Book Review: The Last Summer by Rebecca Rogers

Title: Last Summer

Author: Rebecca Rogers

Genre: New Adult 

Warning: contains strong language, drug use and sexual situations

Self-published

July 18, 2012

All Chloe Sullivan wants to do is get through the summer. Her life has been in disarray for more than six months, and she knows the only reason her parents made one final trip to Sandy Shores is because of her. They are, after all, two seconds away from filing for divorce. When Chloe stumbles upon a boy in one of her childhood hangouts, she’s in for more than just a relaxing summer vacation. 
Logan Andrews is exhausted, famished and, quite frankly, kaput. His parents kicked him out when he refused to attend a rehabilitation program for his drug addiction. Now, he wishes he would’ve listened; he’d be receiving appropriate medical care rather than living in a dingy, godforsaken shack, holing up from money-hungry drug dealers. 
Logan’s godsend arrives in the form of Chloe, who can’t hold her tongue when it comes to matters of the heart. They’re both in for a rude awakening when Logan’s past catches up to them, though. Can they escape the drug dealers showing up at every twist and turn, or will things end much worse than they ever imagined? 

My Thoughts:

A bit emotional but equally nice and has a deeply rooted story. I was honestly surprised that this was a New Adult book. All the while I thought it was YA,lol, then a certain scene suddenly looms in and I was oh so surprised by it, Plus, the drug and abuse content made the novel heavier and more mature, thus this is not for the younger audiences. I have had this copy for many months already, and for some twist of fate (this is the only other book I haven't read that's on my phone's kindle, and I was stuck in the car waiting for my sister, what's a reader got to do but read? Right? Haha,), that's got to be a sign for me to read it, right? Speaking of signs and fate, it takes up a part, a crucial juncture at that, in this story.

Chloe and Logan are two broken souls who in some dire circumstance, met each other. Slowly their relationship grew deeper despite the many obstacles they faced. I admit, it was pretty fierce and hard decisions were made. And because of this they were forced to be more mature than other kids their age, tough life does that to you. 

The rawness of each character and fluidity of the the story line made me finish the book in only a few hours. It makes you think of what will you do to stand up for others and stand out from the crowd. 

Note: Copy was received from the author :) i think I won this, hehe