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kristysproule'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
4.5
Some good sexual tension, a sex scene in a bit of detail. 🌶️🌶️
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
taylanareader17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Medical content
Minor: Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
megnut'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
4.75
It's not on my bookshelf yet, but it's definitely going on my wishlist.
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident
dani794's review against another edition
5.0
Every action in the book is character lead and makes sense for the character.
Emma was very relatable, and her attachments to people make a lot of sense with how she grew up. Amber was written very respectfully too, and I liked how her character was written. She isn't someone to be forgiven but she's someone to understand.
Justin was real sweet, and he was a great guy and had his layers and issues. I liked seeing his relationship with his mum was complex, where he loved her but was also angry with her.
Justin and Emma's chemistry was really great and I really believed in it.
The book was quite funny too! The stuff with Justin's mum and Leigh in the car actually tickled me lol
I always love when Abby's like THERAPY'S GREAT!!
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury
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
withlivjones'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
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse and Fire/Fire injury
brittanylee0302'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: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Addiction, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
lex_is_bookish'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: Child abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Car accident
Minor: Medical content and Fire/Fire injury