Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

129 reviews

penandpaper's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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

3.5

The romance was the least interesting thing about the novel, which is both a subtle dig and a huge complement to the side-stories here. The main characters have incredibly interesting backstories with complex lives, so pivoting back to their insta-love, millennial-cringe dialogue was jarring every single time. I wanted to tie up loose ends, not focus on a poorly-constructed romance and lackluster final act. Personally, the author’s humor just didn’t relate with me, and that’s fine (even if I had to force myself to get through parts). The mental health representation here was well-done. Even if I don’t always agree with the main character’s approach, it was sensitive and informed. Maybe the author’s only real “sin” here was falling for the trend of over-explaining a diagnosis with language and specificity a patient would never really use. Overall, this book was redeemed by the rich side stories and surprising twists. I just wish Josh and Emma had spent more time on those things, not insta-love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Medical content

readwithria's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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 was exactly what I have come to expect from an Abby Jimenez book - a lovely emotional rollercoaster with a beautiful romance at its center. 

Once again, she has written a giant simp of a man and at this point, y'all should already know that I'm here for it. Justin got hit by the love truck so fast, and as soon as they met each other I knew they would be an adorable couple. Emma learns so much about herself throughout the book, and the fact that she went through so much and came out as well as she did is a testament to post-traumatic growth theory.

Read this book if you love
- amazing best friends
- strangers to lovers
- found family
- chaotic mommies
- personal growth
- healthy communication
- caretaking

I will always read what Abby Jimenez writes. 4.5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent

jourdanicus's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I'm stuck on reviewing this book because on the one hand, Emma was so relatable, but on the other, her experiences were actually very triggering to me as someone who also had an emotionally neglectful parent. So I'm not sure if I liked this book or if it just made me feel things.

Emma says choose empathy over anger, but like... Sometimes anger can be justified. Sometimes you can be angry AND feel empathy at the same time. And ultimately, empathy doesn't mean having no boundaries and letting your abuser walk all over you and repeat the same mistakes over and over again. I literally said "thank GOD!" out loud when Emma finally started seeing a therapist.

This was NOT a light summer romance read 😂 I ugly cried toward the end, and didn't expect to need to talk to MY therapist about this one 🤣

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

kimveach's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

5.0

This romance captured me from the beginning and didn't disappoint.  As with all of this author's books, the subject was more profound.  In this case, it was mental health and the trauma of being a foster child.  The characters were flawed and lovely.  The flirting, both in text and IRL, was delightful.  Even though the book was over 400 pages, it was a quick read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

risten's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Minor: Blood and Alcohol

smeyer0024's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Medical content, and Abandonment

sadiebugreads's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

absolutely lived up to all the hype!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content and Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Medical content

millionsofmax's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I am not usually one for this kind of romance book but I got it from a book-a-month subscription and honestly this was so cute and heartwarming. I admit I teared up. Definitely cheesy but not to a detrimental degree. And Maddy is a real one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Vomit

Minor: Medical content and Fire/Fire injury

decemberreads0419's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Abandonment

the_cat_on_a_bookcase's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

Emma reads a Reddit post by Justin about how they are both "cursed" with being the relationship before their exes find "The One." They connect and find themselves in the same city, but just for the summer. They make a plan to do an experiment: to date each other, so that the next person they meet will be their soulmate.

This book is totally worth all the hype. I've loved every book in this series, but I think that I fell for Justin the hardest. This shows that dating can be intentional even in the chaos of everyday life and how love sometimes grows unexpectedly.

I would definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings for this book. I appreciated the authenticity & complicated feelings that came with the extended families in this book. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great romance! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

Minor: Addiction, Death, and Medical content