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Girl on the Run
When seventeen-year-old track star Jesse Collins's dreams of a full scholarship are shattered after the sudden death of her dad, she leaves home to work as a summer camp counselor to escape the nosy stares in her small town...and her own secret guilt. After a mix-up at registration, she's put in charge of a boys' cabin, and the head counselor, Kirk, predicts she won't last the first two weeks.
In the midst of fending off four twelve-year-old boys who are hell-bent on mortifying her and a growing attraction to Kirk, Jesse finds the inspiration to run again from an unlikely source.
In the midst of fending off four twelve-year-old boys who are hell-bent on mortifying her and a growing attraction to Kirk, Jesse finds the inspiration to run again from an unlikely source.
- GenresContemporaryYoung Adult
336 pages, Paperback
First published September 21, 2015
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B.R. Myers
13 books511 followersAlways in the mood for a good scare, B.R. Myers spent most of her teen years behind the covers of Lois Duncan, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King.
She is the author of the Mary Higgins Clark Award winning novel, A Dreadful Splendour, as well as numerous books for teens. Her YA novels have been chosen by the School Library Journal and the CCBC as top picks. Before she became a full time writer, she was a registered nurse for thirty-two years. A member of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia, she lives in Halifax with her family—and there is still a stack of books on her bedside table.
She is the author of the Mary Higgins Clark Award winning novel, A Dreadful Splendour, as well as numerous books for teens. Her YA novels have been chosen by the School Library Journal and the CCBC as top picks. Before she became a full time writer, she was a registered nurse for thirty-two years. A member of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia, she lives in Halifax with her family—and there is still a stack of books on her bedside table.
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December 2, 2015
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I couldn't stop reading! I started this book at about 5pm and by 12:24am I was reading the last page, and take into consideration that I took about a 2 hour brake for dinner and a bit of tv.
This book just hit me really hard, it was so easy for me to get into Jesse's mind set, her problems, her fears and her pain, there were many similarities between us that at times I felt like I was reading my own journal.
This book centers around Jesse, she a track and field runner at her school, that was until she lost her Dad, now is the summer and all she wants is to get away from home, to give her mom time to grieve and to also give herself some time as well, so she becomes a counselor at a summer camp, but when she gets there she gets assigned to a cabin with 4 boys instead of girls, soon it becomes apparent that these boys are a handful.
The fact that this book takes place almost in its entirety at the camp, made every chapter go by fast, there were always things and activities and pranks going on that it made the book a very fast read, I gotta be honest and say that Jesse lasted longer than what I would've had, those boys were crazy!
Sometimes I really got frustrated with Jesse but then I remembered all the feelings that she was keeping and pain and that made me think twice about judging her or her actions.
There's a bit of romance in the book and it is quite cute and heartwarming but I think that the time Jesse spends in the camp was about so much more than just falling in love.
Absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it.
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I couldn't stop reading! I started this book at about 5pm and by 12:24am I was reading the last page, and take into consideration that I took about a 2 hour brake for dinner and a bit of tv.
This book just hit me really hard, it was so easy for me to get into Jesse's mind set, her problems, her fears and her pain, there were many similarities between us that at times I felt like I was reading my own journal.
This book centers around Jesse, she a track and field runner at her school, that was until she lost her Dad, now is the summer and all she wants is to get away from home, to give her mom time to grieve and to also give herself some time as well, so she becomes a counselor at a summer camp, but when she gets there she gets assigned to a cabin with 4 boys instead of girls, soon it becomes apparent that these boys are a handful.
The fact that this book takes place almost in its entirety at the camp, made every chapter go by fast, there were always things and activities and pranks going on that it made the book a very fast read, I gotta be honest and say that Jesse lasted longer than what I would've had, those boys were crazy!
Sometimes I really got frustrated with Jesse but then I remembered all the feelings that she was keeping and pain and that made me think twice about judging her or her actions.
There's a bit of romance in the book and it is quite cute and heartwarming but I think that the time Jesse spends in the camp was about so much more than just falling in love.
Absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it.
Keep Calm and Read On
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November 30, 2015
4.5 Stars for this contemporary teen novel.
Jesse Collins is an exceptional runner who will not even don her track shoes since her father died three months ago. She was so devastated by his loss, in a terrifying and tragic incident for which Jesse feels guilty, that she's sworn off running. This upsets her mother, grandma, and best friend Chloe something fierce, and they are all relieved that Jesse has decided to work as a summer camp counselor, thinking that the break will give her the chance to find herself again.
What Jesse finds at Kamp Krystal Lake is that she was mistaken as a male, on account of her name (she's named for legendary Olympic runner Jesse Owens) and she's bunked in with four 12 y/o boys. Spencer, the rich-kid troublemaker, identical twins Liam and Duff--who is deaf--and Scotty, who seems to be the good one, but definitely does some nasty pranking. While settling in, Jesse is besieged by pranks--like waking to an eel in her bed! and having her panties paraded in front of the camp.
No matter what, though, Jesse won't allow herself to look weak in front of the head counselor: Kirk. She battles on, always looking for the bright side on the outside. On the inside, Jesse's a big a mess as she was back home. Check that, she's messier. She can't let out her grief, fearing that the boys in her cabin will be waiting for any weakness to pounce. She's not noticing how well she's won over her campers, or even Kirk, until most of the way through the book.
Jesse is a pragmatic girl, and she knows she isn't a cupcake counselor, pretty and petite with all the female accoutrement. That said, she's sporty and fun, and a guy magnet for that reason. Also, she's able to give insight to her hormonal cabin mates, all of whom want to learn how to better communicate with the girls at camp. Jesse's a compassionate person, and her tenacity results in more than kisses and championships. She makes a difference for her campers, and for herself.
There is no returning to the Old Jesse, however, and that's okay, because this new Jesse is a strong independent girl, well on her way to becoming a fierce woman her father would have been proud to know. There are some romantic tensions, and the possibility of a love triangle, but that's settled out really quickly. I enjoyed the secondary characters very much, and they had plenty of time on the page to demonstrate their full selves, while helping Jesse to find her path. Jesse's 17 and does date in the book. Expect fade-to-black loving that's fully teen-appropriate. Also, expect Jesse to weather some harrowing and hilarious scenes like the champion she is. So many times I shook my head in amazement and sympathy. Poor Jesse!
