Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

154 reviews

kelseyfontaine's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

I absolutely LOVED this book! It did a great job at tying in a swooning romance and a realistic mental health/relationship struggle all in one. There was a good mix of traditional traditional “romantic” moments (nothing too cringy) combined with a very real edge where I could truly see Emma and Justin’s story playing out in real time. I appreciate a book that is rooted in human struggle, but can come out on the other side with a happy ending that doesn’t seem too stretched. I fell in love with all of the characters in this book, especially Emma, Justin, and Maddy. Justin was the epitome of a perfect male lead, and now I want one for myself 🤣. A great summer read that also made me appreciate the state of Minnesota. Highly recommend!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Car accident

kassiejbanks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Alcoholism, and Grief

lacactuscrazy's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Mental illness, Child abuse, and Death of parent

sunshinekmp's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Death of parent

Minor: Vomit

kphmitten's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad

• 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

I love Abby Jimenez. This was so emotionally complicated. I desperately wanted Emma to see the truth, I rooted for Justin to keep holding on and do his best with what all was going on, I was so grateful for Maddy's steady presence and unwavering friendship. I love the Easter eggs to previous books (even though I'm behind on a few). The friendships in this book are beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Mental illness

Minor: Death of parent

bookswithangeli's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Dementia and Car accident

bdupree's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Vomit

Minor: Death of parent

naomiauld'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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse

karinreadsalot's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

This book is LIFE. I laughed, cried and winced a lot in this book. So so good… 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit

Minor: Death of parent

hbhummer17's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

5.0

One of the best books I’ve read all year, had me laughing and crying. I thought it was going to be very cheesy with how it starts, but I really enjoyed the story line and the characters are lovable and relatable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death of parent