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shealea's review
4.0
By the time the blog tour for Second Wave Summer was announced on Twitter, I had already bought an ebook of this short anthology via Amazon. Nonetheless, I still rushed to hop aboard the blog tour! Many thanks to the authors for the opportunity!
What I loved the most about this was its setting and how the setting was cleverly maximized. I haven’t gone to La Union in ages, but reading this book really made me feel like I was there, enjoying my own plate of delicious bagnet (yep, I’m more of a bagnet girl than a champorado fan, sorry), listening to the soothing sounds of waves kissing the shoreline, and enjoying the summer wind in my hair.
While I really enjoyed all the character crossovers (from Six de los Santos’ Sounds Like Summer, Jay E. Tria’s You Out of Nowhere, Tara Frejas’ Like Nobody’s Watching, and of course, their first anthology together, Summer Crush), I, at times, felt a bit overwhelmed and confused. Sometimes, as I read, it felt like I was missing something. Having said that, I believe that, had I read their respective books beforehand, I would have greatly appreciated this short anthology a whole lot more!
Nevertheless, with tons of endearing friendships and spectacularly vivid imagery, Second Wave Summer makes for a quick, delightfully fun, and highly addictive beach read that can get anyone immediately invested in its unique set of characters. I have no doubt that readers will frantically scramble to get their hands on the characters’ respective books because quite frankly, Second Wave Summer has left me incredibly curious and really hungry for more.
What I loved the most about this was its setting and how the setting was cleverly maximized. I haven’t gone to La Union in ages, but reading this book really made me feel like I was there, enjoying my own plate of delicious bagnet (yep, I’m more of a bagnet girl than a champorado fan, sorry), listening to the soothing sounds of waves kissing the shoreline, and enjoying the summer wind in my hair.
While I really enjoyed all the character crossovers (from Six de los Santos’ Sounds Like Summer, Jay E. Tria’s You Out of Nowhere, Tara Frejas’ Like Nobody’s Watching, and of course, their first anthology together, Summer Crush), I, at times, felt a bit overwhelmed and confused. Sometimes, as I read, it felt like I was missing something. Having said that, I believe that, had I read their respective books beforehand, I would have greatly appreciated this short anthology a whole lot more!
Nevertheless, with tons of endearing friendships and spectacularly vivid imagery, Second Wave Summer makes for a quick, delightfully fun, and highly addictive beach read that can get anyone immediately invested in its unique set of characters. I have no doubt that readers will frantically scramble to get their hands on the characters’ respective books because quite frankly, Second Wave Summer has left me incredibly curious and really hungry for more.
pendygal80's review
3.0
I think I would have benefitted from reading the first collection and the fact that that impacted my thoughts on this one is entirely on me. To that end these were cute short stories - the third one was by far my favorite. I think I'd enjoy a longer book featuring that couple.
inahreads's review
5.0
Short, Sweet, and Sexy
fun fun fun! it was super great to read more
stories from my fave authors and more fun to see these characters!
case in point: kuya datu
full review tk.
fun fun fun! it was super great to read more
stories from my fave authors and more fun to see these characters!
case in point: kuya datu
full review tk.
gerireads's review
4.0
When I saw the sign up for Second Wave Summer, I immediately jumped at the chance. One because I really enjoyed its predecessor Summer Crush. Second, I've read and enjoyed all three authors' books before.
Second Wave Summer is a crossover sequel so to speak to Summer Crush, and even though they follow three new couples, it takes us back to the Summer Crush Music Festival in La Union. I've never been to La Union, but the authors did a wonderful job transporting me, the reader, there. From the festival vibe to the food and the music, Second Wave Summer gives you front-row seat to what a fun summer music festival would look and feel like.
The book introduces us to recurring characters from previous books by the same authors. Two of the stories, A Taste of Summer (Six de los Reyes) and Rushes (Tara Frejas) are essentially prequels while is a Ask Me Nicely (Jay E. Tria) is an extended epilogue of sorts for You Out of Nowhere couple Ringo & Kris.
A Taste of Summer gives us the start of Michael Brian's story. I've been waiting for his story since I've met him in Feels Like Summer, and from the looks of it, his heroine is going to bring him to his knees. I really don't have a lot of things to say except that it's going to be hilarious to watch Michael Brian fall head over heels in love. And I CANNOT wait to read it.
