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raegan_booklover's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
The book was amazing! I would recommend reading it in the summer! It’s my new favorite book
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
It has some inappropriate scenes but not a lotjustagirlwithbooks's review against another edition
3.5
“It's one of those special places where you feel like time doesn't exist. Where it will always be summer, where I'll always wake up with you.”
This was a pretty fun and cute read that made me nostalgic for the summer time and family gatherings. It did take me a bit longer to read this than I expected, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content
bookworm4life's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Sexual content
emilywemily6's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The first half of this was so sweet and swoony, while also touching on some grief that Meredith and her family are coming out of- literally so good!! But I really don’t like the miscommunication trope, and the YA nature of this book came out in full force in the immaturity in Mer and Wit’s communication closer to the end of the week. But I adore their relationship and enjoyed the atmosphere of Martha’s Vineyard, with the added backdrop of the assassin game (one I have played too). I wish Mer had more character development as she came to terms with her grief. And I also hated Luli and she made me angry. This closed door, new adult/YA romance was a great summer read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Car accident, Pregnancy, Cursing, Death, Bullying, and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship
stewartj0421's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
Overall this was an enjoyable read. It was, at times, a bit cringey for me, but I’m pretty particular about my romances, so that is not necessarily an indicator of quality 😂 I really loved Wit’s character, and the backdrop of the Assassin game brought a really unique quality to the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Car accident
teatimetropes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content and Cursing
samcanuel's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Summer of Broken Rules is a perfect new-adult summer read. The Fox-Dupre family was extremely lovable and the coastal setting really added an idyllic touch to the book. The excitement of Assassin really increased the intrigue. Although it contained one of my least favorite tropes, (I hate when boys get in the way of friendships) it treated the combination of whirlwind romance and grief so beautifully and realistically. Even the epilogue felt genuine, which I rarely feel. The connection between Wit and Meredith was lovely and I loved reading about the two of them and the Fox-Dupre family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Child death, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual content
marieeveparentroy's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
kendra_taylors_version's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Grief, and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
reading_ladies_blog's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Cursing