Review: Firefly Summer

 

For the longest time, it's just been Ryanna and her Dad. Then a new stepmother entered the picture. Now, her grandparents wrote a letter asking her to visit for the summer. She isn't sure about it. Apparently they had a big fight with her dad when her mom died and they haven't talked since.

Ryanna decides to visit the camp. She's stunned to learn that she has cousins, aunts, and uncles too. At first she feels like an outsider. They aren't any rules. There's very little structure. Ryanna is a bit overwhelmed by it all.

But before long, she's learning about her mother, playing with her cousins, and having the time of her life. She soon learns that a property dispute makes this the last summer at the camp. Ryanna can't believe it; she'll do everything in her power to save the camp.

My Thoughts: I really loved this book. It was sweet, charming, and full of life. I loved watching Ryanna struggle to find her place in the camp. The camp was an amazing place and it sounds like such a great summer. I loved the bit about fireflies. I loved learning about her mother. I loved how both Ryanna and her mother liked mystery novels. I loved the treasure hunt. I loved how Ryanna's name came to be. I loved the cousins playing together and making up games. Trying to save the camp was funny - the things they came up with. I love how it all ended and I'm really hoping to a sequel. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: ARC sent for review

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library collections.