A review by giuliaathenalombardo
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

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

4.0

I absolutely loved the premise of this book, I wasn't sure if I would considering the whole fisherman aspect to it but oddly enough it did not rattle me as it thought it would. No job, however unattractive I might find it, would stand between me and Brendan. 
I thought his character was great, even though the fact he was forcing himself to keep grieving his ex-wife to make his father-in-law happy was quite frustrating, I think we is exactly was Piper needed. He doesn't make her change her attitude or condemn her 'spoiled' nature, but rather embraces and adores it as he does all the other aspects of her character. 
Piper herself is a very refreshing heroine, far from being 'not like other girls' and wanting to distance herself from stereotypical feminine attributes, Piper enjoys what she enjoys and feels not shame for it, and I really liked that side of her.  
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