Reviews

Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay

gabfat's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.0

this was too corny for me - like something I would have written in junior high 

cobaltbookshelf's review

2.0

2.5 stars

I enjoyed the writing for the most part, and if the tone from the beginning of the book has continued through the rest of the book then maybe this could have been closer to 3 stars for me. This one wasn't for me but I know there are people out there who will love it.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

stephanienguyen96's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

jessica_stenstrom's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

4.0

This was my first read by Jenn McKinlay and it won’t be my last. It was a steamy book that was perfect for a book nerd. I loved that the male character was the reader and I also loved the attention McKinlay brought to dyslexia. I learned something by reading it. It’s a perfect summer read! 

kelseyannereads's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

gsantino32's review

3.5

3rd act conflict hit a little too close to home🤧

sunshinedragon14's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

kellylee55's review

4.0

3.5 ⭐️ quick and easy read with a perfect summer whirlwind romance. I loved the characters - especially the interacting between Sam & Ben, Sam & her brother Tyler, and Sam & her BFF Emily, but got distracted a bit by Ben trying to find his father. Something just didn’t flow smoothly with the storyline for me. And Ben’s mom

mandareads222's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Ableism, Bullying, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, and Medical content

Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment

samw0327's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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