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condls27's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
From the first page I could tell I was going to love this. With Abby Jimenez you’re guaranteed to read an adorable romcom that is packed with such real emotion that it will leave you feeling raw but in the best way possible.
I did not realize this was going to be in the Part of Your World Universe so it was so great to see all the characters we fell in love with before!
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Abandonment
hazelgirl21'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
lovelymisanthrope'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? Yes
4.5
"Just for the Summer" follows Justin and Emma. Justin has recently gone viral because of a Reddit thread in which he shares that every girl he has ever dated has immediately found her soulmate the second they break up. Emma, with a similar curse messages Justin to commiserate together. When Justin proposes they date each other so that they can each find their soulmates following their breakup, Emma decides she has nothing to lose. But, to her surprise, Emma may like Justin more than she is ready to admit, and Justin thinks he may have finally found his soulmate the moment he lays eyes on Emma.
This was such a sweet romance. Justin and Emma have chemistry that radiates from the page, and they are both so equally loveable.
Justin is a quirky guy with a lot falling on his shoulders. Due to some family difficulties, he is about to take custody of his younger siblings, and although he loves them and is happy to do so, he knows this is going to greatly impact his personal life for the foreseeable future. His commitment to his family and willingness to step up into a fatherly role was admirable and highly attractive. On top of that, he has a great sense of humor. He is playful and funny, which is exactly the type of guy Emma needs.
Emma had a tumultuous childhood, and because of this instability, she finds commitment of any kind difficult. She has spent her adult life working as a travel nurse with her best friend. Never having to put roots down means she does not have to experience the heartbreak when she has to leave. This also makes dating nearly impossible.
Together, Justin and Emma really balance each other out, which was wonderful to see. Justin really helped to show Emma that relying on people is okay, and Emma helped Justin to believe in love again, and that he is not just someone else's good luck charm.
This book explores some interesting family dynamics, which definitely helped to flesh out the main characters and give the story more substance. Most noteworthy is Emma's mother; a flighty woman who has not really been there for Emma in any positive way.
This novel takes place on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, and provided the perfect vibes for a light summer read.
I HIGHLY recommend this book, and I look forward to reading more from Abby Jimenez in the future.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
spaghettireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Vomit, Mental illness, Abandonment, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Grief, and Medical content
katievallin'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
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Grief, Vomit, Mental illness, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol
c_m_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
marioosa517'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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Child abuse, Cursing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Excrement, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, Alcoholism, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal cruelty, Racism, Dementia, and Fire/Fire injury
annabananadel's review against another edition
5.0
“Be glad you don’t get it. It means your life has been a lot gentler than hers.”
I saw how people raved over it and rated it high so I did have high expectation, especially since I loved her other books and it resonated with me. I immediately loved the premise - about a boy and a girl having a "curse" and they have to get together to remove the curse. I just didn't expect that I wouldn't even be thinking about that curse after a few chapters because Abby Jimenez really just wrote this book so you could be there with them and not focus on other aspect of the story. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions - I know I say it with other books I've reviewed but this one was the most extreme ride I've ever ridden. I definitely did not expect to have so many emotions over a span of a chapters. There was even a point where I had to stand up from my bed and just feel. The quotes as well were all over the place! Every thing that's been said, I can deeply feel it to my core. It's just that good.
They say you can read these books as a stand-alone but I would say, just read the first two books because it's so much impactful if you did.
Might just be the best book I’ve read this month.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Gaslighting, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Medical content
keelymightread's review
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this book so much. It is absolutely hilarious, I must have looked insane laughing out loud to the audio while walking my dog. Though it is a really funny book, it also addresses some pretty heavy topics such as child abandonment, PTSD, and mental health.
I think that Emma's PTSD was approached in a sensitive and informed manner. Emma has an incredibly rough childhood. Her mother dealt with a lot of mental health issues and would often abandon her for long stretches. Emma has trust and abandonment issues, her mother would pop in and out of her life always offering her a sliver of hope and then ripping it away. She can never get attached to anyone out of fear of them leaving. That is until Maddie.
As a child she eventually ended up in foster care, where she was placed in Maddie's family. Maddie becomes her "docking station", her safe person. Maddie is the most incredible friend. She sacrifices setting down roots to ensure her best friend is cared for and loved. She is there for her through the thick and thin. I want a Maddie book!
Even though it was
Justin has endured a few crappy years, his father has recently passed away and now his mother is going to jail, leaving him to raise his 3 siblings. Justin is so compassionate, understanding, and selfless. He is lite ally the definition of a golden retriever BF.
The surprise, was honestly not a suprise to me.
Tropes: fake-ish dating, slow burn, found family
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Gaslighting