Cool for the Summer, Dahlia Adler
Cool for the Summer, Dahlia Adler
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Cool for the Summer

Author: Dahlia Adler

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 6 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/11/2021

Synopsis

"Witty, wise, and disarmingly tender. I am hopelessly devoted to this summer dream of a book."--Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Dahlia Adler's Cool for the Summer is a story of self-discovery and new love. It’s about the things we want and the things we need. And it’s about the people who will let us be who we are.

Lara's had eyes for exactly one person throughout her three years of high school: Chase Harding. He's tall, strong, sweet, a football star, and frankly, stupid hot. Oh, and he's talking to her now. On purpose and everything. Maybe...flirting, even? No, wait, he's definitely flirting, which is pretty much the sum of everything Lara's wanted out of life.

Except she’s haunted by a memory. A memory of a confusing, romantic, strangely perfect summer spent with a girl named Jasmine. A memory that becomes a confusing, disorienting present when Jasmine herself walks through the front doors of the school to see Lara and Chase chatting it up in front of the lockers.

Lara has everything she ever wanted: a tight-knit group of friends, a job that borders on cool, and Chase, the boy of her literal dreams. But if she's finally got the guy, why can't she stop thinking about the girl?

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books

About Dahlia Adler

DAHLIA ADLER is an editor by day, a freelance writer by night, and an author and anthologist at every spare moment in between. She's the founder of LGBTQReads; her novels include the Kids' Indie Next picks Cool for the Summer, Home Field Advantage, and Going Bicoastal, a Sydney Taylor Honor book; and she is the editor of the anthologies His Hideous Heart, That Way Madness Lies, At Midnight, and, with Jennifer Iacopelli, Out of Our League. Dahlia lives in New York with her family and a wall of overflowing bookcases.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on May 24, 2022

Hands down. I loved this book. I enjoyed each of the characters. I liked the genuine, motivational writing style. And I liked the idea of self discovery, pure emotional, inspirational outcome! Of course I liked the bisexual love triangle theme between Lara, Jasmine and Chase! The only thing bothere......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on May 05, 2021

Man, do I love a messy queer love triangle. This book was SO MUCH FUN. It is full of pining and sass and questioning and FEELINGS and I highly, highly recommend checking this one out if you like YA romance! Seriously, so cute. This needs to be made into a summer movie asap bc I NEED IT (Also, I liste......more

Goodreads review by Bel on March 27, 2022

o cara virou o maior gado da guria DO NADA só pra acabar (view spoiler)[levando um pé na bunda kkkkk muita luta meu parceiro (hide spoiler)] (esse entrou pra lista de livros que eu queria ter lido na adolescência)......more

Goodreads review by Irena BookDustMagic on September 10, 2021

Cool for the Summer was maybe the best book I read this summer and definitely one of my favourite ya contemporaries I read this year. It is coming of age story done well, with lead character discovering who she is and what she wants and doesn't want in her life, and how dreams coming true don't guara......more

Goodreads review by theresa on May 12, 2021

Cool For the Summer is a cute, summery romcom that puts a fun, sapphic spin on Grease. Adler takes her readers on a journey of self discovery and acceptance, all while exploring first love, friendship and identity. There were a lot of things I loved about this book! Primarily, I loved Larissa’s chara......more

Quotes

"Lighthearted but still tackling serious issues, this audiobook makes for an entertaining,
funny, and heartfelt listen." -- Booklist

"Witty, wise, and disarmingly tender. I am hopelessly devoted to this summer dream of a book." - Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

“Adler captures the radiance and joy of summer love and perfectly mixes it with all of the longing and wonder that comes after. Filled with nuance and charm, and queer girls you can’t help but root for, Cool for the Summer will leave readers grinning long after they finish.” – Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Verona Comics

"A little bit sexy and a little bit sweet - Dahlia Adler has written the perfect summer romance, filled with humor, joy, and self-discovery. Cool for the Summer is a delight and an anthem to self-love all at once.” - Aminah Mae Safi, author of Tell Me How You Really Feel

"Filled with summer vibes and swoon-worthy moments, Cool for the Summer is a book I wish I’d had as a teen. I related to Lara’s story so much, from dealing with divorced parents and the struggle of finding your own voice, to the rollercoaster ride of figuring out your sexuality. Dahlia perfectly captures what it’s like to feel torn between what we think we should want and what our hearts actually desire." - Jen Wilde, author of Going Off Script

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