The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu

The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore is a hypnotic read about five girls at a summer camp and how a fateful night changes their lives forever.

The book starts off at Camp Forevermore, where the girls first meet during their childhoods. Author Kim Fu goes into great detail regarding the mixed feelings these girls have toward each other as they kayak across the waters, with their leader and camp counselor, Jan.

The childhood entries are narrated by Siobhan, who describes the overnight kayaking trip at camp. After that, each chapter goes into even greater detail about the future of each girl. Andee, the tomboy, grows up with a careless mother and dependent sister. Isabel, a beautiful and fragile woman, grows up only to take on her identity through her lovers. Nita, an introverted soul, becomes a doctor and finds love only after giving birth to her son, Evan.

The book tells the tale of girls and women, old and young, and how tragic events shape who we are and our destinies.

If you’re looking for something to read this summer or for our Adult Summer Reading Program (more to come!), this book just might be it!