Someone Like Summer

In "Someone Like Summer," a powerful tale of taboo passion, 17-year-old Annabel Brown finds herself drawn to Esteban Santiago, a Latino immigrant working in her father's crew in the resort town of Seaview, Long Island. Their contrasting backgrounds—Annabel's privileged life and Esteban's struggles as an undocumented immigrant—set the stage for a secret romance that defies familial and societal expectations. As they navigate love amidst rising racial tensions and the backdrop of significant historical events, the novel explores themes of class, race, and prejudice, echoing the dynamics of a modern-day West Side Story.