Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book for free from S&S Galley Grab. All opinions, however, are my own and are uninfluenced by the (non) cost of the book. 
 So, I found myself gravitating to SIXTEENTH SUMMER by Michelle Dalton because I had just finished up WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE SUMMER by Jenny Han, which was an AMAZING summertime love story. I adored everything about the sweet, beachy feel, so when I found SIXTEENTH SUMMER in the Galley Grab, I decided, hey, this might be a great followup! 
 The story focuses on Anna, a native of a small Georgia beach town who is narrating her first summer love. When Will came to down for summer vacation, it was pretty much love at first site. But Anna, being the perpetual worrier, is hesitant to really and truly fall in love. After all, Will is going back home after the summer, and everyone knows that summer loves really don't last. 
 There's nothing complex or muddled about this story. It's really just the tale of first love, particularly of Anna's concerns with future heart ache. While the plot just felt a bit slow at times, the characters were still likeable and relateable enough to make it worthwhile. I wasn't thrilled with the abrupt ending, but I suppose it was probably more realistic than what many YA authors might have thrown on the last patch to sum things up. 
 If you're looking for a sweet summer read, I still think I'd recommend the Jenny Han series first, but once those are done, SIXTEENTH SUMMER definitely isn't a bad followup for a stand alone beach. Just beware -- the author really loves the term "shoobee," so be prepared to see it on every other page or so!