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summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
beatriks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Loved the structure of the book, jumping back and forth to the past vacations was really a good idea. It’s the perfect summer read!
And I liked the chemistry of Poppy and Alex.
And I liked the chemistry of Poppy and Alex.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
avasbookmark's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
colorful_lulu's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.5
It’s a cute best friend-to-lover book where 2 best friends of 12 years, Poppy and Alex, take summer 10 summer trips. They fell out after their last summer trip 2 years ago, but they took one last summer trip together to fix their friendship.
The book is formatted so you read one chapter of the current trip, then in the next chapter, you read about one of the trips they took years ago. This format explains how their friendship progressed over the years and what happened in Croatia, their last trip.
I did have a problem with pacing, to be honest. It starts off really slow, I didn’t find the book interesting until halfway when things get more complicated. The middle is really messy with a year's worth of information that’s told in 1 chapter, then there’s an unnecessarily long sex scene I’m still confused on how it happened. The ending is not as satisfying as it should be, mostly because it could’ve been a little longer.
The book is formatted so you read one chapter of the current trip, then in the next chapter, you read about one of the trips they took years ago. This format explains how their friendship progressed over the years and what happened in Croatia, their last trip.
I did have a problem with pacing, to be honest. It starts off really slow, I didn’t find the book interesting until halfway when things get more complicated. The middle is really messy with a year's worth of information that’s told in 1 chapter, then there’s an unnecessarily long sex scene I’m still confused on how it happened. The ending is not as satisfying as it should be, mostly because it could’ve been a little longer.
In general, it’s a cute (?) summer romance book with these cool time skips between summer trips they took. But I honestly wouldn't recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
sometimes_samantha_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
Super cute as all Emily Henry books are! I think the pacing toward the end was a little rushed which is why it lost some stars for me. Otherwise I really enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, and Grief
emmilouise's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
lucyrudd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
lisa_m's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is extraordinary. So offen when reading romance books I say in my review that they are "good but nothing special." That usually means most people will find some way to enjoy it in my opinion.
With this book however I don't think it's for everyone. It definitely is NOT a cute quick romance book.
This felt more like a contemporary book about two people who happen to be in love with each other.
That being said I absolutely love this book. I enjoyed every minute of the audiobook and I definitely want to reread it and buy a physical copy!
This book makes me wonder why I ever thought enemies-to-lovers is the best type of romance. I still love it but mostly in fantasy settings.
Bestfriends-to-lovers however - wow! I absolutely loved Poppy and Alex's dynamic. The way they could truly be themselves around each other and how they adored each other is just something so special.
What I also loved about this book is how real and human it felt. There are still a few romancy tropes but all in all the stories and the feelings are something I could relate to so much.
I feel like this just made it's way into my favourite books of all times list.
With this book however I don't think it's for everyone. It definitely is NOT a cute quick romance book.
This felt more like a contemporary book about two people who happen to be in love with each other.
That being said I absolutely love this book. I enjoyed every minute of the audiobook and I definitely want to reread it and buy a physical copy!
This book makes me wonder why I ever thought enemies-to-lovers is the best type of romance. I still love it but mostly in fantasy settings.
Bestfriends-to-lovers however - wow! I absolutely loved Poppy and Alex's dynamic. The way they could truly be themselves around each other and how they adored each other is just something so special.
What I also loved about this book is how real and human it felt. There are still a few romancy tropes but all in all the stories and the feelings are something I could relate to so much.
I feel like this just made it's way into my favourite books of all times list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
erinmjustice's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Grief
Minor: Drug use
kassidyreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol