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A review by paigesonpages
Hot Summer by Elle Everhart
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I can’t believe I procrastinated on reading this book for so long, but it was the perfect way to end the summer! ☀️
A big thanks to PUTNAM for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I chose to listen to the audiobook on my own. 🎧
Read if you 🩷: • 📸 Reality Show Romance
• 🌈 LGBTQIA+ Representation
• ‼️ Drama and Secret Reveals
• 🛌 Only One Bed (x5!!)
Cas Morgan never imagined she’d be a contestant on "Hot Summer," the reality dating show she’s obsessed with. But when her company partners with the production team, Cas is thrust into the villa with the goal of winning over the public—and securing her promotion. Her plan? Charm her way through eight weeks under the sun. But when she meets Ada, a fellow contestant looking for something real, Cas’s strategy goes awry as sparks start to fly. Now, she’s caught between playing the game and following her heart. 💕
I have to be completely honest… I WISH this year’s dating shows were as entertaining as "Hot Summer"! 🤩 The drama of Cas being sworn to secrecy due to her NDA is full of tension and anticipation. It’s hard to tell if, when, and how the big reveal will happen, so I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! I also loved the social media threads sprinkled throughout the story. They were a great reminder that the world wasn’t seeing everything happening inside the house. 👀
My only gripe is that the ending felt slightly unsatisfying in terms of redemption. I wish we could’ve seen more of the public’s reaction to the reunion episode! However, the extra scenes with Ada and Cas, along with the perfect epilogue, more than made up for it. 💕
While it’s clear that I enjoyed the book overall, Marisa Calin’s narration is what really makes this audiobook a hit! 🙌 She absolutely nails the “Reality Show Host” voice, so listening feels just like watching "Love Island" or "Big Brother." Her performance kept my attention, especially during the third act, and added an extra layer of fun!
If you love books like "The Charm Offensive" and "Love & Other Disasters," I’d highly recommend the audiobook of "Hot Summer"! ☀️
A big thanks to PUTNAM for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I chose to listen to the audiobook on my own. 🎧
Read if you 🩷: • 📸 Reality Show Romance
• 🌈 LGBTQIA+ Representation
• ‼️ Drama and Secret Reveals
• 🛌 Only One Bed (x5!!)
Cas Morgan never imagined she’d be a contestant on "Hot Summer," the reality dating show she’s obsessed with. But when her company partners with the production team, Cas is thrust into the villa with the goal of winning over the public—and securing her promotion. Her plan? Charm her way through eight weeks under the sun. But when she meets Ada, a fellow contestant looking for something real, Cas’s strategy goes awry as sparks start to fly. Now, she’s caught between playing the game and following her heart. 💕
I have to be completely honest… I WISH this year’s dating shows were as entertaining as "Hot Summer"! 🤩 The drama of Cas being sworn to secrecy due to her NDA is full of tension and anticipation. It’s hard to tell if, when, and how the big reveal will happen, so I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! I also loved the social media threads sprinkled throughout the story. They were a great reminder that the world wasn’t seeing everything happening inside the house. 👀
My only gripe is that the ending felt slightly unsatisfying in terms of redemption. I wish we could’ve seen more of the public’s reaction to the reunion episode! However, the extra scenes with Ada and Cas, along with the perfect epilogue, more than made up for it. 💕
While it’s clear that I enjoyed the book overall, Marisa Calin’s narration is what really makes this audiobook a hit! 🙌 She absolutely nails the “Reality Show Host” voice, so listening feels just like watching "Love Island" or "Big Brother." Her performance kept my attention, especially during the third act, and added an extra layer of fun!
If you love books like "The Charm Offensive" and "Love & Other Disasters," I’d highly recommend the audiobook of "Hot Summer"! ☀️