Review: Lake Life

 

Last summer, Maya told her best friend how much she loved her. Rashida did not share her feelings. This summer, Maya doesn't even want to be at the lake. She doesn't want to feel awkward around Rashida or everyone else who witnessed her humiliation. 

Gabe's sent to Spruce Lake as a last straw. Her mother is nearby working. It's such a small town, Gabe can't get into too much trouble. Gabe can't believe she's stuck in this town for the whole summer. It's going to be miserable - at last she thinks so until she meets Maya.

When she learns Maya's story, Gabe realizes the two of them can help each other out. If they fake date, Gabe's mom will be happy that she's taking Something seriously and staying out of trouble. Maya can make Rashida jealous. It's a win-win - what could possibly go wrong?

My Thoughts: I really liked this fake dating romance. And I loved that it's set in a small town. There's a bunch of fun characters here, but my favorite is the woman who took Gabe under her wing. I enjoyed the activism and the love for the environment. I felt really bad for Gabe and her parentals - they were terrible. I loved the banter between Maya and Gabe. This was a fun summer romance. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A fantastic queer summer romance with the fake dating trope.