lroppel 's review for:

Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates
5.0
adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was my first Maisey Yates and I will be going back to read her prior titles. This story started out slow and a bit sad but, believe me stay with it! I loved the growth of the FMC throughout the story that will resonate with readers in my opinion. I loved the sense of adventure and I was able to picture many of the locations and want to add many to my bucket list! This is the perfect summer read to pack on your adventures or the beach! 

Thank you Net Galley, Maisey Yates and Harlequin Trade Publications for the opportunity to preview this title. The opinions shared are my own.
Cruel Summer is expected to be released June 24, 2025.