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Seven Summers

Paige Toon

4.04 AVERAGE

slow-paced
emotional reflective sad 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: Yes
emotional lighthearted reflective 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: Complicated

1.5★ I finished it purely out of spite and hated every single word.


This book is essentially a collection of journal entries of a seven-year situationship, where both main characters are so self-absorbed, whiny, and emotionally immature that it was impossible to root for them. There was no connection or chemistry to justify their story. Moreover, the traumatic experiences felt repetitive and weren't explored or resolved meaningfully.
I almost DNFed it several times, only pushing through because I thought it would eventually get better (I mean, it's SO well-rated), but... it really didn't.
And Tom? Seriously? What was the point?

Okay so this was super addicting!!!!! I was hooked for the first 70% but didn’t love the last 30%. Definitely read if you’re a fan of 28 Summers or Every Summer After!
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional lighthearted reflective sad 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: No
emotional reflective sad 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
emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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: Complicated