A review by betterwithabookinmyhand
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.75

Easily one of my favorite reads of the summer! I never wanted this story to end. Justin and Emma’s chemistry is off the charts and the build up emotionally in their relationship is everything I want from a romance story! 

“You're not asking too much," he said. "You were just asking the wrong person. Ask me instead.” 

Guh! The lines in this book!

The story follows Justin and Emma. Justin posts about his curse on Reddit: everyone he dates immediately finds their sole mate after they break up with Justin. Emma finds his post and thinks it’s hilarious, as she seemingly has the same curse. The hatch up a plan to date and break up so they can each find their forever someone. That is until they catch some major feelings and have to navigate if they stay together…doesn’t it mean they’re still cursed? 

What I love about Abby Jimenez is her stories (especially her most recent 3) is that she creates characters you would follow anywhere. I was so invested in Emma and Justin that even if the plot might be hilariously hard to believe in places I could honestly care less. Hours melt away when I read her stories and that’s why she’s one of my top favorite romance authors. 

There are Easter eggs in her stories if you like hunting for those! Characters from past stories will pop up subsequent stories but if you’re like me and are oblivious to them Abby will point them out to you after the story. (Thank you Abby 😂)

I would recommend Part of Your World, Yours Truly, and Just For the Summer to absolutely anyone and everyone. They are GOLD and a gift to anyone looking to be swept away by a romance story. 

4.75 golden, sparkling stars for this read