A review by talknerdybookblog
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Overall: 5-stars

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• Does have a brief separation (less than 2 days), both are celibate


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Hero is a widow (she died 7 years ago)
• Heroine's father died when she was ~4 years old on a fishing expedition (she only has vague memories of him)
• Neglectful parental relationships
• Self-hate (Heroine doesn't think the best of herself)


Ending:
HFN... where is my Epilogue? 😭