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A review by stephsnextread
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin
3.0
Four people meet their freshman year of college and become fast friends. After a tragedy during their senior year, they make a pact to always be there for each other. Ten years later, they have each experienced difficult events in adulthood and come together for a big adventure to hopefully provide clarity and a new beginning for each of them.
I had a hard time rating this one. I was invested in the story and read it quickly. I loved the strength of the relationships between the friends, even after so many years. I also enjoyed the multiple POVs and reading about the destinations of their adventures. However, there were some things about this book that weren’t great for me. It’s categorized as a romance, but the romance doesn’t actually come into play until very late in the book and even then, it doesn’t feel like it naturally fits into the story. I found two of the main characters unlikeable, which made it hard to sympathize with them, and I was left wanting more at the end. I enjoyed the concept of this book, but it just didn’t land for me. I do think readers would enjoy this book if they are looking for a story about strong adult friendships, grief, heartbreak, and love.
Note: There are a few trigger warnings for this book, so check them before reading if that is something you like to do.
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Emily Giffin, and NetGalley for the chance to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I had a hard time rating this one. I was invested in the story and read it quickly. I loved the strength of the relationships between the friends, even after so many years. I also enjoyed the multiple POVs and reading about the destinations of their adventures. However, there were some things about this book that weren’t great for me. It’s categorized as a romance, but the romance doesn’t actually come into play until very late in the book and even then, it doesn’t feel like it naturally fits into the story. I found two of the main characters unlikeable, which made it hard to sympathize with them, and I was left wanting more at the end. I enjoyed the concept of this book, but it just didn’t land for me. I do think readers would enjoy this book if they are looking for a story about strong adult friendships, grief, heartbreak, and love.
Note: There are a few trigger warnings for this book, so check them before reading if that is something you like to do.
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Emily Giffin, and NetGalley for the chance to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.