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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
a cute summer camp story with a beautiful cover
Avery is on the BFF rebound when she leaves for camp with her family in the middle of nowhere. No exes, no service, and no WiFi. Avery is ready to reinvent herself this summer. Along the way she finds friends, leaves her comfort zone to try new things, and finally finds confidence in herself. This lighthearted and cute teen summer feels like a warm hug.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
lighthearted
Special thanks to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for an early eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.
Quick Stats
Age Rating: 12+
Overall: 4/5 stars
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Setting: 4/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Kasie West and I have a complicated relationship. Her books have been really hit or miss with me in the past. I’ve loved some and hated others, but Sunkissed has falling squarely in the love category.
This was such a fun, summery read—perfect for reading stretched out on a towel at the beach. I really liked Avery, Brooks, and Maricela. Kai and Lauren were solid characters as well, though sometimes they got on my nerves. I related a lot to Avery, and though she annoyed me at times, her actions always made sense and were usually what I’d have done in that situation too.
I loved Brooks. Typical, broody but actually sweet, damaged and yet not toxic YA love interest. He hit all the marks of a typical swoon-worthy YA love interest without the toxic edge that so many have, yet still seemed like his own character instead of a walking cliche. I really enjoyed his character and the relationship that developed between him and Avery.
Speaking of their relationship—the romance in this story was Kasie West at her very best (hey, that rhymes): sweet, swoony, stock-full of chemistry, with a dash of teen angst, and my favorite part—innocent. Kasie West’s books are perfect for every age of reader, and they deliver swoon-worthy chemistry and romance without any smut that many other contemporary/romance books (even in YA) have. I really like that.
The plot was fun, it sewed teen angst, family, friendship, and romance together nicely. I loved the music and song writing aspects—another common staple in Kasie West’s works—as well as the journey that Avery went on to sort of “find herself”. Avery grew as a person very steadily throughout the plot, and it felt natural and not forced, which is hard to do. I never felt like the story dragged or rushed. There was nothing super special about the plot, but it was solid and enjoyable.
If you’re a fan of fun summery romances I highly recommend you check this out—whether you’re 12 or 20, this is a great beach read.
Quick Stats
Age Rating: 12+
Overall: 4/5 stars
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Setting: 4/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Kasie West and I have a complicated relationship. Her books have been really hit or miss with me in the past. I’ve loved some and hated others, but Sunkissed has falling squarely in the love category.
This was such a fun, summery read—perfect for reading stretched out on a towel at the beach. I really liked Avery, Brooks, and Maricela. Kai and Lauren were solid characters as well, though sometimes they got on my nerves. I related a lot to Avery, and though she annoyed me at times, her actions always made sense and were usually what I’d have done in that situation too.
I loved Brooks. Typical, broody but actually sweet, damaged and yet not toxic YA love interest. He hit all the marks of a typical swoon-worthy YA love interest without the toxic edge that so many have, yet still seemed like his own character instead of a walking cliche. I really enjoyed his character and the relationship that developed between him and Avery.
Speaking of their relationship—the romance in this story was Kasie West at her very best (hey, that rhymes): sweet, swoony, stock-full of chemistry, with a dash of teen angst, and my favorite part—innocent. Kasie West’s books are perfect for every age of reader, and they deliver swoon-worthy chemistry and romance without any smut that many other contemporary/romance books (even in YA) have. I really like that.
The plot was fun, it sewed teen angst, family, friendship, and romance together nicely. I loved the music and song writing aspects—another common staple in Kasie West’s works—as well as the journey that Avery went on to sort of “find herself”. Avery grew as a person very steadily throughout the plot, and it felt natural and not forced, which is hard to do. I never felt like the story dragged or rushed. There was nothing super special about the plot, but it was solid and enjoyable.
If you’re a fan of fun summery romances I highly recommend you check this out—whether you’re 12 or 20, this is a great beach read.
Kasie West has been on my radar for awhile now but this is the first book of hers that I have read. I’ll admit the first thing that pulled me to this book was the cover. It is such a fun and summery cover that I just needed to add to my collection. I’m happy to report that the book did not disappoint. I was as happy with the book as I was the pretty cover.
The story follows Avery who is on summer vacation with her family at a resort when she meets Brooks - an employee at the camp (anyone else feeling Dirty Dancing vibes already?). Through their relationship the two are able to tackle issues they left behind at home and find out whats really important to them and who they really are.
If you’re a fan of YA novels and contemporary romance I think you’ll love this one. It was a sweet, clean, coming of age story with a great little love story.
The story follows Avery who is on summer vacation with her family at a resort when she meets Brooks - an employee at the camp (anyone else feeling Dirty Dancing vibes already?). Through their relationship the two are able to tackle issues they left behind at home and find out whats really important to them and who they really are.
If you’re a fan of YA novels and contemporary romance I think you’ll love this one. It was a sweet, clean, coming of age story with a great little love story.
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes