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kayleechickadee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and Gaslighting
reminiscences's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
kyleethecatlady's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
bailey1214's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness and Vomit
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
gbrolsma16's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Vomit
zombique's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury
mamasuereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
notmollie's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I don't toss out 5 stars easily, but this one earned it!
What happens when 2 people with the same apparent curse, to be 'the one before The One' date each other?
I knew when I finished this book I'd be missing these characters like long time friends. It will definitely be a re-read!
Abby has a special way telling stories that cover heavy subjects while being funny and healing to both the characters and reader.
Every one of her books has made me laugh out loud, swoony grin and cry real tears - Every. Single. One.
If you've read Abby's other books, the easter egg game in this one is so good!
Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
alisiakae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
soobooksalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Why did NOT ONE Bookstaperson tell me to read Abby Jiminez's books?
Totally kidding, of course.
Where have I been?? Just For The Summer has been a frequent feature in these parts. And now I wholly understand why!
"Sometimes your traumas are the reason you know how to help."
Just For The Summer is the story of Emma and Justin - they connect through a Reddit post, then hit it off immediately IRL. But as happens, each comes with hefty emotional baggage and looming responsibilities.
The sweet rom-com slant of the book brings us forehead kisses, head lice, the Toilet King, rainbow unicorn floaties, and date surveys.
But the grittier side depicts heartbreaking attachment issues from years of trauma and neglect.
Amidst this, we meet friends who become family, and relationships that meet where the other person is.
Have I already ordered Part Of Your World and Yours Truly? I sure have.
Very much recommended!
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol