This was a fun and entertaining YA book. I loved the friendships and relatable situations many young people will connect with when the world seems like anything is possible. It’s a great palate cleanser for the summer

This book was incredibly frustrating. It started out being super fun but honestly the further I got into the book, the more stressed out I got.

I appreciate that I'm in my late twenties but I almost exclusively read young adult books and the immaturity of the characters doesn't typically bother me but Sasha, Hetal, Nell and Cam were all somewhat unbearable.

I love the idea of young adult novels with travel involved, especially road trips, but the characters and their lack of communication with each other really got on my nerves.

It's a good lesson in communication, for sure. But even at 16 or so, I don't remember being so useless.

This story just had so much potential, and I get it... it's the plot, it's the whole point of the book but I'm honestly enraged.

Sasha, Cam, Nell and Hetal have been friends for years but recently life seems to have got in the way and the lack of time means the girls have drifted a bit. However, when an opportunity arises for a road trip across France, it sounds like the perfect way to reconnect with each other, but not everything goes to plan, and with a wedding to get to, the pressure seems to just build and build. Could the adventure of a life-time end up ruining the girls' friendship?

All four girls are struggling with issues in their lives which are dominating their thoughts and emotions. Sasha's dad is about to get married again and she really doesn't want to be a bridesmaid, especially when her dad calls her unreliable. Cam is all set to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time, having only recently connected with her dad. Nell is terrified her new boyfriend will end up cheating on her while she's away, and Hetal is doing her best to make sure everything is perfect but feels she's just getting everything wrong.

The girls are normal teenagers all learning how to navigate life changes, emotions and friendship. Doing that whilst travelling across France, couped up in a small car and a tent was never going to be plain sailing. One of the biggest issues is that the girls don't talk to each other about what they have going on, choosing to bottle it up instead, which is never a good idea.

The trip itself is a glorious jaunt through France, with a host of different towns visited which made me dream of crusty baguettes and flaky croissants. Clearly things don't go smoothly for the girls (what would be the fun in that?) and a host of challenges are set to try them; the question is whether they will bring the girls closer together or push them over the edge.

The book is one that will make you smile, and may even make you shed a tear or two. With themes of friendship and family issues woven through the pages, the book will enable readers to understand that talking is better than bottling things up.

Publishing 12th June, Summer Under The Stars is a sun-filled road trip full of warmth and hope that will make the perfect summer read, especially if you're heading to France! It's a perfect for those who are just moving up to YA.

heartwarming and hopeful YA novel about friendship, healing, and stepping out of your comfort zone — all set against the backdrop of a starlit summer that promises change.

Perfect YA book. I loved the friendships and relatable situations many young people will connect with when the world seems like anything is possible. I cannot wait for readers to be able to dive into this book and feel seen and heard as well as those of us that are past this point in life but want to relive the nostalgia

A first time for me reading Kate Mallinder but it won't be the last.

An enjoyable story that will make for an easy summer read.

A reminder to lean on those who care about us in times of struggle and that all relationships require effort from both sides.

I love how each character gets the same amount of spotlight and an equal amount of depth of detail.

There were no unanswered questions but there is scope for a follow up.

A story of friendship and the trials of relationships whether that's with family members or partners. It serves as a reminder to share our worries with those we care about and who care about us.