Isabelle is a sheltered city girl that has been waiting to go to summer camp for forever. Ever since her mother's mother, and her mother, and her three older sisters received their mail invites for Camp Pitchpine, the cabin life has been in Isabelle's blood. Leading up to her 14th birthday, she's been preparing- buying materials for friendship bracelets, picking the best backpack pins, and choosing which outfits to take.
Pope is a 16-year-old boy from the beach that hates this stupid summer camp. Why leave the beach for a summer in the forest, when most people leave everything for a summer at the beach? Pope's parents think the forest air will be good for him, and they've been sending him away every year since he was 14. He always spends the thirty days with the same group of guys, doing the same things- burning their smores, scaring girls with fireside stories, and pulling mediocre pranks.
But it's different this year. Because Isabelle is planning on having the best summer yet, and no one can interfere. However, her plans don't involve falling in love, and it's the one thing she didn't prepare for. Will Isabelle still have the perfect summer, or will a boy ruin everything she's dreamt of since she could say the word "Pitchpine"?
Augustine can't wait to go back to her family's PEI beach cottage for the summer. It's her escape from her ex-best friend ruining school, and the only place she feels at home. Summer is for relaxing and long walks on the beach. No distractions.
James is your average nerd who loves astronomy and reading. He doesn't care for the summer vacation his stepmother and father dragged him into. He's still healing from a heartbreak he keeps secret, not looking for anyone new.
So what happens when Augustine and James meet? Though both painfully awkward, they manage to make a connection that brings out the their fun sides and flirty personalities. But what about when August is over? Is their bond strong enough to hold them together, or will they be forced to let each other go?
Inspired by Taylor Swift's song, August
All quotes at the beginning of each chapter are lyrics from the song