The one complaint I had, besides Jesse being kinda clueless about her friendships, is that I had no idea where we were in the world. I am figuring Eastern Canada, but I REALLY would have liked to be told so at some point early in the story. I read a LOT of books that are set in "America" but are written in British English, and that irritates me as a reader. It's not the case here, as there is no definite setting, but I would have settled into the book sooner if I had been told by the author where I was when I turned the first few pages.
Jesse Collins is an exceptional runner who will not even don her track shoes since her father died three months ago. She was so devastated by his loss, in a terrifying and tragic incident for which Jesse feels guilty, that she's sworn off running. This upsets her mother, grandma, and best friend Chloe something fierce, and they are all relieved that Jesse has decided to work as a summer camp counselor, thinking that the break will give her the chance to find herself again.
What Jesse finds at Kamp Krystal Lake is that she was mistaken as a male, on account of her name (she's named for legendary Olympic runner Jesse Owens) and she's bunked in with four 12 y/o boys. Spencer, the rich-kid troublemaker, identical twins Liam and Duff--who is deaf--and Scotty, who seems to be the good one, but definitely does some nasty pranking. While settling in, Jesse is besieged by pranks--like waking to an eel in her bed! and having her panties paraded in front of the camp.
No matter what, though, Jesse won't allow herself to look weak in front of the head counselor: Kirk. She battles on, always looking for the bright side on the outside. On the inside, Jesse's a big a mess as she was back home. Check that, she's messier. She can't let out her grief, fearing that the boys in her cabin will be waiting for any weakness to pounce. She's not noticing how well she's won over her campers, or even Kirk, until most of the way through the book.
Jesse is a pragmatic girl, and she knows she isn't a cupcake counselor, pretty and petite with all the female accoutrement. That said, she's sporty and fun, and a guy magnet for that reason. Also, she's able to give insight to her hormonal cabin mates, all of whom want to learn how to better communicate with the girls at camp. Jesse's a compassionate person, and her tenacity results in more than kisses and championships. She makes a difference for her campers, and for herself.
There is no returning to the Old Jesse, however, and that's okay, because this new Jesse is a strong independent girl, well on her way to becoming a fierce woman her father would have been proud to know. There are some romantic tensions, and the possibility of a love triangle, but that's settled out really quickly. I enjoyed the secondary characters very much, and they had plenty of time on the page to demonstrate their full selves, while helping Jesse to find her path. Jesse's 17 and does date in the book. Expect fade-to-black loving that's fully teen-appropriate. Also, expect Jesse to weather some harrowing and hilarious scenes like the champion she is. So many times I shook my head in amazement and sympathy. Poor Jesse!
The one complaint I had, besides Jesse being kinda clueless about her friendships, is that I had no idea where we were in the world. I am figuring Eastern Canada, but I REALLY would have liked to be told so at some point early in the story. I read a LOT of books that are set in "America" but are written in British English, and that irritates me as a reader. It's not the case here, as there is no definite setting, but I would have settled into the book sooner if I had been told by the author where I was when I turned the first few pages.
September 23, 2015
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DNF
A few years back I read Myers first book Butterflies Don't Lie (originally named Busgirl Blues) from Wattpad. I fell in love with it! I was excited to hear that Myers would write another book in the same universe. In other words a companion book to Butterflies don't lie. From reading the synopsis I thought I was going to love this book. Unfortunately I was wrong.
The book starts off with Jesse explaining that it has been a few months since her father passed away and that she was having a hard time moving on. Her best friend Chloe has been trying to set her up on blind dates so that she can make Jesse happy. It has not been working.
To get away from her town she decides to work at a camp for the summer. Upon reaching there she discovers that there was a mix up in her registration. The camp assumed that Jesse was a boy so they put her in charge of the boys cabin. Despite this she decides to continue working there. She quickly discovers that the boys she is in charge of are out to get her. Specifically Spencer whose father owns the camp.
The other part of the plot was of course the romance. Which is the reason why I didn't enjoy it. Her grandmother predicted that her summer would be filled with lots of kissing. I did not care for the many boys she ended up kissing. I was far more interested in her relationships with the boys, and her working her way to moving on with her life. But the kissing was also a primary part of the book. That's when I realized that I was no longer interested in the book and I dropped it.
I skimmed the whole book and I did discover that she does move on from her fathers death, she accomplishes a lot during her summer job and she manages to have good relationships with the boys. I simply couldn't get over how stupid it was that she kisses all of these guys to continue reading.
I'm giving this a two star because of those good aspects even if I wasn't able to pull through. I personally would not recommend this. But if you have been looking forward to reading this then go ahead. Hopefully you'll enjoy it more than I did.
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DNF
A few years back I read Myers first book Butterflies Don't Lie (originally named Busgirl Blues) from Wattpad. I fell in love with it! I was excited to hear that Myers would write another book in the same universe. In other words a companion book to Butterflies don't lie. From reading the synopsis I thought I was going to love this book. Unfortunately I was wrong.
The book starts off with Jesse explaining that it has been a few months since her father passed away and that she was having a hard time moving on. Her best friend Chloe has been trying to set her up on blind dates so that she can make Jesse happy. It has not been working.
To get away from her town she decides to work at a camp for the summer. Upon reaching there she discovers that there was a mix up in her registration. The camp assumed that Jesse was a boy so they put her in charge of the boys cabin. Despite this she decides to continue working there. She quickly discovers that the boys she is in charge of are out to get her. Specifically Spencer whose father owns the camp.
The other part of the plot was of course the romance. Which is the reason why I didn't enjoy it. Her grandmother predicted that her summer would be filled with lots of kissing. I did not care for the many boys she ended up kissing. I was far more interested in her relationships with the boys, and her working her way to moving on with her life. But the kissing was also a primary part of the book. That's when I realized that I was no longer interested in the book and I dropped it.
I skimmed the whole book and I did discover that she does move on from her fathers death, she accomplishes a lot during her summer job and she manages to have good relationships with the boys. I simply couldn't get over how stupid it was that she kisses all of these guys to continue reading.
