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Reader reviewed by Stephanie

To be honest, I felt like FOREVER IN BLUE start off rather slowly and depressingly, but in fact the novel is so astounding and fitting for the final book in this amazing series that I am still reeling from reading it.

The SeptembersCarmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lenahavent really gotten together since the summer before they each went their separate ways to college. Now, its the summer after their freshman year of college and once again theyre apart, though together in spirit. Still, though, each girl has her own mistakes to make and lessons to learn.

Tibby is taking a summer screenwriting course at NYU. At the same time, she takes a big step forward in her relationship with Brian&with consequences that shatter their old ideas of almost blind love. Lena opts for an art studio class at RISD, where she develops a crush on the intense, incredibly talented artist Leo and asks herself whether she has, in fact, actually moved on from Kostos.

Carmen has tagged along with her college friend Julia to a theater camp Julia is excited to attend. In a move completely unlike the invisible background person shes become over the course of the year, Carmen tries out for a highly esteemed part in a play&and gets it, much to Julias dissatisfaction. Finally, Bee is on an archaeological dig in Turkey, where she has feelings for her older, married professor and tries to learn how to miss someone and remember to have a home.

The ending of FOREVER IN BLUE is bittersweet and excellent. Its realistic, touching, and satisfying, all at once. All the years weve loved these four girls, here is one last time to see them mature and learn how powerful their bond with one another is. Its a bond that can outlast anything, even time and distance, and that is what makes this series so special.