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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
zemily83'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, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Vomit, Grief, and Pregnancy
bukohime's review against another edition
3.5
Minor: Child abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
amandaevans'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
As someone who has a very very toxic mother, I related so much to the struggles of Emma dealing with Amber. Wanting to give the benefit of the doubt for someone who is supposed to love you and you’re supposed to love in return, when sometimes it comes down to what is best for you - not what you are expected or feel obligated to do. It really reminded me of the weight childhood trauma can have on us, even into adulthood.
With that being said, the support systems Emma has in this story make all of the difference, as they do for anyone in “real life”. Having friends, family, or relationships around you to say the hard things and bring you through it, or to simply say, “yeah, they suck” and have your back through it all. That can change everything.
And of course, what choices we make next for ourselves. We can choose to stay in it, stuck, or you can take a step, and do the next right thing, whatever that may be for yourself.
This book was very healing and wholesome for me. Granted, I cried through probably 50% of it, but a relatable, “I feel so seen”, cry.
Maddy is a kickass friend. Justin is a kickass human. Emma is a strong, strong woman.
Characters? 5/5 Plot? 5/5 Themes? 5/5
I loved it, give me thirteen of em right now
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
midnightmoon_dreamer'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
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
thesapphire'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
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
bdomings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, and Medical content
lizyalife's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicide, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
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
rewatchrereadrewind'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent