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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Maybe my favorite in the Avalon Bay trilogy, probably a 3.5. If you’re looking for a summer fling, this is probably for you.
The Summer Girl is definitely not a bad read. It’s a classic Summer read as a whole. Something you’d want to curl up with while laying on the beach. It has Avalon Bay, the perfect coastal town that you’d see on a magazine. The one you can only dream about visiting. On top of that you have rich, yacht club frequenting locals who for the most part seem kind. And an endless stream of locally owned businesses….a recipe for your picture perfect summer vacation read. All though I have read books by Elle Kennedy before and been fond of them, this one didn’t quite make the mark for me. Right away we meet Tate, a very boob-fond local. He’s quicker to comment on the main character’s physique than he is to take an actual hint. Normally a good, forward, cocky kind of guy is the recipe for a good romance, but Tate just wasn’t it for me. He seemed more superficial at first glance than our other male leads. He does have some redeeming qualities though…He’s a man who loves dogs first and foremost. That much is a good note in my book. And although he seems more focused on the physical side of his relationship, he does seem to have Cassie’s best intentions in mind. Is Tate a good love interest? Yes. Would I date Tate if given a chance? Not at all. Moving from this we have Cassie, our fun loving, “copper haired” heroine. I’ve come to know Elle Kennedy’s past leading ladies to be relatable for the most part…but Cassie Soul really wasn’t who I hoped she would be. She held her ground for the most part but she lacked some of the resolve I’ve seen in past leading ladies. She was definitely a fun and bubbly personality and I did still enjoy reading from her point of view. I understand she is supposed to have a sort of naivety about her but as a 20-21 year old it wasn’t par for her age.
One of the first things I noticed was how quickly we were thrust into the relationship dynamic of Cassie and Tate. Although I do wish it were prolonged a little bit I did enjoy their banter. Tate always managing to somehow rile Cassie up at every turn. Tate definitely was a good choice of someone to pair with Cassie. They made a good couple for a feel-good beach read despite their “differences”.
Yes this book is marketed as a whimsical and fun summer read, hence the name “The Summer Girl” but it definitely has moments of depth and reflection. This much I can appreciate. It adds a touch of a real world perspective to the book. It has a way of grounding the reader while also still providing a cute summer read.
Although I have had a few critiques I did thoroughly have fun with this read. I would definitely recommend it as a lighthearted read. Something that should be in your beach bag this summer.
One of the first things I noticed was how quickly we were thrust into the relationship dynamic of Cassie and Tate. Although I do wish it were prolonged a little bit I did enjoy their banter. Tate always managing to somehow rile Cassie up at every turn. Tate definitely was a good choice of someone to pair with Cassie. They made a good couple for a feel-good beach read despite their “differences”.
Yes this book is marketed as a whimsical and fun summer read, hence the name “The Summer Girl” but it definitely has moments of depth and reflection. This much I can appreciate. It adds a touch of a real world perspective to the book. It has a way of grounding the reader while also still providing a cute summer read.
Although I have had a few critiques I did thoroughly have fun with this read. I would definitely recommend it as a lighthearted read. Something that should be in your beach bag this summer.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love another Elle Kennedy book.. wow! .. Shocker! I started this expecting to love it & was not disappointed :) Elle Kennedy is just so good at telling the primary story and focusing on the main characters, while also giving the side characters fully realized backgrounds as well.
This is Elle Kenndey’s latest book”The Summer Girl.” This had me nervous since I had read the off-campus series and was worried I wasn’t going to enjoy this one since it wasn’t a sports romance but I was proven wrong
This follows the story of Cassie, a girl who is spending the summer with her grandma in Avalon Bay and hopes to reconnect with her dad’s world while also finding a summer fling.
Upon her first party in town she is alone and witness a guy get dumped and then has to play it cool. However, she cannot do such a thing and to make matters worse discoveries they are next door neighbours by looking through her bedroom window and finding him in a compromising position.
Cassie is in her last year at Briar University and intends to finish. While Tate her neighbour has a life in Avalon is working to take over his family’s business and follow his dreams.
Cassie has a complicated life with both parents of never feeling good enough and believes there is always a silver lining. Even though her mother is a narcissist and her dad created a new family.
I rated this book 4/5 stars and really my only issue comes from the 3rd act breakup where there was no fight. It was mutual, and although I understand it. It felt out of character for new Cassie. I also didn’t like Cassie’s boobs being mentioned so often, like I didn’t understand why it was brought up while talking about the summer games.
Tropes: Next door Neighbors, forced proximity, wingman, small beach town and friends with benefits.
Tate and Cassie are a cute couple that grows and learns from one another throughout the story, and it is that personal growth that sticks with me. There is a ton of references that happen in the beginning that wrap around to the end.
I also appreciated the nod to briar university that it is also where Cassie goes to school. Feels nostalgic for me.
This can be read as a standalone or you can read the series, I personally only read this one but I think I’m going to go back and read the other two to finish the series
I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This follows the story of Cassie, a girl who is spending the summer with her grandma in Avalon Bay and hopes to reconnect with her dad’s world while also finding a summer fling.
Upon her first party in town she is alone and witness a guy get dumped and then has to play it cool. However, she cannot do such a thing and to make matters worse discoveries they are next door neighbours by looking through her bedroom window and finding him in a compromising position.
Cassie is in her last year at Briar University and intends to finish. While Tate her neighbour has a life in Avalon is working to take over his family’s business and follow his dreams.
Cassie has a complicated life with both parents of never feeling good enough and believes there is always a silver lining. Even though her mother is a narcissist and her dad created a new family.
I rated this book 4/5 stars and really my only issue comes from the 3rd act breakup where there was no fight. It was mutual, and although I understand it. It felt out of character for new Cassie. I also didn’t like Cassie’s boobs being mentioned so often, like I didn’t understand why it was brought up while talking about the summer games.
Tropes: Next door Neighbors, forced proximity, wingman, small beach town and friends with benefits.
Tate and Cassie are a cute couple that grows and learns from one another throughout the story, and it is that personal growth that sticks with me. There is a ton of references that happen in the beginning that wrap around to the end.
I also appreciated the nod to briar university that it is also where Cassie goes to school. Feels nostalgic for me.
This can be read as a standalone or you can read the series, I personally only read this one but I think I’m going to go back and read the other two to finish the series
I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really actually loved this book so much. I didn’t know whether I would because I wasn’t a super big fan of the others before this.
The smut was impeccable
The smut was impeccable
emotional
lighthearted
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
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No