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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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meelworm's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

3.75

I really liked this story. It’s an equal mix of rom-com & family drama. Most of the characters were likeable with some flaws. I like when books incorprate relationships outside of the romantic relationship. 

 Equal mix of realism and unlikely coincidences. There was only one part near the very end where it felt like “that wouldn’t happen.” Also prepare yourself for cameos & name drops of ALL her previous characters. 

I love that the author is interested in mental health but the therapy speak is everywhere in this book. Again at the end this element gets much heavier. 

Cw: if neglect or abandonment are hard for you to read there is a lot in this book with moderate description. One character has serious mental illness resulting in very impulsive behavior & harmful actions.  


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goldensisyphus's review

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fantastic story, especially if you've followed the crew of characters from Part of Your World. At times this book was triggering... So beware to those with PTSD, narcissistic parents, and/or difficult childhoods. This story made me crack up laughing AND cry hard and I am reminded again why Abby Jimenez is one of my favorite authors!

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