Book Review of 'A Summer to Treasure' by Leslea Wahl

Hello Bookworms!

School is out, the sun is shining, and that means reading is kicking into high gear! We have a family trip coming up and I am already planning my reading list for the trip and if I hadn't already read the novel I am featuring today I would be adding this to the list!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this YA Adventure Mystery and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Summer to Treasure
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: MG/YA Adventure Mystery

Teenage siblings Luke, Celia, and Austin are dreading their summer vacation. A month cooped up in an RV, touring around the Southwest, with their parents, grandmother, and each other? Pure torture.

But when Grandma reveals the real reason for the trip, the journey becomes an unexpected adventure. As they travel through breathtaking canyons, the teens develop new friendships, deepen their faith, and join together to solve a decades-old mystery.

And if the siblings can put down their phones long enough to enjoy the incredible journey, they might just discover that their relationships with each other are truly the greatest treasure.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon

My Review

I grew up very poor and never got to go on road trips and always remember envying my friends that would tell about epic journeys and the wacky antics that go along with being with your family on the road for an extended period of time. This novel is a childhood dream that I always dreamed of. I know this is geared towards a younger audience, but it touched me, a woman in her 40s with grown children. I wish I would’ve made family trips like this more of a priority when I had a chance.

The personal stories that each family member tells each night were some of my favorite moments. I’ve always loved hearing stories from my family, especially ones that seem out of character for that particular person, as it makes you see that person through a different lens. I loved reading about the different places that the family went on their adventure, but most of all, I enjoyed the treasure hunt the most. Who doesn’t love a little side mystery?

A Summer to Treasure was such a fun read, and I think this is a wonderful way to send a beautiful message to stop and smell the roses, to be thankful for those that are a blessing in your life, and to get out of your head every once in a while.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

Leslea Wahl is an award-winning author of adventurous teen mysteries. She not only writes for teens but is an avid reviewer of Christian fiction and a founding member of Catholic Teen Books. Her journey to become an author came through a search for value-based fiction for her own children. Leslea now strives to be an advocate for other families battling against society’s secular messages through her faith-based writing and reviews.

Connect with Leslea by visiting lesleawahl.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of A Summer to Treasure, a book-themed Glass Tumbler with Lid and Straw, and a magnetic bookmark!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 27, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 3, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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