Summer is always an eagerly anticipated season for young and old alike. Fleeting thoughts of beautiful days, vacations in the sun and hot summer romance dance through our minds, distracting us from the usual daily grind… In similar fashion, the excitement swirling around the newly released book “LA Summer,” is captivating teen and adult readers in such a way, that like “summer,” readers don’t want to see the story come to an end.

While Author, Sheryl Mallory-Johnson, was certain that “LA Summer” would capture the hearts of young teens, surprisingly this story has created a following by many parents, who after reading the book, are caught in the nostalgia of their teenage experience. Recalling and reminiscing about the perils and privileges of this unique stage of life, adults are endorsing “LA Summer” as a great read for teens; encouraging them to embrace this special time in their lives.

Peeling back the pages of Stacy, Mikki and Carlette’s summer escapades provide a great alternative for teens typically held hostage by an Ipod or the Internet. Although, social networks are all the rage, reading “LA Summer” with a friend can prove to be just as much fun. And instead of reaching for the steamy adult romance novel, which teen girls often do, young readers now have a relevant option to develop and satisfy their appetite for reading. Parents will also breathe a sigh of relief knowing their teen’s reading experience will not be riddled with graphic sex and profanity, but reflect the interest and cultural realities of teenage life. “LA Summer,” offers a fresh, and transparent experience of the day to day ups and downs of friendship, parent-child relationships and teenage romance. Written with a dose of reality and humor, “LA Summer” keeps even the novice reader engaged.

“LA Summer: Friends ‘Til the Blood End” is a great choice, for book clubs, small group discussions or young girls wanting to share a “good read” with a friend.
By Alice D. Kennedy, Owner of Core Solutions Consulting