novel second chance summer by morgan matson

Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance-with family, with friends, and with love.įirstly, I loved the whole family dynamic of the Edwards and I thought they were a great example of a loving, caring support-unit. As the summer progresses and the Edwards become more of a family, they’re more aware than ever that they’re battling a ticking clock. Her former best friend is still around, as is her first boyfriend…and he’s much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve. Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven’t actually gone anywhere.

Taylor Edwards’ family might not be the closest-knit-everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled-but for the most part, they get along just fine. Then Taylor’s dad gets devastating news, and her parents decide that the family will spend one last summer all together at their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains.

Overall, a really great summery read and I really recommend it. I also loved how we got a little sneak peak into Amy and Roger’s lives who make a re-appearance (even if it is less than three sentences). I also liked how this book wasn’t afraid to include a much darker more serious topic, and I’ll give this book kudos for that. The setting was really summery and felt very atmospheric – perfect for putting me back in the spirit of summer. The wide variety of characters were really interesting and exciting to read about and I really liked the main protagonist Taylor, even though she isn’t my favourite Matson heroine. And although this book is definitely my least favourite Matson, I still really loved it. I love Morgan Matson and I’ve been raving on about her ever since I started this blog – and now I’ve read all three books that she currently has published.

Novel second chance summer by morgan matson