A review by theespressoedition
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Here I was, hoping that this sequel would be maybe just a little bit better than the first? But BIG OOF, it was not.

I have basically the same issues with this one that I had with the first:
- Belly is one of the most irritating, self-centered, whiny little brats I've ever read
- Conrad is an a$$hole and doesn't deserve the time of day, let alone all of Belly's love
- Jeremiah is actually the best character and deserves WAY better than Belly... and everyone else in his life
- I'm too old for these books

I truly don't have much else to say except that I'm simultaneously glad and sad I didn't read these at 15. I would've loved them, but they also would've done me zero favors during my growing years.

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