A review by aztlan
The Summer List by Katia Rose

4.0

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Katia Rose is a long-time favourite author of mine, and I have been lucky enough to review ARCs of several of her standalones in the past few years. I was very excited to get a chance to read her debut YA novel, and I hope you will enjoy it too.

The Summer List is a delightful summer romance, following an anxious teen, Naomi, as she and her friends attempt to make the most of their summer before they start college. This is somewhat interrupted by the arrival of Andrea, the daughter of the owner of the house.

As per usual, Katia Rose has delivered us a book filled with laughter and joy, while still giving her characters plenty of depth, with them each having individual problems and feelings to work through. I didn’t connect with these characters quite as much as I have in previous books, but I think that’s simply because I’m no longer a teen girl trying to figure out my identity. They still felt like completely real people, with individuality and quirks.

Overall, The Summer List was a bright and warm addition to a rather cold winter. I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you’re generally a fan of YA romance because it is a great read and a very strong YA debut.