get to, the pressure seems to just build and build. Could the adventure of a life-time end up ruining the girls' friendship?
All four girls are struggling with issues in their lives which are dominating their thoughts and emotions. Sasha's dad is about to get married again and she really doesn't want to be a bridesmaid, especially when her dad calls her unreliable. Cam is all set to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time, having only recently connected with her dad. Nell is terrified her new boyfriend will end up cheating on her while she's away, and Hetal is doing her best to make sure everything is perfect but feels she's just getting everything wrong.
The girls are normal teenagers all learning how to navigate life changes, emotions and friendship. Doing that whilst travelling across France, couped up in a small car and a tent was never going to be plain sailing. One of the biggest issues is that the girls don't talk to each other about what they have going on, choosing to bottle it up instead, which is never a good idea.
The trip itself is a glorious jaunt through France, with a host of different towns visited which made me dream of crusty baguettes and flaky croissants. Clearly things don't go smoothly for the girls (what would be the fun in that?) and a host of challenges are set to try them; the question is whether they will bring the girls closer together or push them over the edge.
The book is one that will make you smile, and may even make you shed a tear or two. With themes of friendship and family issues woven through the pages, the book will enable readers to understand that talking is better than bottling things up.
Publishing 12th June, Summer Under The Stars is a sun-filled road trip full of warmth and hope that will make the perfect summer read, especially if you're heading to France! It's a perfect for those who are just moving up to YA.
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