The Summer of Love by Debbie Drechsler. Montrel, Canada: Drawn & Quarterly, 2003.

ISBN-10: 1896597653, Q4,5P.

            Teens will relate to the feelings of wanting to fit and the pressures that high school brings. Lilly’s sister is a lesbian and all Lilly wants to do is fit in and feel loved. With aggressive boys pressuring her for intimacy she is having a hard time. This book would be great in a sex education course for teens, in showing that sex and intimacy can be negative and you do not need to be afraid to use your voice. Illustrations are done in cartoon-like style with a muted color-palate of rust and green tones.

-Christina Gendron, 8/4/09