I'm giving this a two star because of those good aspects even if I wasn't able to pull through. I personally would not recommend this. But if you have been looking forward to reading this then go ahead. Hopefully you'll enjoy it more than I did.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2015
Jesse had big dreams, until the death of her dad had her putting away her running shoes and putting on a fake smile to please everyone. With a lot of guilt on her chest, Jesse heads off to be a counselor at a summer camp. Fate seems to have it out for Jesse though and she's listed as a boys counselor. Determined to see the summer out, Jesse faces their pranks and the growing attraction she has for fellow counselor, Kirk, with drive, embarrassment, and a journal full of her thoughts. Along the way, Jesse puts her sneakers on again and finds what she was missing when she gave up running.
Wow, this book absolutely sucked me in. It's true, the first 20% leaves you super confused, you have no idea what you're getting into, the angst Jesse suffers from is an unknown, and there's a lot of talk about kissing. However, the more you read, the more you get to know Jesse and all she's been through. You find yourself wanting her to get kissed, to put her sneakers on again, and most of all to stop feeling so much guilt. She's a 17 year old girl that has so much going on and that leads to a great story of coming of age. The character development for all the characters is phenomenal, B.R. Myers has a way of slowly bringing a character to life before you eyes. I literally found myself liking Kirk at the same time Jesse did, because as a reader we didn't fully know who he was until Jesse gave into knowing him too. I think that made this book all the more worthwhile for me, because it felt realistic. Additionally, while dealing with all this guilt, Jesse is still a normal teenage girl who's set out to try all the kissing she can and separate herself from her high school image. Jesse inner dialogue will leave you laughing, even when you shouldn't be, and her constant sharing of Jesse Owens' factoids will help you understand her history far more than you expect them to.
This is definitely a young adult novel I would suggest to all teen girls or parents of teens. There's a lot of personal growth and while the misadventures may leave you cringing, there is a lesson weaving through the entire story. It's a fun read that captures the action packed summer of camp with the mix of teenage changes and finding oneself.
Wow, this book absolutely sucked me in. It's true, the first 20% leaves you super confused, you have no idea what you're getting into, the angst Jesse suffers from is an unknown, and there's a lot of talk about kissing. However, the more you read, the more you get to know Jesse and all she's been through. You find yourself wanting her to get kissed, to put her sneakers on again, and most of all to stop feeling so much guilt. She's a 17 year old girl that has so much going on and that leads to a great story of coming of age. The character development for all the characters is phenomenal, B.R. Myers has a way of slowly bringing a character to life before you eyes. I literally found myself liking Kirk at the same time Jesse did, because as a reader we didn't fully know who he was until Jesse gave into knowing him too. I think that made this book all the more worthwhile for me, because it felt realistic. Additionally, while dealing with all this guilt, Jesse is still a normal teenage girl who's set out to try all the kissing she can and separate herself from her high school image. Jesse inner dialogue will leave you laughing, even when you shouldn't be, and her constant sharing of Jesse Owens' factoids will help you understand her history far more than you expect them to.
This is definitely a young adult novel I would suggest to all teen girls or parents of teens. There's a lot of personal growth and while the misadventures may leave you cringing, there is a lesson weaving through the entire story. It's a fun read that captures the action packed summer of camp with the mix of teenage changes and finding oneself.
September 15, 2015
“There’s no such thing as a safe bet. You might be the fastest runner in the heat, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to win the final race.”
Seventeen-year-old Jesse Collins has big dreams for the future, which include university and a track and field scholarship. As a proven track and field star, those dreams are very much within reach. However, after the sudden death of her father and the circumstances under which it occurred, Jesse gives up running and suddenly her future is not that certain. When summer rolls around she decides to take a position as a camp counselor, and hopes that in getting away from her town and her comfort zone she can find a way to being her old self again. Things get a little complicated when due to a mix-up she is put in charge of four unruly boys and her summer becomes quite eventful. It becomes a summer of challenges, competition, rivalries, humour, unexpected romance, friendships, and new beginnings.
Girl On The Run was a very pleasant surprise and I am happy to have come across it. I found it to be a fun read, filled with clever and witty dialogue. Jesse is an engaging protagonist and her inner dialogue and commentary is the main highlight of the book. It made me smile, laugh and captured my full attention from the beginning. I enjoyed Jesse’s camp adventures, misadventures, and the process of discovery and personal growth that she experiences. The characters are interesting and entertaining, although some do feel one-dimensional. Overall, Girl On The Run is an enjoyable read that captures the pain of loss, the journey of self-discovery, and the magic of summer camp.
Rating: ★★★★☆
Favourite quote: “I studied their vibrant faces. One wanted to be noticed. One wanted to have friends. One wanted a summer romance. One wanted to belong. And I wanted all of those things.”
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Seventeen-year-old Jesse Collins has big dreams for the future, which include university and a track and field scholarship. As a proven track and field star, those dreams are very much within reach. However, after the sudden death of her father and the circumstances under which it occurred, Jesse gives up running and suddenly her future is not that certain. When summer rolls around she decides to take a position as a camp counselor, and hopes that in getting away from her town and her comfort zone she can find a way to being her old self again. Things get a little complicated when due to a mix-up she is put in charge of four unruly boys and her summer becomes quite eventful. It becomes a summer of challenges, competition, rivalries, humour, unexpected romance, friendships, and new beginnings.
Girl On The Run was a very pleasant surprise and I am happy to have come across it. I found it to be a fun read, filled with clever and witty dialogue. Jesse is an engaging protagonist and her inner dialogue and commentary is the main highlight of the book. It made me smile, laugh and captured my full attention from the beginning. I enjoyed Jesse’s camp adventures, misadventures, and the process of discovery and personal growth that she experiences. The characters are interesting and entertaining, although some do feel one-dimensional. Overall, Girl On The Run is an enjoyable read that captures the pain of loss, the journey of self-discovery, and the magic of summer camp.
Rating: ★★★★☆
Favourite quote: “I studied their vibrant faces. One wanted to be noticed. One wanted to have friends. One wanted a summer romance. One wanted to belong. And I wanted all of those things.”
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November 20, 2015
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REVIEW BY: Angel, age 13 years
MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:
This novel was fascinating and a true page-turner all at the same time. This book had me hooked from the start!
My favorite character is Jesse because she is like me in many ways! My favorite part is when she is at camp because it all sounds so fun.
REVIEW BY: Angel, age 13 years
MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:
This novel was fascinating and a true page-turner all at the same time. This book had me hooked from the start!
My favorite character is Jesse because she is like me in many ways! My favorite part is when she is at camp because it all sounds so fun.
