Blowin' My Mind Like a Summer Breeze

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Benjamin Roesch

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Deep Hearts YA

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Young Adult

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13+

Release Date

July 22, 2022

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978-1777666835

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Fifteen-year-old Rainey Cobb never thought meeting someone could actually change her life. But, then again, she's never met anyone like Juliet.

It's 1995 and The Cobb Family Band, led by Rainey's rock star parents, has arrived for a week-long gig at the Midwestern resort owned by Juliet's family. Dazzled by Juliet's carpe diem attitude, DIY tattoos, and passion for grunge, Rainey falls hard. And when Juliet gives Rainey a mixtape that unlocks her heart's secret yearnings, Rainey starts seeing herself-and her vagabond, show-biz life-through new eyes.

If Rainey quits the band, her parents' fading career might never recover. But if she doesn't leap now, she might be stuck forever in a life she didn't choose...and always wonder who she could have been.

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Blowin' My Mind Like a Summer Breeze

August 18, 2025 (Updated: June 12, 2026)

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What an awesome coming of age story of a fifteen-year-old girl named Rainey Cobb who's trying to decide if she wants to stay with her family's band or forge her own path. She was such a terrific, complex character and immensely talented; I also loved the character of Juliet, the rebellious, carefree daughter of the resort owner where Rainey and her family are playing, and who Rainey ends up falling for. When Juliet gives Rainey a mixtape of songs, it unlocks her secret longings and changes her life.
I loved how the story was set in the 90's, pure nostalgia! Hard to believe this is Benjamin Roesch's debut, it was really amazing! I loved it and couldn't put it down. A great read for summer! I'd love to read more by this author! I'd love to read the next book in the Rainey Cobb world, The Rest of Your Life Soundtrack!

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Wonderful YA debut, it was amazing! Couldn't put it down, a great read for summer!