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Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez

135 reviews

mackenzieabraham's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Abandonment, and Vomit

mikkramer's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

Minor: Dementia

theladydetective's review against another edition

emotional

4.0

There was a lot to like about this book:  fun premise, great writing, and a wonderful golden retriever type book boyfriend. I think Justin is my favorite MMC from this author. 

However, this story tackles some really heavy topics such as abandonment, child neglect, abuse, and mental illness, and overall left me feeling a bit down. I also felt like the author went really hard during the 3rd act, but then tied everything up too easily? Almost like using short term therapy as a magic wand? 

Overall, this is a great story that I would recommend with some content warnings ⚠️ but probably would not read again.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Vomit

herbookarchives's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders

m_liz's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ugh I loved this book. This is so much more than a cute summer romance (even though it is that too!). I loved the representation of different attachment styles, and I loved Emma’s support system of her best friend and eventually Justin. The growth and love and acceptance that these characters experience is just beautifully done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual content

rdaacvhiesl's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-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

5.0

One of the best stories I've read in a long time. Every character felt fully developed and purposeful. Be ready to shed some tears though - especially if you have abandonment triggers or parent issues. If you do have either of those though, I almost encourage you even more to read this book all the way through; there's healing found in its pages. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Medical content, Vomit, and Mental illness

Minor: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, and Domestic abuse

ashrad's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad fast-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

4.75

Loved it. Really enjoyed that it was a bit different than other romances- there wasn’t that annoying thing where if only the characters had a real conversation this all could be avoided. Not quite a 5 star only because I don’t think it’s a book I’m going to be thinking about months from now, but definitely would recommend and I’m looking forward to checking out other books by Abby Jimenez. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Addiction

Minor: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Sexual content

bringmybooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

✨Bring✨ | Borrow | Bypass

Thank you to Edelweiss, Forever, & Hachette Book Group for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.

Review: Abby Jimenez's books are just so. dang. FUN. I love how there are super serious topics presented in each of her novels, but that they are done in a way that lets you go through the tough things without feeling like you've been clobbered. This probably wasn't my favorite of the books, just because the logic/plot portion of it missed a bit for me (for the most part, I'm able to suspend disbelief for her plots, but this one felt a bit too far-fetched). That being said, I can definitely say that if you've liked her previous books, I would feel fairly confident recommending this one to you as well!
 

Overall Rating: ★★★★ / 4.13 
 
Rating each element of the book out of 5★ 
Characters ★★★★★ 
Atmosphere ★★★ 
Writing ★★★★ 
Plot ★★★ 
Intrigue ★★★★ 
Logic ★★★ 
Enjoyment ★★★★ 
Pacing ★★★★ 
Dialogue ★★★★ 

★ did not like / ★★ it was okay / ★★★ liked it / ★★★★ really liked it / ★★★★★ loved it

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Child abuse, Grief, Cursing, Alcohol, Addiction, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Mental illness

hanlov's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

the biggest forehead kiss to Abby for this book!! I think this may have dethroned POYW for my favorite book of hers. It absolutely adore everything about this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Death of parent

kaylahcc's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent