Thereâs a new man in her momâs life, and Victoria is determined to get rid of himâno matter what. Both a standalone novel and a follow up to The First Magnificent Summer, this pitch-perfect middle grade story is destined to become a classic.
Thirteen-year-old aspiring writer Victoria Reeves remains dedicated to writing in her diary as her reading tastes evolve from Virginia Woolf to Sylvia Plath. Sheâs growing upâgetting the hang of her monthly âvisitor,â coming to terms with her relationship with her estranged father, and grappling with her ever-evolving views of womanhood. But the summer brings unexpected bumps along the way when Victoria develops complicated feelings about the cute boy next door and decidedly uncomplicated ones about her momâs new boyfriend.
To protect her momâand the family dynamic sheâs used toâfrom this unwanted interloper, Victoria will do what it takes to send him packing. But when she goes too far, Victoria realizes all sheâs done is ruin a good thing for her mom. Is it too late to set things right?