This was a long book, but worth reading. Four very different girls rent a cabin in Northeast New York State (owned by a girl who goes by the name Spider and her grandmother). The three girls who end up joining the two for the month of July are all trying to figure out what they want out of life. The girls are Britta (aspiring actress) and classmate Meredith (overachiever preparing all her life for college) from Miami, and socialite-almost-debutaunte Kate who's fleeing a family secret. I liked that these girls didn't start off as instant friends and had to work to become friends, just like in reality. I also enjoyed that no two were alike, even the Miami girls. I felt as if I was reading four short stories that intertwined with each other. The surprises were unexpected, but yet enjoyable. The side characters were a fun addition to the story. I honestly don't think I would change anything about this book, including the length (even though it was VERY long). This book has some growing friendships, summer relaxation, discovering who you really are, and maybe a touch of romance or two in it. If you are into any of those type of teen reads, you should definitely grab a copy of this to read.