The Last Summer of Us Synopsis

Limpet, Steffan and Jared. Three best friends crammed into a clapped-out rust bucket of a car on a whirlwind road trip to forget their troubles and see out the end of the summer. But no matter how far they drive, they can't escape the hidden secrets and slow-burning romance that could upset the balance of their friendship - perhaps forever.

The Last Summer of Us Reader Reviews

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• Shannon McCluskey - 'a book that you will never forget as it is so interesting and exciting.'
• Edel Waugh - 'The needing of the closeness of friendship during tough times when only friends can understand what you are going through was believable and the entire story was written so well I often had a lump in my throat.'
• Lauren Coffman - 'an exciting, sad and captivating book that I would definitely recommend.'
• Nickey Hawryszczuk - 'This is the story of three teenage friends who have all had grief in their young lives. It was a really heartwarming story set over one summer. A well written late teens/young adult story.'
• Stacie Ball - 'A great debut book about grief and the power of a good friendship...beautifully written and such an easy read, while I was reading I found myself completely caught up in everything that was going on'
• Amy Laws - 'A really good book about everything from friendship to grief that I would definitely recommend.'
• Sarah Murray - 'A road trip filled with friendships, loss and a few laughs along the way. This new voice in young adult literature is not one you will soon forget.'
• Amanda Gray - 'I was excited to read The Last Summer of Us. I did like each of the characters, but sadly, my high hopes were a little too high..'

The Last Summer of Us Press Reviews

“A perfect summer read: romance, beaches and a music festival but it’s emotional too, tackling grief, lies and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.” The Bookseller

“Perfectly captures that moment in teenage friendships when life pulls you apart from each other.” Holly Bourne, author of The Manifesto on How to be Interesting

“The Last Summer of Us is a beautiful story of grief, friendship and hope, and one that has left me in complete awe.” Once Upon a Bookcase

“A sparkling debut with one of the best slow-burning romances on the YA scene.” The Mile Long Bookshelf

“A perfect road trip story which is full of heart.” The Overflowing Library

“A story of loss, regret and friendship cleverly disguised as a summer road trip filled with humour and future anecdotes.” Sarah Churchill, vlogger

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All versions of this book

ISBN: 9781474955447
Publication date: 30/08/2018
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9781409587699
Publication date: 01/05/2015
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback

Book Information

About Maggie Harcourt

Like Limpet, Steffan and Jared, Maggie Harcourt was born and raised in Wales, where she grew up dreaming of summer road trips and telling stories for a living. As well as studying Medieval Literature at UCL, Maggie has variously worked as a PA, a hotel chambermaid and for a French chef before realising her dreams and beginning to write full time. She now lives just outside Bath, and still visits Wales to wander the Carmarthenshire beaches and countryside. Read a Q&A with the author here.   Photo credit Lou Abercrombie

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