Title: Summer ConstellationsAuthor: Alisha Sevigny
Publisher: KCP Loft
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: May 1, 2018
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Julia Ducharme is ready for a fresh start. Her little brother has finally recovered from a serious illness, and now she just wants to enjoy peak season at the campground her family owns. Maybe this will be the year her annual summer fling with Dan Schaeffer becomes something more?
But her summer dreams are quickly shattered. First, Dan arrives for vacation with a new girlfriend in tow, and then Julia discovers this may be her last summer in the only home she's ever known.
Crushing medical bills have brought her single mom to the brink of bankruptcy, and a wealthy developer is sniffing around the campground. He sees what Julia sees: lush woods, a pristine lake, miles of trails for adventure. Unlike Julia, he thinks this is the perfect spot for a casino resort.
Heartbroken and afraid, Julia looks to the stars for some perspective. Taking her telescope down to the dock one night, she has a chance encounter with a guitar-playing boy who offers some helpful advice. Too bad this handsome stranger is the developer's son, Nick Constantine.
As plans for a resort move forward, Julia is desperate to find a solution that doesn't mean leaving the lake. Nick, in turn, is desperate to separate himself from his father's aggressive business tactics. He promises that, together, they can thwart the sale.
But can Julia trust him to conspire against his own father? And could she ever she trust him with her heart?
SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS is a story of lost summers, hidden treasure and love written in the stars. It is also a thoughtful reflection on what it means to love --- and leave --- one's childhood home.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: SUmmer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny
Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny tells the story of a headstrong girl fighting to save her family’s campsite while also falling for its potential buyer’s son. I always love summery reads, but I don’t think I’ve ever read a book in which the main character owns a campsite. This book is light yet serious, and it contains a strong bond between siblings bound to make you smile.
❀ Perfect Setting
This book tells the story of a girl who is trying to save her family’s campsite. They need to sell the campsite in order to pay off medical bills, but Julia isn’t ready to lose her home. As if this wasn’t hard enough, she ends up falling for the buyer’s son. The setting of this book is so perfect, and I loved reading the descriptions of the campsite. I could just picture myself swimming in the lake and hunting for treasure. I also enjoyed how realistically the story is portrayed, which makes me feel for Julia even more. Overall, this is a sweet story with some strong summer vibes.
❀ Strong Main Character
Julia is such a strong character. She is dealing with a lot of hardship after her best friend leaves, her boyfriend shows up with a new girl, and her mother announces the news about the campsite. However, Julia perseveres and tries her hardest to raise money to keep the campsite open. There is a bit of insta-love, but it is interesting how she first thinks to make sure Nick isn’t just using her. I always love an independent character, and Julia is not afraid to stand up for what she wants.
❀ Family Theme
I really enjoyed the theme of family in Summer Constellations. Julia and her brother have a strong bond, and the things they do for each other made me smile. They stick together to fight for their campsite, even if it goes against what their mother wants. I also enjoyed how Dan (Julia’s boyfriend) befriends her brother and teaches him to play the guitar. There are so many books out there with sibling rivalry, and I definitely prefer the wholesome interactions in this story.
❀ Summery Read
Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny is a summery read with some heavier topics. The main character is perseverant, and I loved reading her interactions with her brother. This book is short and sweet, and it contains an important message.
About Alisha Sevigny
Alisha Sevigny holds a degree in Professional Writing and Sociology from the University of Victoria, is a film school graduate, former literary agent and hot yoga lover.
A shameless romantic, Alisha and her husband have travelled the world together. On a trip to Panama she fell in love with the country, culture, and their national emblem, the Golden Frog and was inspired to write her first Young Adult novel, KISSING FROGS.
Her second book, SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS is about a young woman fighting to save her family campground while trying not to fall in love, comes out May 1, 2018 with KCP Loft.
Born and raised in Kitimat, British Columbia, Alisha has always had a strong connection to the environment and conservationist spirit. She now lives in Toronto with her family.
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This book sounds great, and it’s my first time hearing about it! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles
This one sounds so good! It’s one I would want to read in the summer for sure.
I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. 🙂
…Dan plays the guitar, too?
Sounds like a sweet read!
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I don’t think I have read anything with a campsite in it. This sounds like a great book. I will have to add this to my TBR. Loved your review!
Mary
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It’s a setting that I don’t think I have read before, either. I hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
What a pretty cover. We are a camping family so I really want to read this one that’s in a campground setting!
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It is such a fun setting, for sure! 🙂
Some insta-love is just fine, especially when it comes with a cover like this!
Right?! I couldn’t agree more. 🙂
I just read another review for this one- sounds great, like a good summery read. Plus I love love that cover!!
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It is perfect for summer reading! 🙂
Light yet serious are my favorite kind of books, and I love when there is a positive family focus too. Sounds great to me.
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Books that have a family theme are ones that I tend to enjoy as well. 🙂
This book sounds like a great read!~ I can relate to medical bills!
I love books that feature a strong sibling bond. This sounds really good.
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Great review! This sounds pretty good! Adding to my TBR! 🙂
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Ooohh! This seems really interesting!
Sounds very interesting!
I like the stars at night theme
This sounds like a good and very interesting story.