A review by talknerdybookblog
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Representation: Heroine with PTSD, Salvadorian-American side characters

*Note: While Just for the Summer can be read as a standalone, the book will be more impactful if you read the first book in the series, Part of Your World. 

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• No OW drama
- Note: One of the Hero's best friends is in love with the Hero's ex-girlfriend. The Hero mentions that they were only dating for 1 month before calling it quits - the furthest they went was two relatively chaste kisses on the mouth. 
• NO OM drama
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• Does have a ~six-month separation (both celibate)

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Parental abandonment recounted
• Parental neglect
• Toxic parental relationship 
• Supporting character has a mental illness episode (on-page)
• Toxic romantic relationship between supporting characters
• Incarceration of Hero's mom
• Death of Hero's father recounted
• Gaslighting of the Heroine by her mother
• Arson
• Reference to the emotionally abusive relationship between side characters (book 1 in the series)

Ending:

HEA. Engaged to be married.