November 11, 2015
Myers had me fall in love with the characters immediately and I had empathy for the main character, Jesse, for many aspects of her life. A typical teenager in many ways, she was trying to reinvent herself after suffering a devastating loss doing what she loves - running.
Jesse has found the perfect friend who, too, is on a quest to find the best kisser. Her friend, Chloe, however is trying to do so much faster than Jesse wants to. At seventeen years old, Jesse had it all just a few months before, including an hilarious grandmother who was realistic in her expectations.
A story of summer camp leaders discovering who they are by understanding which campers they could help and should stay away from. Highly recommended as a beach read for older teenagers as it deals with some mature content near the end.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Butland
Jesse has found the perfect friend who, too, is on a quest to find the best kisser. Her friend, Chloe, however is trying to do so much faster than Jesse wants to. At seventeen years old, Jesse had it all just a few months before, including an hilarious grandmother who was realistic in her expectations.
A story of summer camp leaders discovering who they are by understanding which campers they could help and should stay away from. Highly recommended as a beach read for older teenagers as it deals with some mature content near the end.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Butland
September 6, 2017
Girl on the Run by B. R. Myers is an emotional, fun, and delightful YA contemporary romance. I love this genre, even though I am far from a YA. There is something so innocent about first loves. I love the quirky people and situations in this book, and watching the characters grow over their summer at camp. I found this book to be a quick read, and recommend it to all YA romance readers, young and old.
I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 26, 2018
Jesse Collins was good at running. In fact, she was on her way of achieving a full scholarship for track and field. But all that crashes to the ground when her father suddenly dead. Instead, feeling broken and guilty, she leaves her home and works as a summer camp counselor. When she’s accidentally put in charge of a cabin full of 12-year-old boys who are intent on ruining her life, Jesse manages to keep a grip on them, all the while, finding a growing attraction towards Kirk, the head counselor. Through all this, Jesse learns about herself and what it means to run again.
B.R. Myers captures the struggle of what it feels like to fall off course and having to fight your way back to where you once were. Jesse’s journey is not easy, but with it comes incredible moments and experiences, as well as extremely awkward situations. The characters are very humorous and fun to follow. And Jesse’s strong personality encaptures readers to give her unceasing support.
I would recommend this book to all readers because it is so funny and touching at the same time. I had a fun time reading it and didn’t put it down until it was finished.
~Laura Liao
B.R. Myers captures the struggle of what it feels like to fall off course and having to fight your way back to where you once were. Jesse’s journey is not easy, but with it comes incredible moments and experiences, as well as extremely awkward situations. The characters are very humorous and fun to follow. And Jesse’s strong personality encaptures readers to give her unceasing support.
I would recommend this book to all readers because it is so funny and touching at the same time. I had a fun time reading it and didn’t put it down until it was finished.
~Laura Liao
August 15, 2025
I liked this book. It showed how hard grief can be in specific situations and the burdens you could feel after someone’s passing. It also showed how hard romance can be in some cases, and how sometimes trouble makers can be misunderstood. I liked how Jesse would change the meaning of the A in Cabin 4A throughout the book. I give this book a 5/5.
August 7, 2024
Violet's review:
"Girl On The Run" by @brmyerswriter is a captivating young adult novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. From the very beginning of the book, Jesse's love for running hooked me, and I couldn't help but endlessly flip the pages!
The story follows a seventeen-year-old track star, Jesse Collins, who dreamed of a full scholarship. Ascribed to the unforeseen death of her father, Jesse's dream gets crushed, and running is now the last thing on her mind. Her dreams and her passion for running had died with him. Not knowing how to spend the upcoming summer, she signs up to work as a counsellor at a summer camp. Due to a mix-up, Jesse was assigned to be in charge of cabin 4A, full of mischievous twelve-year-old boys. The head counsellor, Kirk, predicts she won't last the first few weeks. Little did he know that Jesse was an audacious and stout-hearted person. Although Jesse faces extreme challenges with the boys, especially Spencer, a sense of affiliation is present. She develops feelings for Kirk, and manages to find her old self to discover her love for running again, almost as if she was destined to be born to run.
B. R. Myers does an excellent job of building tension and suspense throughout the novel, and I found myself constantly rooting for Jesse as she navigates through a thrilling journey at camp. I particularly enjoyed the fascinating plot twists, strong female lead, and Jesse's character development throughout the book.
I recommend this book to people who like to explore coming-of-age character development or relation to Jesse or anyone interested in track & field, like myself. "Girl On The Run" by @brmyerswriter, published by @nimbuspub, is a perfect book to add to youe beach bag for a sunmmer read!
Savannah:
I’ve recently finished « Girl on the Run » by @brmyerswriter given to me for #free by @digitally_lit and is published by @nimbuspub This book was an absolute 5 star read and I would give it more if I could!
This book is one of my new favourite books and the absolute perfect summer read! This book was hilarious and also had great personal development and a strong storyline. All the characters were loveable in the end (even Spencer) but I especially loved the grandma. She is a hoot!!
This story follows 17 year old track star Jesse as she goes to work as a camp counsellor but finds out there’s been a mistake and she’s stuck with a cabin with 4 rowdy boys. I loved this book because I also work at a summer camp so I could easily relate to Jesse.
This book also had a great subplot of romance and some good plot twists. I liked how we got to see Jesse’s development as she decides to start running again.
This book was spectacular and I recommend it to everyone looking for their next summer read and a new favourite book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Julia: It is all about Jesse Collins, a track and field star who leaves home to work as a summer camp counselor.
After a mix-up at registration, she’s put in charge of a boys’ cabin, and the head counselor, Kirk, predicts she won’t last the first two weeks. In the midst of fending off four twelve-year-old boys who are hell-bent on mortifying her and a growing attraction to Kirk, Jesse finds the inspiration to run again from an unlikely source. But getting her old life back isn't that easy and soon Jesse will realize that a good pair of legs can take a girl far, but she'll never outrun the truth.
I really loved this book because Myers’s made the characters relatable and the setting very visual. I could see everything in this book! I loved all the boys the way Jesse did!
I rate it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)
"Girl On The Run" by @brmyerswriter is a captivating young adult novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. From the very beginning of the book, Jesse's love for running hooked me, and I couldn't help but endlessly flip the pages!
