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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Amazing book, I found myself relating to Macy through all of her obstacles!
I think the thing I liked most about the book is the fact that it was not just a "typical summer romance" where the boy meets the girl and they will fall in love but they need to part ways and as the summer ends, their relationship ends too. Here, they spent their summer building a foundation. They developed their friendship, they helped each other get through that rough phase of their lives, and in some way they didn't even notice it's already happening; that while the summer slowly comes to its end, their forever begins.
The first part felt slow and I had a hard time getting into the story or connect with the characters, but the second part was much better and I finally started liking the characters as I got to know them more. I liked the character growth the protagonist went through as, at first, I really couldn't stand her because she seemed so spineless and I kept forgetting her name. But Sarah Dessen made a good job of bringing out her transformation into a stronger heroine. All in all, I would give the story a 3.5 stars.
I love this book so much and I'm enjoying it just as much now as I always have, but I honestly just cannot justify taking the time for any rereads right now. 😂 Soooo I'll come back and finish this billionth reread another time.
I read this on the plane yesterday, and it was perfect for just that purpose. It made me think about how sometimes, in this genre (girly realistic but sorta romanticized drama), things get resolved a little too quickly, and the tension can build a little too contrivedly (shut up, I like to make up words). This one takes its time, builds believably and subtly. You still get the satisfied feeling when done, but it seems more worth it somehow.
there needs to be more guys like Wes in this world <3
Managed to rip my heart out and take a new look at myself. I have no idea how this was possible in a story that is nothing like my life, but it was damn good!
This story had some of the greatest character growth I've ever seen in a YA contemporary novel. I enjoyed reading about Macy's journey during such a formative period in her life - those adolescent years when she was finding out who she was and what she wanted from life (not to mention having to cope with the loss of her father). I thought her approach to all of the changes in her life was really sincere and relatable. I wasn't a fan of the romance in this, which is strange because I ship everybody and everyone, but it just didn't seem like there was anything there? Regardless, I appreciate how Macy's growth was independent of a boy.
Overall, I had a good time with this, and I'm happy to say that, though this was my third Sarah Dessen novel, she still delivered like she has every other time!
Overall, I had a good time with this, and I'm happy to say that, though this was my third Sarah Dessen novel, she still delivered like she has every other time!
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes