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A review by mythicalreadsreviewer
I Love You S'more by Auriane Desombre
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you to TBR & Beyond and Delacorte Romance for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I rated this book 3 stars. I enjoyed this one—it was cute and such an easy read. It genuinely captures what it’s like to be a teenage girl right now, especially with the ever-present pull of social media and how it shapes relationships, self-image, and identity.
I loved that while the main focus was on Ivy and Rynn (our high school-aged counselors), we also got meaningful glimpses into the lives and relationships of the younger campers. It helped create a more complete picture of what girlhood looks like across different ages.
As far as the rivals-to-lovers angle, I found the “rivals” part compelling and believable. Ivy and Rynn’s history added nice tension and complexity to their dynamic. That said, the shift from rivals to lovers felt a bit too fast for me, I think if we got more information about their history earlier it would have been easier to understand how the animosity came about, and why a faster rekindling made sense. I just think the book could have benefitted from a bit more development in that transition.
In general, we got a very solid, detailed look into Ivy’s emotional state—her breakup with her famous ex, her past friendship with Rynn, the divorce trauma, and her desire to feel like she belongs. But while the book set up her emotional struggles well, the resolution to those issues felt a little rushed and underexplored.
Still, this was a really enjoyable read with excellent summer camp vibes, cute moments, and strong queer representation—not just in the main romance but throughout the side characters as well.
Perfect if you’re looking for something short, sweet, and sapphic for your summer TBR!