"The Summer I Fell for My Best Friend" by Sara Jane Woodley is about a girl named Chloe who spends her summer in a small beach town with her best friend, Will. At the start, Chloe and Will are inseparable, sharing adventures and fun times together. As the summer goes on, Chloe realizes she has deeper feelings for Will, which confuses and scares her. She doesn’t want to ruin their friendship by telling him how she feels.In the middle of the story, Chloe struggles with her emotions. She feels jealous when Will hangs out with other girls and becomes distant. Their friendship becomes awkward because Chloe is afraid to be honest about her feelings. This creates tension between them, and they start having little fights.Towards the end of the summer, Chloe can't keep her feelings hidden anymore. She bravely confesses her love to Will. At first, it’s awkward, but then Will admits he has felt the same way about Chloe. They decide to try dating, and their relationship becomes even stronger.In the end, Chloe and Will are excited about their new relationship and look forward to the future. The novel shows that being honest about your feelings can lead to happiness, even if it’s scary at first.
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