Color-coded and neatly organized, Aubree always has a plan. Everything in its place; no surprises, no nonsense, no room for error. But, when her ex-boyfriend and her dream job both pull a disappearing act just months before her graduation, she’s forced to scrap the plan and take a job as a camp counselor at her childhood summer camp with her friends, putting her dreams on hold—temporarily at least. There’s nothing a little nostalgia, sunshine, and s’mores can’t cure. With new career prospects on the horizon, things might just be looking up for Aubree. What she didn’t expect?
Mateo Opetaia.
Obnoxious, annoying, a walking disaster— Mateo made Aubree’s life a living nightmare for years, and yet, he’s hard to ignore. He’s everything she shouldn’t want and doesn’t need. But, the more time they spend together, the more she begins questioning what she thought she already knew.
Mateo is the thing she never saw coming. Still, she must decide between the careful path she’s created or risking it all for a love so familiar yet unknown.
I was lucky enough to be given an ARC copy of Flowers for No Occasion and I am so glad I did.
It’s the perfect dose of sweetness I didn’t realise I needed. Mateo and Aubree’s connection was evident from the first interaction we witness, and it only gets better and better as the story goes on.
I really loved their dynamic and I can relate to Aubree’s overthinking at every turn so much! Mateo’s calmness in response was so well balanced, there were so many subtly sweet moments between the two.
Both MCs developed so well and I fell in love with them and their story. I also have to give a special mention to the friendship group, I adore a strong friendship group and this story definitely has that in spades.
I really enjoyed this and can’t wait to see what Delaney writes next!
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review
Andre’a Delaney’s debut brings summer camp back to life. Strong character depth, a diverse cast, and a loyal friend group make this story memorable.
Aubree Harper is strong‑willed and determined not to stray from her five‑year plan, while Mateo has always been on the outside looking in, wishing for a chance with her. Thrown together in camp situations, they find themselves closer than expected — and Aubree may just open her eyes to love again.
Delaney really gets into the struggles Aubree has after college graduation and things not going according to her plan. She gives you all the feelings. She provides a great supporting group of friends, with issues of their own, and parents that are there for her too. The depth of all this was a surprise in a debut novel.
Read this, and you’ll be ready to gather up your friends, go back to camp, and have some s’mores of your own.