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samanthaleereads'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
2.75
Graphic: Child abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Vomit
hrh_victoria'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: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, and Fire/Fire injury
annamay1021'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Medical content, and Abandonment
gingerbiscuit'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
5.0
Beautifully written and excellent exploration of complex topics. Multiple plot twists kept my attention, making this book a fast paced read. Not overhyped.
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Vomit, and Death of parent
tinysierra's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you have to chose between anger or empathy, chose empathy.
Just for the Summer is so worth the hype. Long books intimidate me, but it didn’t feel like a 400 page book. It was fun and real.
I love Justin a lot! And Emma was a good protagonist, too.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Moderate: Excrement and Vomit
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
gemmajones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a masterpiece. I am officially a huge fan of Abby Jimenez.
Where do I start? So much more than a simple summer romance. Jimenez tackles really complex themes extraordinarily well and I’m sure her writing resonates with many of us.
There is so much depth to this story, so much symbolism, it is really clever. I adore Maddy’s character, she is such a good friend and shows she cares by being so protective.
The mention of all the Easter eggs in this story means I HAVE to read the other books now.
Will have you sobbing in the best way possible. The book is very meaningful. Emma & Justin’s character developments were impeccable. They are tested as a couple with two separate attachment styles and two different backgrounds, both with challenges in their present life. Justin is so warm, and Emma so strong. I sympathized with both of them and felt so connected to all characters, I had so many emotions toward all of them - including anger (if ykyk).
The ending also wrapped me in a hug of self love, very healing for the inner child.
Couldn’t put it down!
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit
ashley_reya'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
4.25
This was my first book by Abby Jimenez and what a cute and surprisingly emotional experience. I’ll definitely be checking out more of her work.
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
historyoftape's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Norovirus plotpoint that my friends and I had a couple of animated discussions about. But I might pick up some other Abby Jimenez books after this :)
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism and Vomit
Minor: Confinement, Medical content, and Death of parent
oceanwriter'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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
jenniferbowman'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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Excrement, Medical content, Dementia, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail