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The Boys of Summer by C.J. Duggan



Quiet, 17-year-old Tess doesn’t relish the thought of a Summer time job.

She wants nothing more than to forget the past haunts of high school and have fun with her best friends before dreaded Year 12 begins.

To Tess, summer is when everything happens: riding bikes down to the lake, watching the fire works at the Onslow show, and water bomb fights at the sweltering Sunday markets.

How did she let her friends talk her into working?

After first shift disasters, rude wealthy tourists, and a taunting ex boyfriend, Tess is convinced nothing good can come from working her summer away. However, Tess finds unlikely allies in a group of locals dubbed ‘The Onslow Boys’, who are old enough to drive cars, drink beer, and not worry about curfews. Tess’s summer of working expands her world with a series of first times with new friends, forbidden love, and heartbreaking chaos.

Loved this book! Reminded me of spending my summers in high school chasing older guys and partying! Plus I worked at a restaurant and catering company for 3 years. Tess & Toby were sweet. I hated how Tess was so unsure of how Toby felt but it was realistic. I know when I was younger it was always hard to have "the talk" and know where you stand. I also LOVED Sean! So excited to have the next book from his perspective.

I really like this book but I was kind of annoyed with Tess.