Cool for the Summer follows Larissa as she returns from a fantastic summer with newfound confidence. When Chase, star football player, expresses an interest in her it seems that all her dreams are coming true. Only what if they aren’t? Larissa spent the summer with Jasmine, who suddenly shows up at her school. Jasmine seems content to pretend what they shared over the summer never happened, leaving Larissa to question what and who she truly wants.

My favorite part of this book is the representation around being bi and being questioning. I loved the exploration of identity and feeling unsure what labels fit or whether one even wants a label at all. I think this is so important to discuss and will really resonate with readers. There are lots of nods to the movie Grease, which I appreciated! The pacing seemed a little fast to me; I would have enjoyed seeing more about what happens after the ending scene. The plot also deals with miscommunication, which is not my personal favorite.

This is a sweet YA romance with a powerful message about self-discovery. The story flows quickly and I loved the premise behind it. I would definitely recommend picking it up! Thank you so much to Dahlia Adler, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.