deannewaters 's review for:

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

1.5

lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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⭐️ 1.5 stars

Ugh, I really didn’t enjoy this one. Every chapter was a different character’s viewpoint, which could have been interesting, but it all just felt super repetitive. The storyline was weak at best—mostly just a bunch of messy affairs and unhealthy relationships with no one to really root for.

It honestly felt like a B-list version of an Elin Hilderbrand book (and I love Elin), but without any of the charm, depth, or heart. I kept hoping it would redeem itself, but it never did.

The only thing I mildly liked was the Fire Island setting… but even that couldn’t save it for me. Total letdown.