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A review by sabbygee
That One Summer by C.J. Duggan
5.0
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I had a rocky start with this series. I started from 3 stars then 4 and now I'm giving this book 5 stars. It's incredibly how the author just keeps improving the story as the series goes on. Not only does the story continue smoothly, the characters grow beautifully with it.
I thought I was madly in love with Sean Murphy and his gorgeous playboy self but hello CHRIS HENDERSON. I never thought I'd love him more than Sean but WOW. I like how Chris was mostly in the background in the previous books but didn't feel like a stranger at all in That One Summer. He's still the same old brooding, serious Chris but you'll see this entirely different side to him that the gang has never or rarely seen before. And it's all because of Tammy. Who would've thought Amy's bestfriend could actually be an interesting protagonist? To be honest, I had my doubts at first but as soon as I started the book I quickly learned to appreciate Tammy. I liked her voice, one that's totally different from the previous female leads, Tess and Amy. I think her being older in the series as compared to the other girls when their stories happened is a big factor. She's more of a grown up but she still has a playful side. I especially liked how freaked out and tensed she got whenever Chris was around. It was hilarious when she tried but failed to hide from Chris under the diner table. It was one of my favorite moments because it showed just how smitten Chris is with Tammy just by how light he was around her. There was never a moment where I felt like they weren't a perfect fit! From their friends teasing them to admitting their feelings for each other - the chemistry was all there.
Aside from the perfect romance that made me giggle a whole lot, I liked how present the whole group was. I love that I got to see what everyone was up to and how their stories continued. I mean, I fell in love with the gang in books 1 and 2, of course I'd want to see what else is up with them! Even if they were a big part of the story, they still didn't overshadow Chris and Tammy which was great.
If you've read the previous books, I highly recommend That One Summer to you. Continue the story of the Onslow Boys and fall in love once again. You'll keep turning the page and wish there were more pages once you get to the end. Definitely a swoon-worthy, perfect summer read!
Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
I had a rocky start with this series. I started from 3 stars then 4 and now I'm giving this book 5 stars. It's incredibly how the author just keeps improving the story as the series goes on. Not only does the story continue smoothly, the characters grow beautifully with it.
I thought I was madly in love with Sean Murphy and his gorgeous playboy self but hello CHRIS HENDERSON. I never thought I'd love him more than Sean but WOW. I like how Chris was mostly in the background in the previous books but didn't feel like a stranger at all in That One Summer. He's still the same old brooding, serious Chris but you'll see this entirely different side to him that the gang has never or rarely seen before. And it's all because of Tammy. Who would've thought Amy's bestfriend could actually be an interesting protagonist? To be honest, I had my doubts at first but as soon as I started the book I quickly learned to appreciate Tammy. I liked her voice, one that's totally different from the previous female leads, Tess and Amy. I think her being older in the series as compared to the other girls when their stories happened is a big factor. She's more of a grown up but she still has a playful side. I especially liked how freaked out and tensed she got whenever Chris was around. It was hilarious when she tried but failed to hide from Chris under the diner table. It was one of my favorite moments because it showed just how smitten Chris is with Tammy just by how light he was around her. There was never a moment where I felt like they weren't a perfect fit! From their friends teasing them to admitting their feelings for each other - the chemistry was all there.
Aside from the perfect romance that made me giggle a whole lot, I liked how present the whole group was. I love that I got to see what everyone was up to and how their stories continued. I mean, I fell in love with the gang in books 1 and 2, of course I'd want to see what else is up with them! Even if they were a big part of the story, they still didn't overshadow Chris and Tammy which was great.
If you've read the previous books, I highly recommend That One Summer to you. Continue the story of the Onslow Boys and fall in love once again. You'll keep turning the page and wish there were more pages once you get to the end. Definitely a swoon-worthy, perfect summer read!
Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.