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A review by emmarose1989
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is the first book I have read by Abby Jimenez and it was really good. Now I’m interested in reading her other books to spot the easter eggs that she put into this book.
I really enjoyed the romance and dynamic between Emma and Justin. However the interesting thing about this book is the romance isn’t the only main focus of the book. The book also deals with heavy topics surrounding mental illness, abandonment issues, etc. I felt like Abby did it really well. I also appreciated the content warning at the beginning of the book to warn those who may find such topics triggering.
I did have a couple issues while reading the book, like some of Emma’s actions and how she handled things but then again I tried to remind myself why she was doing those things at the same time. I also got so fed up with Amber and I understand why Maddy hated her guts.
Also the way that Justin took care of his siblings melted my heart. You could tell that he really was trying to fill the void of his mom not being there. If I were Emma I would’ve fallen in love with him so fast. I do understand her hesitation though and not wanting to jump into a relationship with him given her past trauma, but I am glad that she came around in the end.
Spoiler alert ahead: As much as I would have loved for Emma to run into Justin’s arms immediately after realizing that she loved him, I do however really like how she made the decision to work on herself first and get the help she needed before she could commit to being in a relationship.
I really liked the ending and how it ended with the reddit post just like how it started. Very cute read.
I will say though the one thing that always gets me about romance books is how the main characters fall in love so fast after barely knowing each other😂 It’s just so funny.
I really enjoyed the romance and dynamic between Emma and Justin. However the interesting thing about this book is the romance isn’t the only main focus of the book. The book also deals with heavy topics surrounding mental illness, abandonment issues, etc. I felt like Abby did it really well. I also appreciated the content warning at the beginning of the book to warn those who may find such topics triggering.
I did have a couple issues while reading the book, like some of Emma’s actions and how she handled things but then again I tried to remind myself why she was doing those things at the same time. I also got so fed up with Amber and I understand why Maddy hated her guts.
Also the way that Justin took care of his siblings melted my heart. You could tell that he really was trying to fill the void of his mom not being there. If I were Emma I would’ve fallen in love with him so fast. I do understand her hesitation though and not wanting to jump into a relationship with him given her past trauma, but I am glad that she came around in the end.
Spoiler alert ahead:
I really liked the ending and how it ended with the reddit post just like how it started. Very cute read.
I will say though the one thing that always gets me about romance books is how the main characters fall in love so fast after barely knowing each other😂 It’s just so funny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury