When a friendship goes bad who is to blame? Of course, each person blames the other. That is the story of Ally and Beth. Best friends since grade school, these girls have a falling out. They then come back together to support Beth’s grandmother in Maine, which is the place of their summer vacations. Memories come back, feelings come to the fore front, and they each realize that they need each other.

Beyond the falling out and the blame, I believe this is a story of Beth and Ally finding themselves. They come to Maine with hurt feelings and not understanding why their best friend was not there for them in their time of need. As they discover that the other was in need at the same time they take looks back and open their eyes to what their friendship really means to each them. They have to decide if their friendship is worth saving or if they should just do what they came to do in Maine and go their separate ways.

I loved Beth’s grandmother. She was the quiet and calm voice for both the girls. The understanding of their life was amazing. The fact that she was okay with where her life was heading with a grace that not all do made me love her even more. As she went through her house, the memories that she shared with Beth and Ally made her extremely real. She is the grandmother that everyone wants to have.