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mwilder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lkbp17's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
abicaro17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.75
“Maybe home isn’t a place. Maybe it’s a person.”
I've been loving the Part Of Your World books so far, so of course I was excited to dive into the newest addition Just For The Summer. There is just something about the way Abby Jimenez writes her romances that is nearly always a big hit for me, and she has become one of my favorite romance authors. And I think Just For The Summer might just be my new favorite story written by her! It came at exactly the right time for me, and this was the fake-dating slash second-chance romance I never knew I needed. Despite the fact that this book includes multiple heavy topics including abandonment, toxic relationships and child abuse, the majority of the story still felt uplifting. Or at least I was immensely invested in both characters, as they were clearly made for each other... Things can be said about a possible insta-love vibe, but I personally didn't mind or care at all. There is just something about Justin and Emma that makes them extremely loveable, and you just want to hug them and tell them everything is going to be okay. The side characters are brilliant as well; especially Maddy, Justin's family and the dog Brad of course. The curse was a fun way to start the story, and it was the perfect way for the main characters to start building their connection. There are definitely some darker moments along the way and especially Emma's toxic relationship with her mother Amber can be hard to read about, but it does make the story feel more realistic. Do make sure to have some tissues/chocolate at hand especially once you near the end! I hardly ever cry while reading a book, but Just For The Summer made it hard to keep it dry. I loved how everything was wrapped up and the references/connections to some of the characters in the previous books were a nice touch as well. Another title for my list of 2024 favorites!
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
erinmure5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I started this one as a hard cover and then finished with the audiobook. I read the first 2 in the series as audiobooks and loved them. Starting this one on paper threw me off a little bit, and I recommend audiobook over paperback because of the amount of dialogue and I think it helps you get a little more immersed. For instance, I thought Maddy was a jerk of a friend on paper, but switching to the audiobook helped me “read her” totally differently. Plus the narration is top tier so you won’t regret the audiobook.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Medical content, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit
orphicsunflower's review against another edition
- 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
1.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
beebowbabe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Vomit, Medical content, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
torikate7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Death, Vomit, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
This was also bought on indie bookstore day on April 30, and look at me reading books on the same year I get them! 😆
This was such a heartbreaking but soft story. Justin and Emma are brilliant, and I didn't think a Reddit AITA could start such a lovely love story. I really love how we discuss mental health issues and how even if someone has mental health issues doesn't disregard what you've done to them in the past or continue to do. The other characters like Maddy and the kids were great - I got sold on Sarah easily.
Such a complex love story. I adored this one.
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Minor: Death
the_cat_on_a_bookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is totally worth all the hype. I've loved every book in this series, but I think that I fell for Justin the hardest. This shows that dating can be intentional even in the chaos of everyday life and how love sometimes grows unexpectedly.
I would definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings for this book. I appreciated the authenticity & complicated feelings that came with the extended families in this book. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great romance!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Death, and Medical content