From debut author and poet Lexa Hillyer comes the lyrical story of four seventeen-year-old friends who receive an unlikely chance to relive the perfect summer . . . and the devastating secret that could unravel it all. Elegant and evocative, Proof of Forever is one of those first novels that hooks you from the beginning and builds toward a stunning--and unexpected--end, calling to mind Gayle Forman and Ann Brashares.
Joy, Tali, Luce, and Zoe were once best friends. Now they barely speak. That is, until the fateful flash of a photo-booth camera transports them back in time, to the summer they were fifteen--the summer everything changed. Photos fade. Friendships dissolve. Summers end. But this one will change the girls forever . . . again.
Wendy Wunder calls Proof of Forever "The Sisterhood of the (Time) Traveling Pants for a new generation!"
- Time Travel Story: One flash from a photo-booth camera sends four estranged friends--Joy, Tali, Luce, and Zoe--back to the pivotal summer they were fifteen.
- Second Chance Summer: Forced to relive the week that broke their friendship apart, the girls have an opportunity to fix their mistakes . . . or make new ones.
- Estranged Friends: They were once inseparable, but now they barely speak. Can a trip to the past mend the devastating secrets that tore them apart?
- Magical Realism: Perfect for fans of Gayle Forman and Ann Brashares, this lyrical novel blends a contemporary summer camp setting with a touch of magic.
About the Author :
Lexa Hillyer is the cofounder of Glasstown Entertainment, a former YA editor, and the author of Proof of Forever and the Spindle Fire duology. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their daughter. www.lexahillyer.com
Review :
"Complex and sophisticated, Proof of Forever is The Sisterhood of the (Time) Traveling Pants for a new generation! You will love this memorable, sparkling debut!" - --Wendy Wunder, author of The Museum of Intangible Things and The Probability of Miracles
"A beautifully written testament to the power of friendship and the possibility of second chances, told with humor, heart, and a little bit of magic." - Jennifer E. Smith, author of The Geography of You and Me
"Lexa Hillyer's debut novel is sexy, soulful and surprising. The beautiful sentences, the honest characters, and the vivid setting all sparkle. The ultimate friendship story that captures all the joys of a summer at camp with the heartbreaks of growing up, PROOF OF FOREVER felt more like a world I was living in than a book I was reading." - Corey Ann Haydu, author of O.C.D. LOVE STORY and LIFE BY COMMITTEE
"Sexy, soulful, and surprising." - Corey Ann Haydu, author of O.C.D. LOVE STORY and LIFE BY COMMITTEE
"A quick, enjoyable read that should resonate with readers on the cusp of adulthood." - Kirkus Reviews
"A quintessential summer novel...This novel will appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen, Jennifer E. Smith, and Ann Brashares. VERDICT Hillyer has penned a tale ideal for readers seeking something sweet tinged with a hint of sadness." - School Library Journal
"Fluid and layered with emotion." - Publishers Weekly
"Poignant and surprising...a perfect summer read." - RT Book Reviews
"In the vein of Sarah Dessen or Ann Brashares, Proof of Forever is an ode to summer camp...a perfect read for a sprawling summer day." - BookPage
"An edgier, more risqué version of Ann Brashares' Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2001), Proof of Forever features four authentic teenage voices and unique perspectives that will encourage readers to reevaluate their own friendships, love interests, and philosophies of life." - Booklist
