Scan barcode
brook_loves_books's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, and Grief
kalynaobyrne's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Edge of Summer is a fun summer YA. This book does have some more mature themes and parts so I would recommend this for older YA readers. There were some things I really liked about this book and there were some things that I didn’t like. I really enjoyed the discussion of whale conservation in this book. As a big whale/dolphin lover the whale tale on the cover is what originally drew me into this book. I felt as though the conservation aspect was done really well. I also thought there were some cute moments between Core and Mannix. I did enjoy the queer representation in this book. Though it wasn’t a huge part of the book it was done well especially with the non-binary character of Kyle. I also loved the setting of this book and I thought it was done well.
One of the things I didn’t like about this book was the two main characters' first names: Coriander and Mannix. I hate both names. The biggest thing that I didn’t like was I felt like the deeper, more serious topics that were discussed should have been focused on more and discussed more. Core was not a good friend to Ella and I felt like the author should have gone a little deeper on that.
I really enjoyed the audio and thought the narrator did a great job.
Overall, this was a 3.75 for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and and Tantor Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
One of the things I didn’t like about this book was the two main characters' first names: Coriander and Mannix. I hate both names. The biggest thing that I didn’t like was I felt like the deeper, more serious topics that were discussed should have been focused on more and discussed more. Core was not a good friend to Ella and I felt like the author should have gone a little deeper on that.
I really enjoyed the audio and thought the narrator did a great job.
Overall, this was a 3.75 for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and and Tantor Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Child death, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol
patricktreads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Edge of Summer was a cute little romance with a big feeling of love not only towards a couple but towards a best friends and majestic sea life.
While there were slow moments here and there, overall it was a very cute and complete story.
Cons - This story definitely needs content warnings, and the beginning was a little confusing trying to decipher whether or not The main characters friend was dead or actually alive.
While there were slow moments here and there, overall it was a very cute and complete story.
Cons - This story definitely needs content warnings, and the beginning was a little confusing trying to decipher whether or not The main characters friend was dead or actually alive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Toxic friendship, Death, Alcohol, and Child death
More...