Finally, for this summer feature, a novel of summer, specifically that supremely transformative summer after high school graduation. Bev and Colby had a definite post-high school plan: Tour with Bev's (not very good) band for the summer, then take a gap year in Europe. But as they're setting off on the road, Bev reveals that she's changed their plans by applying to college. The tour is booked, the band is waiting and Colby has no choice but to serve as roadie for his best friend and crush

—L. Lee Butler