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this book was really hopeful and entertaining and by the end of it I was on the verge of tears. it took a little while for me to get into it at first as it started quite boring and the main character didn't seem very likeable, however by the middle of the book I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't put it down. although the plot may have a been a little predictable, it was the perfect escapist summer novel - I adored the romance and got lost in the hopes and struggles of the protagonist, Emily. I read this book nonstop in 2 days: definitely recommend.

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dlrosebyh's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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

4.0

Emily and her mother were always fortunate. Every month, they'd take her lucky quarter, choose fortunate card 505, and win the fervently competitive bingo night in Huckabee, their little, eccentric town. Emily's mother's good fortune ran short three years ago when she died of cancer, and nothing has seemed right for Emily since.

Things are getting worse now, the summer before her senior year. Not only has Emily ruined her relationship with Matt, whom her mother cherished, but her father is selling the house she grew up in and giving her mother's possessions away. She'll soon have no links to Mom other than that fortunate quarter. And, with her best friend away for the summer and her other pals siding with her ex, the only person she has to confide in is her father's best friend's daughter, Blake, a girl she hardly knows.

However, Emily discovers the list—her mother's senior year summer wish list—buried in a box at the back of her closet. When Blake suggests Emily take it on as a challenge, the two embark on a journey to tick each box and help Emily face her fears before everything changes. As they progress down the list, Emily finally begins to feel closer to her mother again, but her bond with Blake begins to deepen in unexpected ways. Emily is forced to confront yet another fear: admitting the secret part of herself that she never had the chance to share with the person who knew her best.

I enjoyed this book. The sapphic portrayal was wonderful. The romance was sweet and charming, and the characters were endearing. This book is a fantastic summer read, especially if you're a senior. The only reason I didn't enjoy it was because it included too many pop culture references, which I normally dislike. However, this is a fantastic book in general. I adore the author and have read all she has written.

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.5

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jojo_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.25

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livvyb's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective 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? No

4.5

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lauren_e_d's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was amazing. It was romantic, emotional, beautiful, heartrenching, hysterical. I loved how Emily was written and her path of discovery towards herself and realizing what the point of her mother’s list truly meant for her. I loved her relationship with Matt and how that changed throughout the book, as well as her relationships with Kiera and Blake. The summer adventures were adorable and moved the story along wonderfully. The relationship between Emily and Blake as the summer went on was adorable, cute, friendly, and gorgeous.

I especially loved the ending and how everyone came together, even after the hardships and awkwardness to help Emily. It was truly wonderful and made me smile through my tears

Overall, this was an adorable book about summer, romance, adventure, loss, and finding yourself and I fell in love with it as much as the characters did with each other.

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