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Never Vacation with Your Ex by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
3 reviews
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Well, the blurb definitely got one thing right: if you love The Summer I Turned Pretty and the character of Belly Conklin, you will probably love this book, or, at least, enjoy it. This book is straight up if Belly and Conrad were combined into one character and then that character spent an entire book torturing a much-less self-assured Jeremiah. Now, this is not necessarily a bad thing, it just gives me complicated feelings.
I actually found myself relating to Kaylee a lot. I’m really tall and am also scared of trying things I think I’ll fail. The main way I could never be her is that she chooses to actively string others (INCLUDING HER BEST FRIEND) along in her journey to never fail by barely trying. She was incredibly insufferable for most of the book, but I did love how Kaylee would often call herself things like “selfish,” basically confirming that she’s aware of her insufferableness and I have to love a character who is very self-aware in her many shortcomings.
Now, for my complicated feelings. While I have a laundry list of complaints, the book was cute. I liked Dean, even if he lacked a backbone for 87% of the book, but even that made me like him because it felt very realistic for someone blinded by love. I also thought their romantic moments were cute, even if some of them felt a little odd for a YA book. I also thought that the two of them together made a cute couple, even if I’m not entirely convinced of Kaylee’s love for Dean. I also think the addition of the beach volleyball and moms conflict was a nice addition.
Overall, this book was a fairly straightforward beach read.
Also, I do think “why” is important.
Thank you to NetGalley, Viking Books, and Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka for providing me access to this book.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming
kylieshart's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
Cute summer read, I love books written by this author duo. Kaylee plays volleyball competitively and made me want to play again myself! She also has chronic migraines. Dean is bi which is the main piece of diversity in the story.
Graphic: Body shaming
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Sexual content and Cursing
Kaylee deals with body image issues as she is an athlete on social media. There is light cursing in the book with the F-word as well as some minor sexual content like making out and getting partially undressed but nothing at all explicit, definitely YA appropriate.ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
Kaylee is a junior who is feeling the pressure of always being perfect. Her mom was a professional volleyball player and she is constantly comparing herself to her mom’s accomplishments. She also has trouble in relationships- always breaking things off before anything gets too serious. Unfortunately for her, she broke up with her best friend after just two months and JUST before their families go on a three week vacation together.
I actually really enjoyed this! Kaylee was not a super likable character. She was self absorbed and selfish for the majority of the book, but I liked her self realization toward the end and how she tries to better herself and actually tries to share her feelings rather than keep them bottled up inside in order to give the air of put togetherness.
Dean and his emotions were spot on. I felt for him the entire time. I can’t imagine having to share a vacation with the girl you have loved forever AFTER she broke your heart.
Overall, I thought this was a cute YA second chance romance!
I actually really enjoyed this! Kaylee was not a super likable character. She was self absorbed and selfish for the majority of the book, but I liked her self realization toward the end and how she tries to better herself and actually tries to share her feelings rather than keep them bottled up inside in order to give the air of put togetherness.
Dean and his emotions were spot on. I felt for him the entire time. I can’t imagine having to share a vacation with the girl you have loved forever AFTER she broke your heart.
Overall, I thought this was a cute YA second chance romance!
Moderate: Grief and Body shaming
Minor: Sexual content
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