Reviews with content warning for Vomit - Just For the Summer

LOVED reading this. Like 5.6 stars/5 actually. I laughed out loud, cried, hit the book in excitement. I love Emma & Maddy & Justin. I hate Amber but what’s new.

I didn’t make the connection that she was Daniel’s mom from the first book but omg that was genius.

Abby Jimenez is an amazing author. I love every book of hers that I’ve read 💜🥰

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emotional 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

4.75

I was immediately pulled in by the Reddit AITA start and couldn’t put it down from there. Emma and Justin were both inspiring in their own ways and I loved watching them grow together. Emma had so much to overcome and her story was heartbreaking. I only wish we got a little more time in there happily ever after.

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gbrolsma16's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

My first book from Abby Jimenez and I can’t wait to read more. I can’t believe I live by her cupcake shop and get them as treats for special occasions and don’t know until this summer that she owns it! This story was so well developed and covered really deep, intense subjects of trauma and family with such grace and care. As a therapist who usually reads romance novels to have a light escape I was a bit apprehensive of the premise, but Jimenez crafted lovable characters with believable flaws (“cracks”, IYKYK) that were taken seriously and addressed with empathy and respect. I haven’t loved a book this much since Evelyn Hugo and plan to get my hands on more of her books soon.

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zombique's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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mamasuereads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This is the first book I've read by Abby Jimenez and I see why she has such a following. I loved the characters and story from the beginning. There is humor yet there are many serious topics included in this storyline. The author did a beautiful job weaving the darker topics into the friendship and romantic elements. I really enjoyed the direct honesty between Emma and Justin. At times, Emma's steadfast allegiance to her mother really got to me, but, the author made it right. I will definitely put Abby Jimenez's other books on my list to read.

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notmollie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

5.0

A funny enjoyable Romcom with a hint of The Glass Castle that also feels like a really good therapy session!
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!

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alisiakae's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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soobooksalot's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

Am I the asshole?
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!

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