pamelaaaa's review against another edition
4.0
I thought it was actually really good. The book was well written and had a really great plot line. I loved the characters and how the authors switched point of views. I loved the problems and how they faced them, and I say that if you see this book on the shelves, go ahead and pick it up.
bookspinesandwine's review against another edition
1.0
I read this in high school and remember thinking that it was really cheesy.
audreybt's review against another edition
2.0
Plot Summary
The Tuttle family spends every summer at Pebble Beach. Ella is looking for her next romantic conquest, and finds him--but he's her sister's boyfriend. Jamie is excited to see Ethan--they hooked up last year, and write each other all year. But he doesn't seem excited to see her....Beth is falling for her best friend George, but worries about how this will affect their friendship. All three cousins learn a lot about themselves as they navigate their summer romances.
Critical Evaluation
This novel consists of three storylines that are connected only tangentially, through the fact that the three main protagonists are all cousins. While it could be argued that the novel's structure is a commentary on the sense of isolation we all may feel or have felt in relationships--the feeling that our situations are unique and no one else has ever felt the way we do--in this instance, it feels more like laziness on the part of the author, a sense that she didn't bother to properly flesh out all her characters. While I really enjoyed the Beth and George plotline, I felt that the other two were just caricatures of a teen vixen and a recent dumpee. I can see how this would appeal to teens, especially those looking for a fluffy beach read, but it left me cold.
The Tuttle family spends every summer at Pebble Beach. Ella is looking for her next romantic conquest, and finds him--but he's her sister's boyfriend. Jamie is excited to see Ethan--they hooked up last year, and write each other all year. But he doesn't seem excited to see her....Beth is falling for her best friend George, but worries about how this will affect their friendship. All three cousins learn a lot about themselves as they navigate their summer romances.
Critical Evaluation
This novel consists of three storylines that are connected only tangentially, through the fact that the three main protagonists are all cousins. While it could be argued that the novel's structure is a commentary on the sense of isolation we all may feel or have felt in relationships--the feeling that our situations are unique and no one else has ever felt the way we do--in this instance, it feels more like laziness on the part of the author, a sense that she didn't bother to properly flesh out all her characters. While I really enjoyed the Beth and George plotline, I felt that the other two were just caricatures of a teen vixen and a recent dumpee. I can see how this would appeal to teens, especially those looking for a fluffy beach read, but it left me cold.
cassyx's review against another edition
4.0
It was good and all but some characters tended to get a bit annoying.
cris_redondoo's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Sometimes you just have to relax and vibe with books, and this was one of those. Even though I am not someone who is able to enjoy a book solely based on the vibe it gives, sometimes I can make an exception. I know that this will probably not be everyone's cup of tea, I get it, it doesn't have the most creative storyline or the most charming characters. However I felt that this book screamed summer, and it's extremely relatable to me. I am a lucky individual, who gets to spend all the summer in a costal town, so the situations that the characters felt were familiar to my own experience. I think me reading it during summer, also help a lot with the mood and vibes. It gives me "The summer I turned pretty vibes", which is one of my favourite books, because again I relate to the storyline a lot. So I think that this is a book that is truly reminiscent of TSIP, so if you liked that book you'll enjoy this. To sum it all, I just had a great time, and the vibes were immaculate, and sometimes you just need that.
naridhi's review
3.0
What can be said?
The great arboreal oak is dead.
Behind my house it fell today
And more I cannot say
Because I’m lost in apathy, and you in ignominy.
I do not care for thee, my memory of tree.
The look on her face was something so unfamiliar—she was inquisitive, optimistic, innocent, and blissfully naive.
But her disapproval made her feel guilty. And then she got annoyed with George for making her feel disappointed and guilty. Then she considered seeking psychiatric help for her split personality disorder, which was worsening every minute she spent sitting there listening to them gab on and on about nothing.
Cara said she was on a diet and George pinched her arm and told her she shouldn’t be, which made Cara pinch him back and say, “You’re so sweet.” Beth thought about going outside and throwing herself under the next car that drove by.
Beth thought about changing her mind and parking herself right between the two of them until they both got annoyed and went home.
He extended his lighter and she leaned forward, watching his eyes dart down to her chest. Ella wanted to laugh. Boys were so predictable.
thatweirdlibrarian's review
2.0
This is an ok read. I really don't like books that use current pop culture references. This one used a lot such as Paris Hilton and Queer Eye references. To me it feels like an author is reaching when using these. They should stick to current historical references or others that will translate over the years.
alyce_hockers's review
3.0
Good for a younger generation. Along the lines of [b:Gossip Girl|22188|Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl, #1)|Cecily von Ziegesar|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1398814332s/22188.jpg|3061184] and [b:The Au Pairs|43529|The Au Pairs|Melissa de la Cruz|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1391809990s/43529.jpg|42956], with a little less drama. Too young for my tastes, but I've had it on my "to read" shelf for ages and usually feel committed to reading books once they are on there. It was a quick read, and not the worst I've read. Just not one I'd recommend.