20 Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler is yet another Young Adult novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. I am really starting to think that the line between YA and books for adults is becoming more blurred as time goes on. This is a wonderful summer novel for teenage girls and their mothers.

"TWENTY BOY SUMMER explores what it truly means to love someone, what it means to grieve, and ultimately, how to make the most of every beautiful moment life has to offer." The characters and conversations are very real and the story at times is heartbreaking.

Anna and Frankie are teenage girls who have been best friends their entire lives. Anna has always had a crush on Frankie's older brother Matt. She is swept away when they secretly begin a relationship after her 15th birthday party. One month later Matt dies in a tragic car accident. Frankie and her parents grieve terribly over there loss. For Anna the grief is quite different. She feels she must keep their secret, so she can't fully grieve in public. The next summer Anna accompanies Frankie on a family vacation to their beach house. Frankie devises a plan for them each to meet 20 boys that summer. However, Anna is still thinking "What is the statute of limitations on feeling guilty for cheating on a ghost?"

20 Boy Summer is Sarah Ockler's first novel. It is a compelling story, which not only deals with grief, but about making the most out of your life. I look forward to Sarah's next book. For more information on the author and 20 Boy Summer, follow Sarah's blog.

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