The Season of You and Me

Gr 9 Up—Constantine's latest is a teen journey of exploration, choice and consequence, and love. Cassidy, a soon-to-be senior in high school, feels hurt and betrayed by her ex-boyfriend but finds that she still loves him. Bryan, a camp counselor at a summer resort town, struggles to adjust to life in a wheelchair since his ill-fated choice. They share their stories and conflicting emotions and meet when Cassidy moves in with her dad at the resort town. Is she escaping? Or does she really want to spend a whole summer instead of her usual week with her dad? The dialogue, both internal and with friends throughout the book, is authentic and sets a fast pace. Readers will love the decision-making process of both main characters and appreciate their interactions with friends and family members. Moments of peril, comedy, and heartrending realizations will engage readers until the very end.