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A review by jillkaarlela
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
(4.5⭐️) Taylor Swift songs: “Hits Different”, “this love (tv)”
Age rating: 14+ (closed door, no spice)
This book was a delightful second-chance, first/childhood love, New England Beach, Summer romance! While being emotional, this book was mostly light-hearted and generally more happy tone as compared to other books in this similar style that were more heart-wrenching with an overall sad tone (I won’t name it, but you know which one I am talking about). Either of Annabel Monaghan’s books would be perfect for a quick, lighthearted beach read! I think I preferred “Nora Goes Off Script” slightly more, but this was still amazing and enjoyable.
I loved Sam’s character arc as she finds herself as compared to what mask that she puts on for the world. I think Sam is an extremely relatable character. It’s so healing to see someone take off the mask and go after what they want. I also really like Wyatt, he was super sweet and caring!
I also love that it was told in Dual POV, so we see these characters grow up and fall in love with each other juxtaposed to where they are now! This type of story definitely needed the dual POV!
Also, their reason for breaking up was one of the less frustrating reasons, and it was super real/believable! They needed their time apart to heal and process so they could find each other again!
We love an “it’s always been you” and “I’ll always come back to you” tropes!
Age rating: 14+ (closed door, no spice)
This book was a delightful second-chance, first/childhood love, New England Beach, Summer romance! While being emotional, this book was mostly light-hearted and generally more happy tone as compared to other books in this similar style that were more heart-wrenching with an overall sad tone (I won’t name it, but you know which one I am talking about). Either of Annabel Monaghan’s books would be perfect for a quick, lighthearted beach read! I think I preferred “Nora Goes Off Script” slightly more, but this was still amazing and enjoyable.
I loved Sam’s character arc as she finds herself as compared to what mask that she puts on for the world. I think Sam is an extremely relatable character. It’s so healing to see someone take off the mask and go after what they want. I also really like Wyatt, he was super sweet and caring!
I also love that it was told in Dual POV, so we see these characters grow up and fall in love with each other juxtaposed to where they are now! This type of story definitely needed the dual POV!
Also, their reason for breaking up was one of the less frustrating reasons, and it was super real/believable! They needed their time apart to heal and process so they could find each other again!
We love an “it’s always been you” and “I’ll always come back to you” tropes!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Infidelity