Reviews

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

jenrosedon's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

tbartonfronzaglio's review against another edition

4.0

Loved the tswift references!!!!!

julianastevv's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jadeprezel's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

I loved how even though there is a theme of loss in the story, it doesn’t overpower all of the happiness. It lingers, almost like it would in real life 

kaylisbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

Okay. I loved this book. I cried, because as a sister I know the bond. And I see myself so much in Claire and Mer. So, even though The Summer of Broken Rules was a bit predictable and cliche (what romance story isn’t), I want to read it again and again just for that feeling.

lzeiiy's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

carlyjcrist's review against another edition

4.25

Stories about grief can be so heartwarming. They can show us the depth of love. The value of opening our hearts and letting others burrow deep. The pain of loss is such an incomprehensible feeling. Sharing these stories helps us put words to the pain, to the absence of feeling, the void grief fills. They address the hurt and start building the foundation for a new understanding of who we are and what love has done to us.

This story had me from the start. It did not shy away from the stickiness of life. Our main characters were so lovable and so relatable it was almost painful. There were elements to the setting and community I could not relate to, but the story was still poignant and, dare I say it, fun. Which is not something one usually associates with a story about grief.

Really enjoyed this.

mfiamoncini7's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

lesliedavis_19's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

kallen88's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0