“The Summer That Changed Everything 2” is a slice-of-life novel of over 56,000 words, with elements of other literary genres, such as social issues, comedy, drama, and also gay romance. It’s the long-awaited sequel of Markus and Karsten’s story, which explores their now more committed relationship, as well as their early adulthood.

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Karsten locks himself emotionally following his father’s death. Not that he was an affectionate boyfriend earlier - his fear of being dumped made him withdraw emotionally.

Markus tries to help, but he has real trouble getting through his walls. Besides, it’s not like they can meet every day: they’re both busy working away and distracted by two new, eccentric circles of friends.

Over time, Karsten can’t help himself but ask: is it the time to break up? Especially now, when his stepfather, Rolf, is ready to do everything to make him leave Germany and move to Australia...

And with the news of Markus’ mother having got married, Markus has no choice but to visit Italy. It looks like meeting with Susanna is inevitable... What will it bring?

Will their relationship survive this incredibly challenging summer?

Are adversities going to tear apart their romantic bond or make it stronger than ever?

One thing is certain: a lot of things are going to change.

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“The Summer That Changed Everything 2” is a novel that discusses tough issues such as family deaths, financial problems, workplace mobbing, and lack of career prospectives. It also explores other young adult themes, such as living in a digital age; struggling with mental disorders; experimenting with different life paths; changing university majors; dealing with toxic friends, and much more. As such, “A Summer That Changed Everything 2” draws a complex image of what it’s like to be young in the second decade of the 21st century and shows how young adults cope with everything that life throws their way.

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• The Summer that Changed Everything 2. Part 1.

• The Summer that Changed Everything 2. Part 2.

• The Summer that Changed Everything 2. Part 3.