Second Chance Summer
Taylor Edwards's family spends one last summer at their lake house after her father's terminal diagnosis. There she faces the friend and first boyfriend, Henry, she ran away from years before. An emotional YA summer romance.
About This Book
Second Chance Summer is a contemporary romance novel by Morgan Matson, first published in 2012 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. It runs 468 pages. Readers can expect second chance, first love.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 468 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After her father receives a terminal diagnosis, Taylor Edwards faces a summer of forced closure and the return of a first love she once fled.
- Readers of emotional YA
- Fans of poignant family dramas
- Reflective
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking light-hearted or purely comedic romance
- May be emotionally heavy for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary YA Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Young Adult readers interested in character-driven narratives
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Taylor Edwards is headed to the lake house for what her family knows will be their final summer together due to her father's terminal illness. The transition is complicated by the presence of Henry, her first boyfriend and a former friend whom Taylor abruptly cut out of her life years prior. As she processes the impending loss of her father, she is forced to confront the reasons she ran away and the lingering feelings for the boy she left behind.
Central Conflict
Taylor is dealing with the emotional weight of her father's terminal diagnosis while navigating an unresolved, estranged romantic history with her first boyfriend.
Setting
A lake house.
Strengths
- Poignant premise
- Strong emotional stakes
Consider before reading
- May be emotionally heavy for some readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
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How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Morgan Matson
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster UK Ltd
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 468 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781471125324
- ISBN-10
- 1471125327
Second Chance Summer: quick answers
- Who wrote Second Chance Summer?
- Second Chance Summer was written by Morgan Matson.
- When was Second Chance Summer published?
- Second Chance Summer was first published in 2012 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd.
- What genre is Second Chance Summer?
- Second Chance Summer is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance, first love.
- How many pages is Second Chance Summer?
- Second Chance Summer is 468 pages long.
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