The story follows a seventeen-year-old track star, Jesse Collins, who dreamed of a full scholarship. Ascribed to the unforeseen death of her father, Jesse's dream gets crushed, and running is now the last thing on her mind. Her dreams and her passion for running had died with him. Not knowing how to spend the upcoming summer, she signs up to work as a counsellor at a summer camp. Due to a mix-up, Jesse was assigned to be in charge of cabin 4A, full of mischievous twelve-year-old boys. The head counsellor, Kirk, predicts she won't last the first few weeks. Little did he know that Jesse was an audacious and stout-hearted person. Although Jesse faces extreme challenges with the boys, especially Spencer, a sense of affiliation is present. She develops feelings for Kirk, and manages to find her old self to discover her love for running again, almost as if she was destined to be born to run.
B. R. Myers does an excellent job of building tension and suspense throughout the novel, and I found myself constantly rooting for Jesse as she navigates through a thrilling journey at camp. I particularly enjoyed the fascinating plot twists, strong female lead, and Jesse's character development throughout the book.
I recommend this book to people who like to explore coming-of-age character development or relation to Jesse or anyone interested in track & field, like myself. "Girl On The Run" by @brmyerswriter, published by @nimbuspub, is a perfect book to add to youe beach bag for a sunmmer read!
Savannah:
I’ve recently finished « Girl on the Run » by @brmyerswriter given to me for #free by @digitally_lit and is published by @nimbuspub This book was an absolute 5 star read and I would give it more if I could!
This book is one of my new favourite books and the absolute perfect summer read! This book was hilarious and also had great personal development and a strong storyline. All the characters were loveable in the end (even Spencer) but I especially loved the grandma. She is a hoot!!
This story follows 17 year old track star Jesse as she goes to work as a camp counsellor but finds out there’s been a mistake and she’s stuck with a cabin with 4 rowdy boys. I loved this book because I also work at a summer camp so I could easily relate to Jesse.
This book also had a great subplot of romance and some good plot twists. I liked how we got to see Jesse’s development as she decides to start running again.
This book was spectacular and I recommend it to everyone looking for their next summer read and a new favourite book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Julia: It is all about Jesse Collins, a track and field star who leaves home to work as a summer camp counselor.
After a mix-up at registration, she’s put in charge of a boys’ cabin, and the head counselor, Kirk, predicts she won’t last the first two weeks. In the midst of fending off four twelve-year-old boys who are hell-bent on mortifying her and a growing attraction to Kirk, Jesse finds the inspiration to run again from an unlikely source. But getting her old life back isn't that easy and soon Jesse will realize that a good pair of legs can take a girl far, but she'll never outrun the truth.
I really loved this book because Myers’s made the characters relatable and the setting very visual. I could see everything in this book! I loved all the boys the way Jesse did!
I rate it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)
October 17, 2017
Review: 3 out of 5 stars
Our main character is seventeen year-old Jesse Collins, a girl with a proven record as a track and field star; she had high hopes of going to university on a full scholarship but everything comes to an end with the death of her beloved father; she quits running and puts all of her dreams on hold.
Jesse heads off to Kamp Krystal Lake for a breather and is mistakenly put in charge of four twelve year-old cheeky boys; it’s predicted that she won’t last a week by the head counsellor Kirk but she sets out to prove everyone wrong.
Some of the things Jesse had to endure would send a normal person running but she wanted to give her mum a break to grieve without worrying about her and also prove to herself that she can do it. I loved her strength and her eagerness to tackle most things head on; she also made some great friendships whilst she was there all whilst being pranked and embarrassed by her group on a daily basis. Her inner dialogue was great!
I loved the relationship that Jesse came to have with her young group – Spencer was the biggest troublemaker and the camp owners son, identical twins are Liam and Duff who is hearing impaired and Scotty, who is the best of the bunch; they could be quite trying but she was persistent. We also had the typical beautiful mean girl who was trying to sabotage Jesse’s job.
There is romance between Jesse and Kirk which was slow progressing as well as with two others boys (quite brief) which I felt wasn’t needed (not exactly a love square/triangle); I ended up enjoying Jesses and Kirk’s moments together but I felt there was something lacking.
Besides not loving the romance, I also felt there was nothing that was unique about this YA Contemporary read that would make it stand out against others; it was entertaining but it wasn’t a title that left me completely wowed.
Overall, Girl On The Run was written well and was a pleasant surprise. It was an engrossing, at times emotional read with fun, engaging characters and witty dialogue.
I would like to thank Nimbus publishing via Netgalley for an advance copy of this book.
Our main character is seventeen year-old Jesse Collins, a girl with a proven record as a track and field star; she had high hopes of going to university on a full scholarship but everything comes to an end with the death of her beloved father; she quits running and puts all of her dreams on hold.
Jesse heads off to Kamp Krystal Lake for a breather and is mistakenly put in charge of four twelve year-old cheeky boys; it’s predicted that she won’t last a week by the head counsellor Kirk but she sets out to prove everyone wrong.
Some of the things Jesse had to endure would send a normal person running but she wanted to give her mum a break to grieve without worrying about her and also prove to herself that she can do it. I loved her strength and her eagerness to tackle most things head on; she also made some great friendships whilst she was there all whilst being pranked and embarrassed by her group on a daily basis. Her inner dialogue was great!
I loved the relationship that Jesse came to have with her young group – Spencer was the biggest troublemaker and the camp owners son, identical twins are Liam and Duff who is hearing impaired and Scotty, who is the best of the bunch; they could be quite trying but she was persistent. We also had the typical beautiful mean girl who was trying to sabotage Jesse’s job.
There is romance between Jesse and Kirk which was slow progressing as well as with two others boys (quite brief) which I felt wasn’t needed (not exactly a love square/triangle); I ended up enjoying Jesses and Kirk’s moments together but I felt there was something lacking.
Besides not loving the romance, I also felt there was nothing that was unique about this YA Contemporary read that would make it stand out against others; it was entertaining but it wasn’t a title that left me completely wowed.
Overall, Girl On The Run was written well and was a pleasant surprise. It was an engrossing, at times emotional read with fun, engaging characters and witty dialogue.
I would like to thank Nimbus publishing via Netgalley for an advance copy of this book.
