Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - Just For the Summer

I was hesitant going into this book because I didn’t love Yours Truly, the second installment of this character series. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how great this book was! It had everything you want in a rom com; a funny meet cute, witty banter, and emotionally meaningful moments (please see: “What are you thinking?” “I’m always thinking of youI”, “I feel like I’m asking too much when I need something.” “You’re not asking too much…just the wrong person. Ask me instead.”, “I called you because I knew you’d come.”) But it also had a deeply moving depiction of the different ways we deal with family relationships and childhood trauma. I related so much to the main characters’s conversations about anger versus empathy and the way that both of those reactions can be helpful and harmful in different situations. I really loved Emma’s character arc and the way that she handled becoming the adult that she needed as a child. Justin was a corny but cute male lead, and I loved the way he showed up for his family despite being angry with his mom. Lastly, the friendships in this book were so well written. I loved Maddy and the way she protected and pushed Emma, and I also loved Brad (even though the dog thing was confusing with the same names) and Benny and the intimacy that was portrayed in their friendship with Justin. This book has redeemed my experience with this author’s work and I will keep reading some of her backlog!

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lacactuscrazy's review

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emotional fast-paced

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

4.75

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sunshinekmp's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.25

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad

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

5.0

I love Abby Jimenez. This was so emotionally complicated. I desperately wanted Emma to see the truth, I rooted for Justin to keep holding on and do his best with what all was going on, I was so grateful for Maddy's steady presence and unwavering friendship. I love the Easter eggs to previous books (even though I'm behind on a few). The friendships in this book are beautiful.

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