kyrstin_p1989 's review for:

Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was my first Ali Hazelwood read, even though I own several of her books on my physical TBR. I enjoyed this a lot. It’s the perfect beach book. High drama and decent spice, although it takes awhile to get to the spice. Frienemies to lovers, grumpy sunshine, brother’s bestie, age gap — all the good tropes. This book is just a fun time to be honest. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Classism