May 23, 2025
*** I was given a review copy of this book from YA Bound Book Tours in return for my honest review ***
This book wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but there were definitely a few things about it that I loved. One of my favorite thing about this book was Allie. I loved her determination to keep going no matter how hard things got. I could list all the horrible things she went through and faced, but then the list would never end. No matter how challenging things got or how much humiliation she faced because of the boys in her cabin, she always faced it head on and refused to give up. Another would have to be the progress between her relationship with the boys in her cabin. It was really sweet and fun watching how she started to genuinely care about the boys and eventually won them over despite all their antics. Also I loved how much Spencer grew throughout the book with Allie's help. Her friendship with Lewis and relationship with Kirk was also really sweet!
Unfortunately though, that's pretty much all I liked about this book. This book had a lot of potential but sadly it fell short. I was expecting more of a story about Allie and what happened to her dad and how she finds herself again. However, that wasn't the case. Most of the story just focused on Allie's time at the camp, facing all the mischief from the boys in her cabin, and her growing relationship with Kirk. The whole thing about her dad and running didn't even start until halfway through the book. I also felt like the pacing was pretty off in some places. Sometimes, the story would just seem to be dragging while at other times it went by fast. There were also some other stuff that just didn't really go with the story but I am not going to mention those because of spoilers.
Overall, this was an okay book. Although this story wasn't exactly what I had been expecting or hoping for, it nevertheless had some really sweet and fun moments that made it enjoyable.
This book wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but there were definitely a few things about it that I loved. One of my favorite thing about this book was Allie. I loved her determination to keep going no matter how hard things got. I could list all the horrible things she went through and faced, but then the list would never end. No matter how challenging things got or how much humiliation she faced because of the boys in her cabin, she always faced it head on and refused to give up. Another would have to be the progress between her relationship with the boys in her cabin. It was really sweet and fun watching how she started to genuinely care about the boys and eventually won them over despite all their antics. Also I loved how much Spencer grew throughout the book with Allie's help. Her friendship with Lewis and relationship with Kirk was also really sweet!
Unfortunately though, that's pretty much all I liked about this book. This book had a lot of potential but sadly it fell short. I was expecting more of a story about Allie and what happened to her dad and how she finds herself again. However, that wasn't the case. Most of the story just focused on Allie's time at the camp, facing all the mischief from the boys in her cabin, and her growing relationship with Kirk. The whole thing about her dad and running didn't even start until halfway through the book. I also felt like the pacing was pretty off in some places. Sometimes, the story would just seem to be dragging while at other times it went by fast. There were also some other stuff that just didn't really go with the story but I am not going to mention those because of spoilers.
Overall, this was an okay book. Although this story wasn't exactly what I had been expecting or hoping for, it nevertheless had some really sweet and fun moments that made it enjoyable.
September 24, 2017
C'est l'histoire d'une adolescente canadienne, Jesse, nommée d'après le célèbre athlète Jesse Owens, et qui comme lui a pour passion la course à pieds. Mais depuis un triste accident, elle a abandonné. Pour se remettre du chamboulement arrivée dans sa vie, elle part animer une colonie (un "summer camp") pendant deux mois d'été, et espère que cette pause, au milieu de gens qui ne savent pas ce qui lui est arrivé, lui permettra de reprendre sa vie d'avant.
Bien que je ne comprenne pas toujours la mentalité et les choix de Jesse, je dois avouer que son caractère m'a impressionnée. Chef de cabine de 4 garçons en plein début d'adolescence, elle ne se laisse pas trop démonter par toutes les vilaines farces qu'ils lui font en quasi permanence. C'est une battante dans l'âme, et elle se répète toujours qu'elle n'abandonnera pas avant la ligne d'arrivée - une métaphore qui lui vient de son passé d'athlète. Franchement, elle a dû cran pour résister à de très nombreuses humiliations, qui m'ont forcé à arrêter de lire par moments (quelques secondes, je voulais m'y remettre vite) tellement je n'osait imaginer résister à une telle honte. On ne peut s'empêcher d'espérer que tout se passe au mieux, et quand on devine avant elle les farces dont elle va être victime, on aimerait la prévenir, hélas !
Malgré tout, ce livre m'a régulièrement fait sourire, rire ou ricaner - en tout cas, il ne m'a pas laissée indifférente, et c'est ça que j'aime, quand je lis des romans !
La plume de l'auteure était assez agréable, rythmée, et les seules choses que je reprocherais à l'auteur sont le presque triangle/quatuor amoureux, la "prédibilité" de l'histoire, et le fait que le début soit un peu long, par rapport à la fin un peu rapide. Mais quand même, je ne me suis pas ennuyée.
Un bon livre pour les ado à partir de 12/13 ans, je pense ; amusant, qui fait voyager dans un summer camp canadien, centré sur la passion de l'héroïne, ce que j'adore, je ne peux qu'approuver.
Bien que je ne comprenne pas toujours la mentalité et les choix de Jesse, je dois avouer que son caractère m'a impressionnée. Chef de cabine de 4 garçons en plein début d'adolescence, elle ne se laisse pas trop démonter par toutes les vilaines farces qu'ils lui font en quasi permanence. C'est une battante dans l'âme, et elle se répète toujours qu'elle n'abandonnera pas avant la ligne d'arrivée - une métaphore qui lui vient de son passé d'athlète. Franchement, elle a dû cran pour résister à de très nombreuses humiliations, qui m'ont forcé à arrêter de lire par moments (quelques secondes, je voulais m'y remettre vite) tellement je n'osait imaginer résister à une telle honte. On ne peut s'empêcher d'espérer que tout se passe au mieux, et quand on devine avant elle les farces dont elle va être victime, on aimerait la prévenir, hélas !
Malgré tout, ce livre m'a régulièrement fait sourire, rire ou ricaner - en tout cas, il ne m'a pas laissée indifférente, et c'est ça que j'aime, quand je lis des romans !
La plume de l'auteure était assez agréable, rythmée, et les seules choses que je reprocherais à l'auteur sont le presque triangle/quatuor amoureux, la "prédibilité" de l'histoire, et le fait que le début soit un peu long, par rapport à la fin un peu rapide. Mais quand même, je ne me suis pas ennuyée.
Un bon livre pour les ado à partir de 12/13 ans, je pense ; amusant, qui fait voyager dans un summer camp canadien, centré sur la passion de l'héroïne, ce que j'adore, je ne peux qu'approuver.
