SUMMER OF SLOANE

YA Contemporary | May 3, 2016 | Disney-Hyperion | HyperionTeens

Official trade reviews for SUMMER OF SLOANE:

“Through Sloane and everyone who orbits her, Schneider examines betrayal from many angles, as well as the myriad ways that people hurt one another and how one teenager moves forward to see new romance and hope in her future.”

— Publishers Weekly

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“What distinguishes this romance from a standard-issue beach read is its likable main character. . . Schneider’s debut asks readers to consider how and where to draw the line between forgivable and inexcusable transgressions in those we love.”

— Kirkus Reviews

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“The message of forgiveness is well delivered and Sloane is a likable, well-rounded character. . . An enjoyable beach read for fans of teen romance.”

— School Library Journal

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“Sloane is feisty yet vulnerable, and her soul-searching comes across as genuine, particularly when she discovers secrets within her own family. Adventures in jumping off of waterfalls...create an environment of independence in which Sloane can heal and forgive while still experiencing life and summertime fun.”

— Booklist Online

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Warm Hawaiian sun. Lazy beach days. Flirty texts with her boyfriend back in Seattle.

These are the things seventeen-year-old Sloane McIntyre pictured when she imagined the summer she’d be spending at her mom’s home in Hawaii with her twin brother, Penn. Instead, after learning an unthinkable secret about her boyfriend, Tyler, and best friend, Mick, all she has is a fractured hand and a completely shattered heart.

Once she arrives in Honolulu, though, Sloane hopes that Hawaii might just be the escape she needs. With beach bonfires, old friends, exotic food, and the wonders of a waterproof cast, there’s no reason Sloane shouldn’t enjoy her summer. And when she meets Finn McAllister, the handsome son of a hotel magnate who doesn’t always play by the rules, she knows he’s the perfect distraction from everything that’s so wrong back home.

But it turns out a measly ocean isn’t nearly enough to stop all the emails, texts, and voicemails from her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend, desperate to explain away their betrayal. And as her casual connection with Finn grows deeper, Sloane’s carefree summer might not be as easy to find as she’d hoped. Weighing years of history with Mick and Tyler against their deception, and the delicate possibility of new love, Sloane must decide when to forgive, and when to live for herself.