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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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chajara's review against another edition

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hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

alyssagirardi's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

podanotherjessi's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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

4.25

There were exactly two things I didn't like about this book: something small about the ending, and I just do not like Abby Jimenez's writing style. But literally everything else was incredible.

To quickly clarify my dislikes: Jimenez is just a very cheesy writer. Everyone has little catch phrases and make dumb comments. And I am convinced she has never read an Am I the A*hole post ever because the side tangents in Justin's post were just not realistic to the format. But I came to love the characters and be drawn into the story despite the complaints I have about the writing style. But also Minnesota is a huge state, and I definitely rolled my eyes at the way it was talked about like a monolith. "Come to Minnesota" is not specific enough!
As for the end,

I understand doing a HEA and was really happy for the characters, but I just didn't love how quickly Justin accepted Emma back, especially with the very valid concerns around his family. Six months of therapy doesn't feel like enough. She would definitely not be moving back in with me that quickly. I just wanted more long-term work. Dating, but also still working on their own things for a little while.

But literally everything else was incredible. The characters are all complex and believably flawed. I could see the outline of what would cause various falling outs from the beginning, and I wasn't disappointed when the characters acted poorly because it made sense. It was amazing to see the growth they all went through, and I was crying several times throughout. A wonderful book, and I will be going back to read the rest of the series.

lildizzee's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

I want to give this 4.5 or 4.75 because I realized that I’m picky when it comes to romance novels. They are usually not realistic enough for me. This one was realistic enough and not cringy! I really enjoyed it! I was engaged throughout the whole story, I just didn’t get that 5 star hype!!! (If you know you know)But at the same time I wouldn’t change anything about this story!?? I gave “the 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo” a 5star but it’s also the first book I read as a grownup so I don’t know if I would love it as much now when I can compare it to other books. (I cried to that one though, I should definitely reread it!)

Long story short: this was very good for being a romcom!💖
4.5 stars ⭐️