Best Summer Ever
by Jessica Cunsolo
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Perfect for readers of YA contemporary romance and authors like Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen, and Beth Reekles. Set in a glamorous lakeside house, this dual POV beach read is the ideal combination of enemies-to-lovers, family drama, and female friendship.
Perfect for readers of YA contemporary romance and authors like Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen, and Beth Reekles. Set in a glamorous lakeside house, this dual POV beach read is the ideal combination of enemies-to-lovers, family drama, and female friendship.
Jenna doesn't like to appear out of control . . . ever. But when she learns her best friend has accepted a place at a university on the other side of the country, her father is moving to Vancouver and selling the family properties, and her cousin/BFF Olivia has decided to move in with her boyfriend, Jenna's carefully constructed fa§ade begins to crack. Everyone around her is making plans and moving on . . . except her.
Faced with losing everything that matters to her, Jenna decides to invite her friends to her family's lake house and host a weeklong extravaganza before everyone goes their separate ways. So what if she doesn't ask her dad first? It'll be a party to make everyone remember her; what could go wrong?
Meanwhile, Olivia has just learned that her long-term boyfriend cheated on her and she has to decide whether to break up or forgive him. The last thing she wants to do is attend a party, especially with her ex's best friend, but she can't let Jenna down. Now, she has to figure out how to keep the truth secret--and what comes next.
As the week unfolds, friendships are tested and so are new and old romances. And by the end of their trip, both Jenna and Olivia discover that it's impossible to be in control all the time (especially if feelings are involved) . . . and this summer will change everything.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781998854158
- Binding
- Paperback
- Authors
- Jessica Cunsolo
- Publisher
- Wattpad Books
- Published Date
- June 10, 2025
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 352
- Physical Info
- 1 in H x 8.2 in L x 5.2 in W (0.7 lb)

very good book if look drama and romantic this is for YOU
Jenna has just graduated from high school, and all her friends are going to different schools. Her mother is dead, and Jenna and her father have communication problems, so when she finds out that he is planning to sell properties, move to a new city with a new wife, she feels truly deserted.She plans one last party with her friends at the family lake house, even though her father had said no. While they are there, friends clear the air, find new love interests and Jenna makes peace with her father. Some drinking at the parties. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc, with no pressure for a positive review.
A summer-coded YA romance read perfect for poolside lounging. I enjoyed that it was dual POV without being both sides of the romance, but rather the two female MC’s who are cousins. It made the story interesting in that it was 2 love stories in one. I related to Olivia’s situation and am glad with how her storyline started to go for her.The cover is also absolutely stunning and goes with the text really well.
Jessica Cunsolo has done it again! My 22-year-old self was not reading this my 16-year-old self was. We follow two cousins who are soon to be going off to college. Both of them are going through major life changes and are trying to navigate their relationships through the shift. This book took me through all the frustration and nostalgia and grief I had in my teen years as everything changed around me. The only issues I had throughout the whole thing was that the slow pacing almost lulled the story to a stop which made this a much longer read for me than I am used to with Jessica's books. I also found trouble with just how many characters there were. It almost became confusing to follow based on how many names and people we focus on through the story. All that aside, this story was a really refreshing YA teen fiction that focused on friendship and coming of age instead of solely focusing on the boys in the story as romantic interests. What a refreshing summer teen book that is reminiscent of the YA books of my childhood.
When it comes to summer romance books, I gravitate toward feel-good, drama-filled YA romcoms that hit like your favorite coming-of-age TV shows. 😏 If you loved The Summer I Turned Pretty or To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, this one reads like the perfect blend of both. It's the ultimate beach read to start your summer. 🎥🍿🛶 What I loved:Everything. I want my YA romance novels to have drama, emotional tension, and relatable characters, and this book totally delivered. It explores:🩷 Cheating & trust🩷 Outgrowing old friendships🩷 Family dysfunction🩷 Finding your voice🩷 Healthy communication (!!!)🛶 Expect:💥 Relationship drama🎓 College-bound coming-of-age🗪 Dual POV👯 Strong female friendships☀️ Small-town summer setting🔥 Steam: kissing only🛶 How was the romance?Two arcs: one centers on childhood love & self-discovery, the other on emotional intimacy & breaking down walls. Both were sweet, heartfelt, and hit all the right notes for a YA love story. 🥰🛶 Do I recommend it?Absolutely. If you’re after a low-spice summer romance that still brings the tension, banter, and emotional pull, Best Summer Ever is a must. 🥹😍🛶 Perfect for fans of:📚 Jenny Han📚 Kasie West📚 Sarah Dessen🛶 Mood: ✨ Nostalgic | 🏖️ Coastal summer | 👯♀️ Girlhood🛶 Read if you like:👙 Small-town beach reads💗 YA friendship😎 Coming-of-age summer stories🎬 Books that feel like Love & Gelato or The Summer I Turned Pretty
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