February 27, 2017
***I received this book from Goodreads FirstReads.***
This is a really different type of book for me. I don’t read many young adult contemporary novels because they don’t usually appeal to me. This isn’t a premise that would ordinarily interest me and I wouldn’t pick up this book on my own, but it seemed like an easy read. I won this book in a contest and since the author is Canadian and the book takes place in British Columbia, I decided to read it. Unfortunately, it didn’t surpass my expectations.
There’s nothing wrong with the book at all. It’s a pretty standard young adult contemporary romance. It’s a little bit cheesy, and there’s nothing very special or unique about it. There’s a little bit of diversity, but it’s basically an entire book about the main character, Jesse, coming to terms with her father’s death. It doesn’t happen in a meaningful way, but it’s not rushed either. Jesse comes to terms with who she is and gathers the strength and courage to move on with the help of her friends and the new people she meets, I’m sure you know the cliche.
I think that’s the best word to describe this book – cliche. The main character is a sporty, cute jock who meets a sporty, hot camp counsellor that she spends 50% of the book fighting with. His attention is captured by a blonde, bubbly, perfect cheerleader/bikini model who spends her entire time trying to insult Jesse. There are two love triangles, a gay best friend, and a wild-child other best friend. The whole book is layer upon layer of cliche, which is why I never felt invested in the characters or the romance.
The writing was decent and it’s fine for young adult fare. If a person enjoys this genre of book, they will probably like this novel, but this isn’t a book that I would recommend.
This is a really different type of book for me. I don’t read many young adult contemporary novels because they don’t usually appeal to me. This isn’t a premise that would ordinarily interest me and I wouldn’t pick up this book on my own, but it seemed like an easy read. I won this book in a contest and since the author is Canadian and the book takes place in British Columbia, I decided to read it. Unfortunately, it didn’t surpass my expectations.
There’s nothing wrong with the book at all. It’s a pretty standard young adult contemporary romance. It’s a little bit cheesy, and there’s nothing very special or unique about it. There’s a little bit of diversity, but it’s basically an entire book about the main character, Jesse, coming to terms with her father’s death. It doesn’t happen in a meaningful way, but it’s not rushed either. Jesse comes to terms with who she is and gathers the strength and courage to move on with the help of her friends and the new people she meets, I’m sure you know the cliche.
I think that’s the best word to describe this book – cliche. The main character is a sporty, cute jock who meets a sporty, hot camp counsellor that she spends 50% of the book fighting with. His attention is captured by a blonde, bubbly, perfect cheerleader/bikini model who spends her entire time trying to insult Jesse. There are two love triangles, a gay best friend, and a wild-child other best friend. The whole book is layer upon layer of cliche, which is why I never felt invested in the characters or the romance.
The writing was decent and it’s fine for young adult fare. If a person enjoys this genre of book, they will probably like this novel, but this isn’t a book that I would recommend.
September 7, 2017
*I RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS BOOK FROM NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR MY HONEST REVIEW*
Jesse is a superstar athlete. Well, she was. But after the tragic loss of her dad she decides not to run anymore.
This summer, Jesse is a camp councillor at Camp Krystal Lake - but there is a mix up, and she has been given a cabin of boys.
Not one to back down from a challenge, Jesse is determined to make it work - which makes for some hilarious reading.
But maybe this camp is just what Jesse needs to forgive herself and move on from her grief, and maybe find love along the way.
This book was so, so good. I laughed out loud so many times - mainly at Jesse's grandmothers comments, advice or antics.
“Grandma,” I groaned. She had packed four boxes of condoms. Four boxes! There was a note. Dear Jesse, I asked the nice pharmacist at the drug store what would be best for a smart girl who should be prepared for anything. Feel free to share them with your friends. They might not have a grandma who loves them. P.S. Did you know you can buy Victoria’s Secret online? Chloe helped pick them out.
One of the boys in Jesse's cabin is a spoiled rich kid who is used to getting his own way, and he pretty much makes it his mission to give Jesse as much crap as possible.
But, as much as this story made me laugh, there was a more serious tone as well. Jesse is left reeling after loosing her dad, and needs to find her way again. I cried. A lot.
I'm not one to cry at any little thing, but something in this story hit a chord with me, and left me a blubbering mess.
And to top it all off, there is awesome supporting characters, a sweet romance, and references to Dirty Dancing. Honestly, what else could a girl want!
Read this book. Immediately. You won't regret it!
Jesse is a superstar athlete. Well, she was. But after the tragic loss of her dad she decides not to run anymore.
This summer, Jesse is a camp councillor at Camp Krystal Lake - but there is a mix up, and she has been given a cabin of boys.
Not one to back down from a challenge, Jesse is determined to make it work - which makes for some hilarious reading.
But maybe this camp is just what Jesse needs to forgive herself and move on from her grief, and maybe find love along the way.
This book was so, so good. I laughed out loud so many times - mainly at Jesse's grandmothers comments, advice or antics.
“Grandma,” I groaned. She had packed four boxes of condoms. Four boxes! There was a note. Dear Jesse, I asked the nice pharmacist at the drug store what would be best for a smart girl who should be prepared for anything. Feel free to share them with your friends. They might not have a grandma who loves them. P.S. Did you know you can buy Victoria’s Secret online? Chloe helped pick them out.
One of the boys in Jesse's cabin is a spoiled rich kid who is used to getting his own way, and he pretty much makes it his mission to give Jesse as much crap as possible.
But, as much as this story made me laugh, there was a more serious tone as well. Jesse is left reeling after loosing her dad, and needs to find her way again. I cried. A lot.
I'm not one to cry at any little thing, but something in this story hit a chord with me, and left me a blubbering mess.
And to top it all off, there is awesome supporting characters, a sweet romance, and references to Dirty Dancing. Honestly, what else could a girl want!
Read this book. Immediately. You won't regret it!
September 27, 2024
“Girl On The Run” by B. R. Myers is a captivating young adult novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. From the very beginning of the book, Jesse’s love for running hooked me, and I couldn’t help but endlessly flip the pages!
