A Brighter Summer
by Lily Brooks
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Two strangers reunite at a sun-drenched lakeside retreat, forced to confront the promises they left behind ten years ago.
Rich in atmosphere and written with real tenderness, A Brighter Summer is a romance story that rewards slow reading. Lily Brooks draws characters you will recognise and a world you will want to return to, making it a natural choice for book clubs, gifting and quiet evenings alike.
Our booksellers say: a warm, absorbing read that lingers well after the final page.
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Reader Reviews
1,420 reviews
Could not put it down
I started A Brighter Summer on a Sunday afternoon and finished it the same night. Lily Brooks writes with such warmth that the characters felt like old friends by the final chapter.
Amara N.
· York · Verified purchaseBeautifully written
The prose is lyrical without ever feeling heavy. A perfect romance read and one I have already passed on to my sister.
Harriet W.
· Bristol · Verified purchaseA lovely, thoughtful read
Gently paced in the middle, but the ending more than made up for it. The sense of place is wonderful and I could picture every scene.
Tomasz K.
· Leeds · Verified purchaseOur book club favourite
We chose A Brighter Summer for our book club and it sparked our best discussion of the year. Arrived beautifully wrapped too.
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