The second story is Rushes by Tara Frejas. This is probably my personal fave among the three because I like the second chance at love trope. You know, the whole thing where the guy messes up the best thing he has in his life and regrets, and now he has to make things right again—these types of stories never fails to interest me. And Rushes is like that to me. Datu, bless his poor heart, is just a ball of angst, and yeah, I'm interested in where his story is going.
The third story is a bit different than the first two. If you've read You Out of Nowhere, then you'll be familiar with Kris and Ringo. Ask Me Nicely finds Kris and Ringo at the transitional period of their relationship from where it left off in You Out of Nowhere. I liked how Jay explored these two characters basically wanting the same thing but are having a hard time communicating those wants to each other.
Second Chance Summer is another great addition to the #romanceclass lineup, and I'm looking forward to reading more from these authors and these characters in the future. Whether you're a seasoned reader of #romanceclass books or just starting out, I think you can't go wrong with this one.
I voluntarily reviewed this ARC provided by the authors for a blog tour.
Second Wave Summer is a crossover sequel so to speak to Summer Crush, and even though they follow three new couples, it takes us back to the Summer Crush Music Festival in La Union. I've never been to La Union, but the authors did a wonderful job transporting me, the reader, there. From the festival vibe to the food and the music, Second Wave Summer gives you front-row seat to what a fun summer music festival would look and feel like.
The book introduces us to recurring characters from previous books by the same authors. Two of the stories, A Taste of Summer (Six de los Reyes) and Rushes (Tara Frejas) are essentially prequels while is a Ask Me Nicely (Jay E. Tria) is an extended epilogue of sorts for You Out of Nowhere couple Ringo & Kris.
A Taste of Summer gives us the start of Michael Brian's story. I've been waiting for his story since I've met him in Feels Like Summer, and from the looks of it, his heroine is going to bring him to his knees. I really don't have a lot of things to say except that it's going to be hilarious to watch Michael Brian fall head over heels in love. And I CANNOT wait to read it.
The second story is Rushes by Tara Frejas. This is probably my personal fave among the three because I like the second chance at love trope. You know, the whole thing where the guy messes up the best thing he has in his life and regrets, and now he has to make things right again—these types of stories never fails to interest me. And Rushes is like that to me. Datu, bless his poor heart, is just a ball of angst, and yeah, I'm interested in where his story is going.
The third story is a bit different than the first two. If you've read You Out of Nowhere, then you'll be familiar with Kris and Ringo. Ask Me Nicely finds Kris and Ringo at the transitional period of their relationship from where it left off in You Out of Nowhere. I liked how Jay explored these two characters basically wanting the same thing but are having a hard time communicating those wants to each other.
Second Chance Summer is another great addition to the #romanceclass lineup, and I'm looking forward to reading more from these authors and these characters in the future. Whether you're a seasoned reader of #romanceclass books or just starting out, I think you can't go wrong with this one.
I voluntarily reviewed this ARC provided by the authors for a blog tour.
trinielf's review
4.0
i loved this! book 2 in the Summer Crush antho. i loved the crossovers!! with all my band peoples: Arabella, Trainman, NICO. The Shinta standee makes another cameo!
Seriously, I'd suggest reading the books before this. Read the three author's books with the bands (The Playlist series, Scandalized and Feels Like Summer and also You Out of Nowhere (which features Ringo and Kris), then Summer Crush, then this. You'd have a greater appreciation for the little easter eggs/inside jokes for sure :)
I definitely cackled a few times here. Franklin my sweet child. Always so funny. Ringo, still so impudent and in this one we got to know Datu (Pio's brother) a bit more. Of course i wanted so much more of these stories, but he authors did a really great job of teasing us for what i'm assuming will be longer books.
Each story was a nice snapshot of these characters' lives at the 2nd Summer Crush show. and lol yes the Summer Crush theme song is still playing for eternity at this festival.
Seriously, I'd suggest reading the books before this. Read the three author's books with the bands (The Playlist series, Scandalized and Feels Like Summer and also You Out of Nowhere (which features Ringo and Kris), then Summer Crush, then this. You'd have a greater appreciation for the little easter eggs/inside jokes for sure :)
I definitely cackled a few times here. Franklin my sweet child. Always so funny. Ringo, still so impudent and in this one we got to know Datu (Pio's brother) a bit more. Of course i wanted so much more of these stories, but he authors did a really great job of teasing us for what i'm assuming will be longer books.
Each story was a nice snapshot of these characters' lives at the 2nd Summer Crush show. and lol yes the Summer Crush theme song is still playing for eternity at this festival.
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