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soobooksalot's review against another edition
- 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
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!
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
mangofraiche'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Vomit, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
mrsmishler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
rach_books1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
mal_dale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Forced institutionalization
juliareads123'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, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
akrew'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
Minor: Child abuse, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
felishacb'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
4.0
The least spicy of the trilogy, which makes sense I guess, if we're focusing on healing. Ha.
Check the CN at the beginning of the book!
Quotes:
I think something is wrong with me, like there's something in me, in my heart, that doesn't work right... It's like there's a part of me that's always small and I don't know why and I don't know what to do about it.
You're not asking for too much. You were just asking the wrong person. Ask me instead.
I used to never be able to say, 'I love you.'... To say it meant to give someone power over me and the ability to hurt me. But I could say with my whole heart that I loved Maddie. She was one of the great loves of my life.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content, Car accident, and Alcohol
lalasluvly'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: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Excrement, Medical content, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
charlotte_37's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol