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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

64 reviews

arnold_shelby's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

More than anything, I loved how this was a sequel (more of a spiritual sequel) to Part of Your World. Even though I knew that going in, I was still surprised at the connections and I loved that. 

This book was very sweet. I loved Justin's character and was reading sections out to my SO and he agreed he was an awesome character. 

In the romance vein, I knew we'd get a happily ever after, but I was sad that Amber didn't get a redemption story as well, so I knocked off half a point. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Vomit, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Death of parent

brittanylee0302's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• 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

I love love loved this book so much! The characters were adorable, relatable & I really felt everything with them. The love story between Justin & Emma is both adorable & hysterical. This book made me feel all the feels. This was my first book by Jimenez & I was not disappointed. I did the audio & the narrators Christine Lakin and Zachary Webber were incredible. I'll be picking up more by this author! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Addiction, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

readwithria's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Just For the Summer was exactly what I have come to expect from an Abby Jimenez book - a lovely emotional rollercoaster with a beautiful romance at its center. 

Once again, she has written a giant simp of a man and at this point, y'all should already know that I'm here for it. Justin got hit by the love truck so fast, and as soon as they met each other I knew they would be an adorable couple. Emma learns so much about herself throughout the book, and the fact that she went through so much and came out as well as she did is a testament to post-traumatic growth theory.

Read this book if you love
- amazing best friends
- strangers to lovers
- found family
- chaotic mommies
- personal growth
- healthy communication
- caretaking

I will always read what Abby Jimenez writes. 4.5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent

risten's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Minor: Blood and Alcohol

3pnuts's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Alcohol

ekcanales's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• 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

4.5

This book was the perfect summer read while traveling! 

The main characters, Justin and Emma, were super lovable and I felt connected to them instantly! The dual-perspective was done so well to add more insight into the characters, their actions, and motivations which I really enjoyed!

This book had a lot going on outside of the main romance plot, but I found that it was masterfully weaved in to enhance the main plot and add depth. The integration of family dynamics and childhood trauma added a relatable and realistic side to the characters.

Although the relationship felt a bit like insta-love, I enjoyed seeing it build and deepen over time! I would absolutely recommend this book, I can't wait to read more from Abby Jimenez!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Car accident

mdavis26's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol

kkraatz's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I wanted this book to be so wonderful, and it just fell flat. Part of that is a professional hazard - my work life means I probably experienced this book differently than many readers - but part of it is that the pacing felt way off and the narrative didn't hang together coherently in my view. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

zombique's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury

soobooksalot's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Am I the asshole?
 Why did NOT ONE Bookstaperson tell me to read Abby Jiminez's books?
 Totally kidding, of course. 
 Where have I been?? Just For The Summer has been a frequent feature in these parts. And now I wholly understand why!
 "Sometimes your traumas are the reason you know how to help."
 Just For The Summer is the story of Emma and Justin - they connect through a Reddit post, then hit it off immediately IRL. But as happens, each comes with hefty emotional baggage and looming responsibilities. 
 The sweet rom-com slant of the book brings us forehead kisses, head lice, the Toilet King, rainbow unicorn floaties, and date surveys.
 But the grittier side depicts heartbreaking attachment issues from years of trauma and neglect. 
 Amidst this, we meet friends who become family, and relationships that meet where the other person is.
 Have I already ordered Part Of Your World and Yours Truly? I sure have.
 Very much recommended!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol