Camp Rewind

Romance is on fast forward at Camp Rewind. Adult summer camp is a huge challenge for highly anxious Alice Wu. She’s often overcome by shyness and severe anxiety, and hopes that Camp Rewind might just be the place to test out social waters following her divorce. For Rosa Salazar, camp is an escape from the people who responded to her feminist critique of a beloved video game by beginning an intense, year-long campaign of online harassment and vicious threats against her. Changing her hair and her identity, Rosa hopes no one recognizes her or links her to a leaked sex tape. Rosa spots a nervous Alice in the parking lot, and is definitely intrigued and hopeful for a friend. The connection between them is instantaneous, and both are shocked by their sudden strong feelings and desires. Can the camp romance survive the weekend, let alone the future? Alice’s awakening is beautiful to watch as Rosa tries to protect them both from online scrutiny. This is a quick, satisfying read for those longing for the nostalgia of a summer camp romance. (Oct.)