A scorching sun, salty sea air, a wonderful boy with an irresistible smile. Perfect conditions for a summer romance—how could you not fall in love? Spoiler: you can’t.
But don’t jump to conclusions: as they say, the most charming appearances can hide the darkest secrets.
Meg Rosoff is the author of the cult novel “How I Live Now,” a Carnegie Prize laureate, and a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People in the United States.