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teresat's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
books__brews_and_booze's review
A very sweet and enjoyable read. I finished it in two days but probably would have finished it in one if I hadn’t gotten sidetracked.
It’s a great summer read. I appreciated the dialogue the most - it felt really authentic and young to me, like the people in that age group would actually talk, with swear words sprinkled throughout. Note: the swearing wasn’t excessive, but was placed thoughtfully and authentically.
This is a book where miscommunication abounds, to occasionally disastrous effect. Maybe sometimes more than occasionally!
One of the best parts of the book, for me, is the friendship between Eli and Kinsey. It’s like family and I very rarely see a strong bond between a man and a woman that isn’t weaved through with sexual tension. This was really refreshing to read about.
I could definitely see this book as a series, with books about future adventures in the family. It’s sweet and fun, perfect for a summer day/beach read.
It’s a great summer read. I appreciated the dialogue the most - it felt really authentic and young to me, like the people in that age group would actually talk, with swear words sprinkled throughout. Note: the swearing wasn’t excessive, but was placed thoughtfully and authentically.
This is a book where miscommunication abounds, to occasionally disastrous effect. Maybe sometimes more than occasionally!
One of the best parts of the book, for me, is the friendship between Eli and Kinsey. It’s like family and I very rarely see a strong bond between a man and a woman that isn’t weaved through with sexual tension. This was really refreshing to read about.
I could definitely see this book as a series, with books about future adventures in the family. It’s sweet and fun, perfect for a summer day/beach read.
leanner's review
5.0
This is my 100th book for this year and what a beaut story it was. I started thinking thank goodness I'm working from home and not reading on the train. I could feel a tear-jerker coming on, but you know what, it just gave me the happy feels instead.
These characters were wonderful, great back stories that kept me glued to my kindle. Actually at times they annoyed me but that's what an author wants, involvement and emotions. Secrets coming to light could have ended their rocky relationships, all of them, couples and family. You'll just be hoping for a HEA after all the angst. I also enjoyed the flashback diary entries from when the girls were young at camp.
Fantastic read of love, pain, secrets, bad relationships and more secrets. I loved every minute.
These characters were wonderful, great back stories that kept me glued to my kindle. Actually at times they annoyed me but that's what an author wants, involvement and emotions. Secrets coming to light could have ended their rocky relationships, all of them, couples and family. You'll just be hoping for a HEA after all the angst. I also enjoyed the flashback diary entries from when the girls were young at camp.
Fantastic read of love, pain, secrets, bad relationships and more secrets. I loved every minute.
tayla_'s review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Was cliche and very predictable at times. I wasn’t a real fan of the ending either.
readingactually's review
4.0
blueberrieads_22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Accidentally read book 5 of this series 🤭 def gonna read/listen to the others. Such a touching story about family, love and second chances
bookboss85's review
5.0
Original review can be found at: http://www.nerdprobs.com/books/book-review-the-summer-deal-by-jill-shalvis/
**A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for na honest review.**
As I have gotten older I have read more and more romance books. I discovered Jill Shalvis and she has easily become my favorite romance author ever. I have bought and read most of her books. So when the request to read her upcoming books comes across my editor’s email she always forwards them to me. I generally squeal with delight and sign up immediately. I couldn’t wait for the book to come in the mail and start to read it.
Brynn is returning home with her tail tucked between her legs. Her asshole ex robbed her blind then moved out of their apartment and all of her stuff got locked up. So she comes back to start fresh and figure out her life. She gets home and promptly has a massive panic attack that causes her moms to call 911. As she leaves the hospital she runs into her old camp crush, Eli. Full disclosure…. I stayed up until 2 am reading this book because I couldn’t put it down and needed to find out what happens. Secondly this book is like two romances in one. There is the main character Brynn’s story plus a side romance with one of the secondary main characters, Kinsley. This book was so relatable. Not feeling like you can trust someone again. I know how that feels. My ex-fiance came home one night with hickies on his chest and told he is was a purple nurple gone wrong but I am not dumb. It was hard to trust my now-husband when we started to date.
Without giving too much away and spoiling it. I love the relationship two of the characters have with each other. They are friends but enemies. They hate each other for what happened at camp and that has carried over to what happens once they are grown. They finally put their differences aside and are getting along when one drops a massive bombshell. How they pick up the pieces and carry on are relatable. I also really liked the fact that the author made the main characters’ parents lesbian. I see very few of that in the books I read. It was refreshing to see that she did write the main character that way. I also really liked her mom’s. They cracked me up one strikes me as a patchouli loving, whispy dress wearing person and the other was more a bourbon and suits woman. They loved each other dearly. I can’t wait to read more books by Jill. I will be waiting patiently for my email to arrive…I hope. Now excuse me while I go start another book by her!
