Reviews

Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman

gracepizza40's review against another edition

4.0

3-4 stars

murderpigeonsgobump's review

2.0

I don’t have any problems with this book it just really was not for me, and I found it difficult to get through.

nedge's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

ellakwatson's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

annuhfloor's review against another edition

5.0

First read: This book was an emotional rollercoaster mostly going down. It explores grief, loss of a parent and sexuality in a way which broke my heart into a thousand pieces, leaving me shattered. The relationship growing between Kai and Rumi was so pure. Even though Rumi was broken in too many ways he stayed with her and did not try to change or help too much. He was just there for her. I identified so much with Rumi, and almost hate the fact this is a stand-alone and I don't know how her story continues.

This was just a book to wreck my soul.

Shall I just start over again right away?

Second read: I died again.

followinglilies's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

3.75

bloody_kaja's review

4.0

Okay. Not me tearing up a little.
This book focuses on grief, healing, relationships (such as with her mother), but also with self-growth and self-reflection. It was honestly better than I thought it would be and many of the characters grew on me. (Mr. Watanabe!!) It felt more juvenile of course, but that is because it is quite literally about a 17-year old girl, so no surprise there. Her exploration of sexuality was another aspect I really like, especially considering  I am on the ace spectrum myself. Overall, a really well-done, beautiful and enjoyable book.

mpbookreviews's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Car accident, Child death, and Death

annie_lovesbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ezraloacire's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0