Kid reviews for Second Chance Summer

It was a bit cliche at points, but all in all it was a great summer read! It's emotional and funny at various points and I couldn't put it down.

I read this book about a year ago, and absolutely loved it. The plot was intresting, the characters were realistic, and it was just overall a terrific book. The only thing I didn't like was the "twist" about why everyone was mad at her since I didn't think it was that big of a deal. Aside from that I thought it was an amazing novel that I was totally sugest. Plus it just has such a great summer time setting/vibe.

Very heartbreaking read about going through the loss of a parent. Nothing inappropriate. The main character has a crush, but there's nothing more than a light kiss. The only reason I say 12+ is because the writing level/lexile is meant for teens.

I never (ever ever ever) cry reading books. Rarely, I will cry in movies, but books, no. This book made me bawl. It has such a sad meaning and plot, but the book is almost philosophical and optimistic. I really loved it. Definitely in my top 5 favorite books, and definitely a must-read. It really reveals how we all should make the most of time. You never know what is going to happen tomorrow. Or next week, or next month, or next year. You never know. It really put's into perspective how families suffer when one has cancer. Wow.

This is an emotional, authentic, beautiful book. Its value should not be diminished. The romance is realistic and adorable, but the best part of the book is in the family, especially Taylor's connection with her father and her struggle to accept his inevitable death. Unlike many cancer stories, this book is not depressing and bleak: Taylor finds happiness despite all of her suffering. Morgan Mattson obviously understands teens and has some experience with losing a loved one to cancer. I cried and cried. Very relatable, especially for anyone who has experienced loss.

This novel is a heartbreaking, tear-jerking, exciting masterpiece. Taylor (the main character) struggles through the last summer she will have with her father before his cancer takes his body completely. She and her family go back to their beach house to have some time together. But between that, Taylor gets tangled up with her ex-boyfriend' and an ex-friend. Her journey is remarkable and I strongly recommend this to teens looking for a good read.

I have only cried a few times when I read or watched a movie. I was crying when I read this book. It's such an amazing book, I can't even find the words to describe it. Second Chance Summer is about 17 year old Taylor, who's father is dying of cancer. He decides to spend his last days at their old beach house on Lake Phoenix, where they haven't been for 4 years. When they get there, Taylor ends up having to fix her relationships with her friends and family. It sounds like a really cheesy book. However, it's not. Matson's writing is wonderful. The characters are likeable, it's actually a sadly realistic situation, and the story is a perfect combo of romance, humor, and tragedy. I recommend this book to any tween 12+ for making out, and dealing with loss.

It has romance in it but it isn't graphic. It swore some, but not a lot. It is about a teen returning to her summer cabin for one last summer with her dad who is dying of cancer, after 5 years ago when she left out of the blue without telling her friends. It is sad, but sweet. Not an action book but is simple, fun, and heartfelt. Matson also wrote Since Youv'e Been Gone, which was even better.