A review by tarireads
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reading this book was a rollercoaster. I loved the dual timeline aspect of it, how the past and the present come to play and influence each other.
I had my issues with the book, mainly how the present timeline took place in a matter of days and how one of the more significant reveals (and one of a couple of plot twists) happens somewhere between the two timelines. I would’ve liked it if the same care and attention had been given to the present timeline as a way to add more depth and weight to the issue that ultimately broke these two characters apart in the past.
Speaking of characters, all of these characters are flawed and make (a lot of) questionable decisions. However, despite understanding that (and enjoying flawed and questionable character choices), I feel like some of these worked more as plot devices for the sake of it which betrayed the foundation previously laid down for the characters. Once again, I say this because I wished it was explored more than what it was.
I enjoyed the setting, the serenity and the nostalgia that this story encapsulates.
It was an enjoyable read even if I was disappointed with the characters at times and found it hard to root for FMC.
I had my issues with the book, mainly how the present timeline took place in a matter of days and how one of the more significant reveals (and one of a couple of plot twists) happens somewhere between the two timelines. I would’ve liked it if the same care and attention had been given to the present timeline as a way to add more depth and weight to the issue that ultimately broke these two characters apart in the past.
Speaking of characters, all of these characters are flawed and make (a lot of) questionable decisions. However, despite understanding that (and enjoying flawed and questionable character choices), I feel like some of these worked more as plot devices for the sake of it which betrayed the foundation previously laid down for the characters. Once again, I say this because I wished it was explored more than what it was.
I enjoyed the setting, the serenity and the nostalgia that this story encapsulates.
It was an enjoyable read even if I was disappointed with the characters at times and found it hard to root for FMC.