A sweet and nostalgic coming-of-age romance that captures the fleeting magic of a summer.
A Summer Lasts Forever is a heartfelt story that explores self-discovery and the power of young love. The novel follows sixteen-year-old Ginny Edmunds, whose father takes their family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to spend a summer away in Vermont. Frustrated at being pulled away from her friends and a romantic relationship back home, Ginny feels adrift until she meets Sam and Ben Morton, brothers tied to a generational business in Bennington. As she gets closer to the Mortons, Ginny begins to feel comfortable with her life in Bennington, one defined by new friendships and unexpected connections. Sam, the older of the two brothers, carries the burden of family expectation as he’s being groomed to inherit the family store, though his true passion lies elsewhere. Ginny’s companionship offers him both a reprieve and a glimpse of possibility beyond the future set out for him. Together, Ginny and Sam navigate the challenges of differing backgrounds, parental pressures, and the self-doubts of adolescence, discovering how powerful a single summer can be in shaping who they become. Blending moments of joy, vulnerability, and the ache of change, Tamar Anolic crafts a story that shows how even the most temporary seasons can leave indelible marks on the heart.
With tender emotion that’s sure to send your heart into a spin, A Summer Lasts Forever is a sweet and nostalgic coming-of-age romance that captures the fleeting magic of a summer. The story lures you in with its charm and anchors itself with sharp character development. Each character has their hopes and burdens, and audiences will follow them faithfully with lumps in their throats as life takes them through every up and down in a heartfelt balance of romance and self-discovery. Ginny’s voice has authentic heart and soul, and as her feelings grow, readers will feel the independence and vulnerability of young adulthood as keenly as if it were happening to them. Sam’s struggle between duty and passion is a deeply felt character arc that drives his personality and allows readers to understand him at his very core. Complex family dynamics are portrayed with honesty and nuance, but this level of detail never intrudes on the ease of reading. As the plot unfolds, audiences always feel in capable hands with an author who maintains full emotional control. To reinforce this settled feeling, the backdrop is replete with atmosphere, particularly Bennington’s small-town charm. A Summer Lasts Forever is a recommended read indeed, and a touching story that lingers long after the final page.
