The Lake Effect

A funny bracing poignant YA romance and coming-of-age for fans of Huntley Fitzpatrick Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and The Beginning of Everything lake effect n. 1. The effect of any lake especially the Great Lakes in modifying the weather in nearby areas 2. The effect of elderly ladies mysterious girls and countless funerals in upending your life one summer at the beach Its the summer after senior year and Briggs Henry is out the door. Hes leaving behind his ex-girlfriend and his parents money troubles for Lake Michigan and its miles of sandy beaches working a summer job as a personal assistant and living in a gorgeous Victorian on the shore. Its the kind of house Briggs plans to buy his parents one day when hes a multi-millionaire. But then he gets there. And his eighty-four-year-old boss tells him to put on a suit for her funeral. So begins a summer of social gaffes stomach cramps fraught beach volleyball games moonlit epiphanies and a drawer full of funeral programs. Add to this Abigail the mystifying girl next door on whom Briggss charms just wont work and the lake effect is taking on a whole new meaning. Smart funny and honest The Lake Effect is about realizing that playing along is playing it safe and that you can only become who you truly are if youre willing to take the risk. "Vibrant and smart . . . Perfect to tote around on vacation." Bustle Every word glows with brilliance." Francisco X. Stork author of Marcelo in the Real World "Dazzlingly hilarious . . . Erin McCahan is the reigning queen of summer YA reads." PopSugar Observant sarcastic compelling and very funny. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Summer romance at its best." HelloGiggles The perfect smart beachside read. . . . Unforgettable. Stephanie Elliot author of Sad Perfect "Elegant and touching." Publishers Weekly Refreshingly honest and real. . . . An absolute must-read. Elise Allen co-author of Elixir Funny and poignant." PureWow "Thought provokingand at times hilarious . . . A great summer read." SLJ