Twenty Boy Summer
Twenty Boy Summer
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
California • Contemporary
2009
YA
15-18 years
940L
Super Short Summary
Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler is a 2010 young adult novel about best friends Frankie and Anna, who spend twenty days in Zanzibar Bay, California, planning to meet one boy each day. Their summer takes an emotional turn as Anna struggles with the secret love she had for Frankie’s deceased brother, Matt, complicating her participation in their boy-centric adventures and leading to tension between the girls. The book addresses themes of grief, loss, and moving on from trauma following a loved one's death.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Emotional
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
40,936 ratings
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Review Roundup
Sarah Ockler’s Twenty Boy Summer masterfully combines themes of love, loss, and healing through a compelling teenage narrative. Critics praise its emotional depth and relatable characters, though some find the plot predictable and pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a poignant read that resonates well with its intended young adult audience.
Who Should Read Twenty Boy Summer?
Readers who would enjoy Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler are typically teens and young adults who appreciate realistic contemporary fiction. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and If I Stay by Gayle Forman will find the themes of love, loss, and healing particularly resonant in this poignant narrative.
40,936 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Novel • Fiction
California • Contemporary
2009
YA
15-18 years
940L
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