A review by bekkasbookclub
Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is the first romance I’ve read where our male lead is the “bookish nerd,” while our female lead has dyslexia. I love that the author took time to make reading this book inclusive with neurodivergent friendly font and formatting. The romance between Sam and Ben was cute but a little too insta-love for me. What I really enjoyed were their side stories; Sam trying to connect with her younger half-brother Tyler and Ben trying to find his biological father. Seeing the bond between Sam and Tyler grow was so heart-warming. Overall, I think it was a cute read with a fun, sweet romance. I’d recommend this is your favorite trope is insta-love with a fun meet-cute.
Thank you Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy to review.