A review by siobhanward
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

emotional 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

4.0

 I can't remember where I found this recommendation, but I wish I did so I could go back and look for more. This was a great read - I loved Lou and King and really all the characters. I wish we'd seen more of Cami and Tyler because I wanted to know more about them and their lives, but I get that the book wasn't about them. I appreciated Ferguson's openness at the start of the book of what to expect in terms of content, I would love to see that from more authors.

My only real critique of the book is that it just kind of wrapped up - after so much build up and mystery, and the great atmosphere of fear and uncertainty Ferguson built, it just kind of ends. I think it deserved a bit more of a resolution than what it had. However, that is far from a reason to dismiss this book and I can't wait to read more from Ferguson. 
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