This felt like a real romance, one that could easily have happened in real life. It's gritty and doesn't shy away from the ugliness of love. I can't really put into words how much I simply adored this book. The idea of finding your person when you're 13 and spending your summers falling deeper in love is literally precious. It's less about the steam and more about the slow burn as Sam and Percy come to terms with their feelings. What makes it even more hard-hitting is the context under which they're reunited. It's definitely a heartbreaker and explains why I was uncontrollably crying last night. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to feel a little something and wants to spend their summers on the lake.