A review by theartsybookwitch
Dead of Summer by A.J. Merlin

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

" 'Summer, you're going to be the death of me here.' "

A.J. Merlin's newest summer camp slasher is HERE with Dead of Summer. 

Summer, a camp counselor at Camp Crestview for three years, can deal with rowdy kids. But when faced with a serial killer? Making a deal with the devil, the week Summer had planned takes a dark turn when his demands start escalating. 

Kayde and Summer's story was absolutely AMAZING, and the way he took care of her FROM THE BEGINNING, despite knowing that she was still scared of him? *chefs kiss*

“All mine, for the rest of your life. I don’t really believe in an afterlife, by the way. But if there is one, you’re mine there as well.”

“What if we go to separate places in the afterlife?” I ask, scoffing a low laugh “Last I checked, heaven isn’t for murderers.”

“Then I’ll just have to drag you down to hell with me.”

Dead of Summer has everything you could want; enemies to lovers, dark romance, summer camp, teen slasher, serial killer, and more. This definitely makes it into my top reads for the year.

Please note of the TWs before heading into this, and enjoy your stay at Camp Crestview. 

 tropes // enemies to lovers, dark romance, takes care of her, touch her and die, summer camp, possessive hero, smut, LGBT+ rep, final girl rep

tw // blood, death, gore, alcohol, 
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