**A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for na honest review.**
As I have gotten older I have read more and more romance books. I discovered Jill Shalvis and she has easily become my favorite romance author ever. I have bought and read most of her books. So when the request to read her upcoming books comes across my editor’s email she always forwards them to me. I generally squeal with delight and sign up immediately. I couldn’t wait for the book to come in the mail and start to read it.
Brynn is returning home with her tail tucked between her legs. Her asshole ex robbed her blind then moved out of their apartment and all of her stuff got locked up. So she comes back to start fresh and figure out her life. She gets home and promptly has a massive panic attack that causes her moms to call 911. As she leaves the hospital she runs into her old camp crush, Eli. Full disclosure…. I stayed up until 2 am reading this book because I couldn’t put it down and needed to find out what happens. Secondly this book is like two romances in one. There is the main character Brynn’s story plus a side romance with one of the secondary main characters, Kinsley. This book was so relatable. Not feeling like you can trust someone again. I know how that feels. My ex-fiance came home one night with hickies on his chest and told he is was a purple nurple gone wrong but I am not dumb. It was hard to trust my now-husband when we started to date.
Without giving too much away and spoiling it. I love the relationship two of the characters have with each other. They are friends but enemies. They hate each other for what happened at camp and that has carried over to what happens once they are grown. They finally put their differences aside and are getting along when one drops a massive bombshell. How they pick up the pieces and carry on are relatable. I also really liked the fact that the author made the main characters’ parents lesbian. I see very few of that in the books I read. It was refreshing to see that she did write the main character that way. I also really liked her mom’s. They cracked me up one strikes me as a patchouli loving, whispy dress wearing person and the other was more a bourbon and suits woman. They loved each other dearly. I can’t wait to read more books by Jill. I will be waiting patiently for my email to arrive…I hope. Now excuse me while I go start another book by her!
mishale1's review against another edition
3.0
Brynn, Kinsey and Eli went to summer camp together for baby years. Brynn and Eli were each other’s first kiss. Kinsey and Eli are like brother and sister. But Kinsey and Brynn actually are sisters and Brynn doesn’t know.
Brynn just got out of a bad relationship and goes back to her hometown. She winds up in the hospital after a panic attack which causes her to run into Eli. She hasn’t seen Eli in 14 years.
Eli is at the hospital with Kinsey. Kinsey and Brynn were frenemies at best and they haven’t seen each other in 14 years either. Eli wants Kinsey to finally tell Brynn that they are half sisters. He convinces Brynn to come see the room he has for rent. His other roommates are Kinsey and his brother Max.
Kinsey keeps everyone at a distance because she’s afraid she won’t live long. She has a great guy in her life named Deck but she keeps him at a distance. She keeps everyone but Eli at a distance.
Eli decides to force Kinsey and Brynn into spending time together. In the process, he falls for Brynn.
I think the characters in the book are quite likable, especially Eli, Deck and Brynn. The dramas in the story are interesting but not over the top.
This was a light, easy read.
I didn’t realize it was a series book but it seems to work well as a stand alone too.
I got to read an early copy from NetGalley. Thanks!
Brynn just got out of a bad relationship and goes back to her hometown. She winds up in the hospital after a panic attack which causes her to run into Eli. She hasn’t seen Eli in 14 years.
Eli is at the hospital with Kinsey. Kinsey and Brynn were frenemies at best and they haven’t seen each other in 14 years either. Eli wants Kinsey to finally tell Brynn that they are half sisters. He convinces Brynn to come see the room he has for rent. His other roommates are Kinsey and his brother Max.
Kinsey keeps everyone at a distance because she’s afraid she won’t live long. She has a great guy in her life named Deck but she keeps him at a distance. She keeps everyone but Eli at a distance.
Eli decides to force Kinsey and Brynn into spending time together. In the process, he falls for Brynn.
I think the characters in the book are quite likable, especially Eli, Deck and Brynn. The dramas in the story are interesting but not over the top.
This was a light, easy read.
I didn’t realize it was a series book but it seems to work well as a stand alone too.
I got to read an early copy from NetGalley. Thanks!