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A review by bibliomich
Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A million stars for Abby Jimenez, always! I didn't think it was possible to find an Abby Jimenez book that would top my love for Part of Your World, but Just for the Summer might just be my new favorite.
What I loved:
- Just for the Summer takes place in the Part of Your World universe, and I loved getting to see some of my old favorites (and some not-so-favorites, *cough cough* Neil) return in this installment. I love that her new books feel like getting an extra epilogue to her earlier works. If you haven't read Part of Your World or Yours Truly, I do recommend reading them first, just because it improves the overall reading experience of Just for the Summer.
- Abby Jimenez uses sensitivity readers and mental health consultants when writing her books, and her mental health representation is excellent. I especially appreciate the way she shows how mental health can impact an individual's personal growth, as well as their relationships with others.
- I love all of Jimenez's MCs, and Justin is no exception. He is so, so lovable, and I was rooting for him and his family the whole time.
- The return of Doug. That's all. (IFYKYK)
What I loved:
- Just for the Summer takes place in the Part of Your World universe, and I loved getting to see some of my old favorites (and some not-so-favorites, *cough cough* Neil) return in this installment. I love that her new books feel like getting an extra epilogue to her earlier works. If you haven't read Part of Your World or Yours Truly, I do recommend reading them first, just because it improves the overall reading experience of Just for the Summer.
- Abby Jimenez uses sensitivity readers and mental health consultants when writing her books, and her mental health representation is excellent. I especially appreciate the way she shows how mental health can impact an individual's personal growth, as well as their relationships with others.
- I love all of Jimenez's MCs, and Justin is no exception. He is so, so lovable, and I was rooting for him and his family the whole time.
- The return of Doug. That's all. (IFYKYK)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Mental illness