A review by a_neverending_tbr
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.5

The set-up of this book and the synopsis don’t really prepare you for the depth that is here. Emma’s journey in this book is something that isn’t at all relatable to me personally but I can imagine that a lot of neglected children would feel seen. There is so much to unpack and while I did laugh at several moments, this book was deeply moving as well. The whole curse-breaking challenge and banter/flirting between Emma and Justin was so sweet. I loved all of Justin’s efforts and care, even while dealing with his own issues. There are a lot of aspects in this book that would usually bother me from a plot standpoint but it was so well-written and shown in a healthy way, that I found myself liking the story. There were just a couple of aspects of the spice that bug me in books which is why this wasn’t a full 5 star read for me. However, I will also say that the spicy scene in this book was much more emotionally driven than I have seen in her other books and that was a positive. 

Content Notes: Open door romance, child neglect 
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