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aprilatthelibrary's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Car accident
jenpurlteach's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This is a book for people who love happy endings and Hallmark movies! But there are a lot of heartaches and obstacles before they find the resolution. Told from the point of view of 3 of the 4 women who are determined to save their beloved camp, we get the story mostly through the eyes of Daphne, who grew up with the help of so many, but not really her parents. Her aunt June owns the camp now, but is suffering with her own heartaches, and the other narrator is Daphne’s best friend Lanier, who’s been with her through thick and thin. Along with their other friend, Mary Stuart, the the friends and Aunt June try everything to raise enough money to keep camp open. Maybe the guys in their life will help them out (but there’s big drama in that area)!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Addiction, Car accident, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
kdailyreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Car accident
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit and Sexual content
q_tipsforsale's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Death of parent, Addiction, Car accident, and Drug abuse
booked_with_meg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
okiecozyreader's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Such a fun summer read: friendships, camp, summer, boys and oh yeah, Kristy Woodson Harvey’s writing.
Summer of Songbirds left me smiling. It made me feel like I was at Camp Holly Springs with Daphne, Lanier and Mary Stuart and we were wishing each other “fair winds and following seas.” I love how she put in these little campy touches that seemed so real.
Much of the story is about Daphne, her mother who struggled with addiction, and how that influenced choices, including her own struggles as she was growing up. She found safety in the home of her friend Lanier and her loving mother Paula (who I just loved. Can I just say how nice it is to have a wonderful mother in a story?)
The friends realize their dear camp is having financial struggles and put their hard things lists to good use to help save it.
It is so much of what I want in a summer read.
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“…every layer we peeled back drew my friends and me closer, made us a real family.” P60
“…we belong to each other. Like sand and the ocean. … Like songbirds and the sky.” P68
“It’s true that we can’t control the wind. But this group is better than any that I know at adjusting our sails.” P304
“That’s the thing about hard things. Sometimes no one can do them for you. But even still, it’s nice to have best friends to help you carry the burden.” P324
“I wanted my happy ending. But maybe for now, for today, being surrounded by love stories was enough.” P330
“Maybe when you finally find where you’re meant to be, summer never ends.” P342
Summer of Songbirds left me smiling. It made me feel like I was at Camp Holly Springs with Daphne, Lanier and Mary Stuart and we were wishing each other “fair winds and following seas.” I love how she put in these little campy touches that seemed so real.
Much of the story is about Daphne, her mother who struggled with addiction, and how that influenced choices, including her own struggles as she was growing up. She found safety in the home of her friend Lanier and her loving mother Paula (who I just loved. Can I just say how nice it is to have a wonderful mother in a story?)
The friends realize their dear camp is having financial struggles and put their hard things lists to good use to help save it.
It is so much of what I want in a summer read.
-
“…every layer we peeled back drew my friends and me closer, made us a real family.” P60
“…we belong to each other. Like sand and the ocean. … Like songbirds and the sky.” P68
“It’s true that we can’t control the wind. But this group is better than any that I know at adjusting our sails.” P304
“That’s the thing about hard things. Sometimes no one can do them for you. But even still, it’s nice to have best friends to help you carry the burden.” P324
“I wanted my happy ending. But maybe for now, for today, being surrounded by love stories was enough.” P330
“Maybe when you finally find where you’re meant to be, summer never ends.” P342
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
bgoodbookclub's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I honestly think this book got better the more I read. It went from 3 to 3.75 from about 60% on.
I enjoyed this one! It's not super deep which is why I'm rating it lower but it is a good, mindless beach read. Kristy Woodson Harvey writes great beach reads that are so summery and fun. I loved the camp plotline of this one because it really felt so summery.
I think this one is worth a read! No, it's not the best book I've ever read but I did enjoy it.
I enjoyed this one! It's not super deep which is why I'm rating it lower but it is a good, mindless beach read. Kristy Woodson Harvey writes great beach reads that are so summery and fun. I loved the camp plotline of this one because it really felt so summery.
I think this one is worth a read! No, it's not the best book I've ever read but I did enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Car accident
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