gissellellamas's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oddly enough I enjoyed this installment of the Summer series more than the first. Just like in the first book, there are a couple of moments that I found to be somewhat odd and problematic. Ex: Taylor braided Belly's hair and said "I love your hair like this. You look sort of Native American, like a Cherokee princess or something." I just feel that this comment is unnecessary and feels awkward in the context, especially coming from a non-native author and a non-native character. However, I am not native either so it is not really my place to decide whether or not this is problematic, just felt weird to me as a reader. The character development was much stronger in this book and I ended up liking Belly more than I did in the first book, so it didn't make me want to close the book every time she did something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Cultural appropriation
This book definitely touches on grief and loss, so beware going into itmichelleub's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
3.0
Usually I am generous with my reviews, but I kind of expected more romance from this. It just felt like a no or barley plot book, just vibes. Which can be fine but it wasn’t actually what I was look for. Still it is probably a great filler book and I heard that the third is actually young adult so I’m hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
mybooksandoodles's review against another edition
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, and Death of parent
theespressoedition's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Here I was, hoping that this sequel would be maybe just a little bit better than the first? But BIG OOF, it was not.
I have basically the same issues with this one that I had with the first:
- Belly is one of the most irritating, self-centered, whiny little brats I've ever read
- Conrad is an a$$hole and doesn't deserve the time of day, let alone all of Belly's love
- Jeremiah is actually the best character and deserves WAY better than Belly... and everyone else in his life
- I'm too old for these books
I truly don't have much else to say except that I'm simultaneously glad and sad I didn't read these at 15. I would've loved them, but they also would've done me zero favors during my growing years.
I have basically the same issues with this one that I had with the first:
- Belly is one of the most irritating, self-centered, whiny little brats I've ever read
- Conrad is an a$$hole and doesn't deserve the time of day, let alone all of Belly's love
- Jeremiah is actually the best character and deserves WAY better than Belly... and everyone else in his life
- I'm too old for these books
I truly don't have much else to say except that I'm simultaneously glad and sad I didn't read these at 15. I would've loved them, but they also would've done me zero favors during my growing years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
hollymileham's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i liked this one more than the first but some of it is so sad and i wasnt prepared for that
taylor is so annoying. SHUT UP
and conrad youre a little dick sometimes but im still on your side
taylor is so annoying. SHUT UP
and conrad youre a little dick sometimes but im still on your side
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Child abuse
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