The story follows a seventeen-year-old track star, Jesse Collins, who dreamed of a full scholarship. Ascribed to the unforeseen death of her father, Jesse’s dream gets crushed, and running is now the last thing on her mind. Her dreams and her passion for running had died with him. Not knowing how to spend the upcoming summer, she signs up to work as a counsellor at a summer camp. Due to a mix-up, Jesse was assigned to be in charge of cabin 4A, full of mischievous twelve-year-old boys. The head counsellor, Kirk, predicts she won’t last the first few weeks. Little did he know that Jesse was an audacious and stout-hearted person. Although Jesse faces extreme challenges with the boys, especially Spencer, a sense of affiliation is present. She develops feelings for Kirk, and manages to find her old self to discover her love for running again, almost as if she was destined to be born to run.
B. R. Myers does an excellent job of building tension and suspense throughout the novel, and I found myself constantly rooting for Jesse as she navigates through a thrilling journey at camp. I particularly enjoyed the fascinating plot twists, strong female lead, and Jesse’s character development throughout the book.
I recommend this book to people who like to explore coming-of-age character development or relation to Jesse or anyone interested in track & field, like myself. “Girl On The Run” by B. R. Myers, published by Nimbus, is a perfect book to add to your beach bag for a summer read!
The story follows a seventeen-year-old track star, Jesse Collins, who dreamed of a full scholarship. Ascribed to the unforeseen death of her father, Jesse’s dream gets crushed, and running is now the last thing on her mind. Her dreams and her passion for running had died with him. Not knowing how to spend the upcoming summer, she signs up to work as a counsellor at a summer camp. Due to a mix-up, Jesse was assigned to be in charge of cabin 4A, full of mischievous twelve-year-old boys. The head counsellor, Kirk, predicts she won’t last the first few weeks. Little did he know that Jesse was an audacious and stout-hearted person. Although Jesse faces extreme challenges with the boys, especially Spencer, a sense of affiliation is present. She develops feelings for Kirk, and manages to find her old self to discover her love for running again, almost as if she was destined to be born to run.
B. R. Myers does an excellent job of building tension and suspense throughout the novel, and I found myself constantly rooting for Jesse as she navigates through a thrilling journey at camp. I particularly enjoyed the fascinating plot twists, strong female lead, and Jesse’s character development throughout the book.
I recommend this book to people who like to explore coming-of-age character development or relation to Jesse or anyone interested in track & field, like myself. “Girl On The Run” by B. R. Myers, published by Nimbus, is a perfect book to add to your beach bag for a summer read!
December 4, 2015
I was extremely frustrated reading through the first part of the story because a teaser on Jesse’s secret guilt kept popping but provided very little information. Then again, if it was revealed right away, it would not have been fun reading the book, right?
The story and the characters developed really well and there were many revelations that surprised me because I did not see them coming. The story itself was a fun read and there was constant action (rowdy boys — what do you expect?) so you never really have a dull moment at the camp.
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Disclosure: I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
The story and the characters developed really well and there were many revelations that surprised me because I did not see them coming. The story itself was a fun read and there was constant action (rowdy boys — what do you expect?) so you never really have a dull moment at the camp.
Full review: http://thebookloverslounge.com/review...
Disclosure: I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
July 7, 2017
Who talks like Jesse?! Verbal diarrhea girl who spouts whatever comes to mind, no matter how badly it reflects on her.
Completely unrealistic romance between her and Kirk. For someone who had almost zero interest in guys, it's such a complete (and much too fast) reversal to be all-in for Kirk, a guy she just met and for whom she immediately had negative feelings.
I also call BS that Lacey's actions were all in an effort to get Ben back. Just way too many contrivances to make it seem otherwise.
One too many dominoes fell just right for Jesse (getting reassigned to an all-girl camp, not getting fired for her transgressions, her 4A boys finally accepting her, etc.).
Jesse may have been a Girl on the Run, but future readers should just run from this book.
Completely unrealistic romance between her and Kirk. For someone who had almost zero interest in guys, it's such a complete (and much too fast) reversal to be all-in for Kirk, a guy she just met and for whom she immediately had negative feelings.
I also call BS that Lacey's actions were all in an effort to get Ben back. Just way too many contrivances to make it seem otherwise.
One too many dominoes fell just right for Jesse (getting reassigned to an all-girl camp, not getting fired for her transgressions, her 4A boys finally accepting her, etc.).
Jesse may have been a Girl on the Run, but future readers should just run from this book.
October 27, 2015
I have some concerns with the message of the book. Is the message of the book that after something tragic happens you should quit everything you love and run away to find a boyfriend? (I realize toward the VERY end she has to face the truth, but it took too long to get there). I could not keep the characters straight – there were too many male semi-boyfriends. The main character was harassed at work – which is illegal – and actually got punished for it. The story is aimed at a female audience. I can see younger teen girls perhaps enjoying the story but I disagree with the message that it is sending.
February 16, 2016
"But no matter what happened at Kamp Krystal Lake, I couldn't quit. Chloe was expecting Old Jesse. I had to figure out how to pull that off by the end of the summer. This job was a chance for me to create a new life, even if that meant faking it every single second" (30)
I would like to thank Nimbus publishing for an advance copy of this book!
This is just one of those books you just can't put down from start to finish! I feel in love with the characters and I couldn't wait to see what they got up to next. This was an awesome book to learn how to deal with grief.
This book was a quick read; as I read it in less than a day.
I would recommend it to anyone 16+
I would like to thank Nimbus publishing for an advance copy of this book!
This is just one of those books you just can't put down from start to finish! I feel in love with the characters and I couldn't wait to see what they got up to next. This was an awesome book to learn how to deal with grief.
This book was a quick read; as I read it in less than a day.
I would recommend it to anyone 16+
November 9, 2015
**SPOILER FREE**
Pretty impressed with this book... When taking it on for a review I had mixed feelings but the author delivered. Well written with a smooth flow to the story. Lessons to be learn and obstacles to overturn... But which is what and what happen depends on you...
*Received for an honest review*
Pretty impressed with this book... When taking it on for a review I had mixed feelings but the author delivered. Well written with a smooth flow to the story. Lessons to be learn and obstacles to overturn... But which is what and what happen depends on you...
*Received for an honest review*
February 11, 2018
This book had lots of heart and laughter. Jesse is still reeling from her father's death and summer camp is the easiest way to hide from the guilt of what happened. What happens that summer was totally unexpected. Great YA read and first time for me with this author.
March 4, 2023
A GOOD teen book, however I wish there was more running included. The intimate scene at the end seemed superfluous, I may have enjoyed the book as a full story more without it, as it opened up too many questions instead of remaining a feel good type story.
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