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annaonpluto's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
palliserabbie's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sailorbun's review against another edition
3.0
I used to read Cathy Cassidy all the time when I was about 11-13 and I've been on a real kick of reading books from my childhood lately. I didn't expect to enjoy this series as much as I have been, though. Summer is the one character I relate to the most as I'm currently struggling with anorexia, and I thought it was handled really sensitively whilst showing the darker reality of eating disorders.
murderousscottishgremlin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
besijudit's review against another edition
2.0
*2.5 stars*
I was surprised that I didn't like this book as much as the previous books. Cherry Crush and Marshmallow Skye were cute and light and solid 4 stars, but this one annoyed the hell out of me. My main problem was Summer, and I will just say it: she was really dumb. To be honest, I didn't like her in Marshmallow Skye, but I was hoping Cathy Cassidy makes me like her in this book. That didn't happen.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to read Coco's and Honey's story (though I'm not a fan of Honey) because Cathy Cassidy has this fun writing style which I love to read.
I was surprised that I didn't like this book as much as the previous books. Cherry Crush and Marshmallow Skye were cute and light and solid 4 stars, but this one annoyed the hell out of me. My main problem was Summer, and I will just say it: she was really dumb. To be honest, I didn't like her in Marshmallow Skye, but I was hoping Cathy Cassidy makes me like her in this book. That didn't happen.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to read Coco's and Honey's story (though I'm not a fan of Honey) because Cathy Cassidy has this fun writing style which I love to read.
graceoc's review against another edition
3.0
Summer has one dream, and only one dream. To become a ballet dancer, and when a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to a ballet boarding school presents itself, she takes it with both hands. She spends all her time dancing in the school holidays while her friends go to the beach and have fun. But is her passion for dance turning into an obsession?
I found Summer’s Dream to be a pretty enjoyable read. I thought it was a little different to the two previous books where it was mostly about romance and trying to fit in, it dealt with some more serious topics such as anorexia.
I can’t really say how accurate the portrayal of having an eating disorder is in this book but I’d suggest you go and read reviews of people who have experienced a similar thing to Summer.
I thought Summer was a very interesting character to read about. She was quite a closed off character and didn’t really know how to express her feelings. I thought that Alfie was such a good friend too her. He suggested that she seek help for her eating disorder and was overall very supportive.
There wasn’t really too much plot. It was mostly Summer practicing for her audition. I did feel a little bored and disconnected at times but I think that’s because I may have grown out of this series a bit.
Overall I would recommend this book. Again, I don’t know how accurately anorexia is portrayed, but if you enjoyed the first two in the series you’ll probably enjoy this one.
I found Summer’s Dream to be a pretty enjoyable read. I thought it was a little different to the two previous books where it was mostly about romance and trying to fit in, it dealt with some more serious topics such as anorexia.
I can’t really say how accurate the portrayal of having an eating disorder is in this book but I’d suggest you go and read reviews of people who have experienced a similar thing to Summer.
I thought Summer was a very interesting character to read about. She was quite a closed off character and didn’t really know how to express her feelings. I thought that Alfie was such a good friend too her. He suggested that she seek help for her eating disorder and was overall very supportive.
There wasn’t really too much plot. It was mostly Summer practicing for her audition. I did feel a little bored and disconnected at times but I think that’s because I may have grown out of this series a bit.
Overall I would recommend this book. Again, I don’t know how accurately anorexia is portrayed, but if you enjoyed the first two in the series you’ll probably enjoy this one.
amyellen234's review against another edition
3.0
These books are full of nostalgia for me and I really enjoy them. However, reading this one now made me uncomfortable at times when people noticed how bad Summer’s anorexia was getting and did nothing about it.
sleepyghost15's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
clss97's review against another edition
5.0
Love this book - my favourite summer read! Love the characters and the setting, and especially Summers character - her story is one of my favourites of the series so far. Beautifully written, with such strong and cutting emotion and powerful imagery.