August and Everything After

Jennifer Doktorski

May 2018 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

One last summer to escape, to find herself, to figure out what comes next. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will love this contemporary, coming-of-age romance.

Graduation was supposed to be a relief. Except Quinn can't avoid the rumors that plagued her throughout high school or the barrage of well-intentioned questions about her college plans. How is she supposed to know what she wants to do for the next four years, let alone the rest of her life? And why does no one understand that it's hard for her to think about the future—or feel as if she even deserves one—when her best friend is dead?

Spending the summer with her aunt on the Jersey shore may just be the fresh start Quinn so desperately needs. And when she meets Malcolm, a musician with his own haunted past, she starts to believe in second chances. Can Quinn find love while finding herself?

Ratings and reviews

It took me a little while to place the title of the book, but it really shouldn't have. August and Everything After is the title of the Counting Crows debut album (1993) about change and redemption and forgiveness. Jennifer Salvato Doktorski takes that theme to heart in this coming of age story centered around Quinn. Quinn has just graduated from high school and is spending the summer at the shore with her aunt while she figures or what she wants to do next. While working at a bar that showcases bands, she meets Malcolm and they start a relationship. It would be easy at this point to think this book is a romance about Quinn and Malcolm, but in reality is a romance about Quinn. About loving herself, forgiving herself and trusting herself. This is a heartfelt young adult novel that addresses that difficult time of transitioning between a parental home and Independence. And choosing what kind of person you want to be and the relationships you want to have. This was an engaging read and I really enjoyed it. 4 stars **Review by Heather, Late Night Reviewer for Up All Night w/ Books**

Found it on the B&N's website.. read the sample fell in love couldn't wait for a copy to be mailed to me so I bought the ebook and finished it in almost 24 hours.... it's a must!

About the author

Jennifer Salvato Doktorski is the author of several young adult novels, including The Summer After You and Me, a YALSA Teens’ Top Ten nominee. She lives with her family in New Jersey, spending her summers “down the shore,” where everything’s always all right. You can find out more about her at jendoktorski.com.