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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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Lots of heavy trauma at play here. Def not lighthearted. But had some funny moments (raccoons)

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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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This book was the perfect summer read while traveling! 

The main characters, Justin and Emma, were super lovable and I felt connected to them instantly! The dual-perspective was done so well to add more insight into the characters, their actions, and motivations which I really enjoyed!

This book had a lot going on outside of the main romance plot, but I found that it was masterfully weaved in to enhance the main plot and add depth. The integration of family dynamics and childhood trauma added a relatable and realistic side to the characters.

Although the relationship felt a bit like insta-love, I enjoyed seeing it build and deepen over time! I would absolutely recommend this book, I can't wait to read more from Abby Jimenez!

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MY FAVORITE BOOK EVER! I literally felt every emotion ever reading this book. giddy, heartbreak, love, anger, regret, grief, joy, fear, embarrassment, heat-like ugh omg! JUSTIN is literally the blue print and I fell in love with him and Emma and Maddy and the whole Dahl family. If you are looking for a romance with but also real life problems and actual hard conversations this is the book for you πŸ€πŸ™ŒπŸΎ 

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Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It’s rare that I enjoy reading about a straight couple but this one really did it for me! I was rooting for Emma and Justin the entire time and thank God it was a romance novel so I knew they WOULD end up together at the end. As always, Abby Jimenez depicted mental illness in an extremely accurate way, and the writing was super engaging. Loved the tie ins from other books in the series as well!

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