Lake Life

Tanya Boteju

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Lake Life

Lake Life

Tanya Boteju

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Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, this charming, chaotic romance follows two teens who agree to fake-date when stuck together one summer in a quirky, scenic lake town.

This is definitely not how Maya wanted to spend the summer--depressed at her once-beloved cabin in Spruce Lake, and unable to avoid seeing her lifelong best friend, Rashida, after confessing her woefully unrequited love to her last year. Maya can't decide if she wants to escape, or convince Rashida they're still meant to be.

Gabe is sent to Spruce Lake by her mom in hopes she stays out of trouble. Gabe is NOT excited to be here. She does NOT like nature. She does NOT want to spend her summer in a tiny town with outdoorsy environmentalist types.

Gabe is pretty sure she'll be spending this entire summer bored and alone...until she meets Maya. Together, they hatch a fake-dating scheme to make Rashida jealous and convince Gabe's mom that Gabe has turned a wholesome new leaf.

But as the plan plays out, and Gabe and Maya contend with protests, a relentlessly concerned community, and romantic twists, they start to realize that their assumptions about friendship and love might have led them completely astray. Can they find their way through this mess without hurting each other in the process?

Critical Reviews

"An uplifting yet grounded exploration of first love and environmental stewardship.." - Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"A tender, yearning Sapphic romance with an activist bent." - Kirkus Reviews

"This LGBTQIA+ summer romance with a diverse cast, environmental message, and nuanced look at mother/daughter dynamics is recommended for fans of Adiba Jaigirdar, Casey McQuiston, and Mason Deaver." - School Library Journal

"This is an idyllic coming-of-age summer read that tackles real environmental issues. With charming characters and a beautiful setting, this will delight readers." - Booklist

Publishing Information

Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Pub date: 2026-05-26
Length: 384 pages

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