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Cool for the Summer

By: Dahlia Adler
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
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"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

Contemporary LGBT LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Romance Witty High School

Critic Reviews

<p>"Lighthearted but still tackling serious issues, this audiobook makes for an entertaining,<br>funny, and heartfelt listen." -- <i>Booklist</i><br><br>"Witty, wise, and disarmingly tender. I am hopelessly devoted to this summer dream of a book." - Becky Albertalli, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda</i><br><br>“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, <i>Cool for the Summer </i>will leave readers grinning long after they finish.” – Jennifer Dugan, author of <i>Hot Dog Girl </i>and<i> Verona Comics</i><br><br>"A little bit sexy and a little bit sweet - Dahlia Adler has written the perfect summer romance, filled with humor, joy, and self-discovery. <i>Cool for the Summer</i> is a delight and an anthem to self-love all at once.” - Aminah Mae Safi, author of <i>Tell Me How You Really Feel<br><br></i>"Filled with summer vibes and swoon-worthy moments, <i>Cool for the Summer </i>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 <i>Going Off Script</i></p>
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