velvetyaverage 's review for:

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

3.5

emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It's a rom-com about trauma and mental health crises. A little too heavy for the comedy to hit but also a little too light for the drama to hit. The character work was enjoyable, though. Emma and Justin make a very sweet couple.

And yes, there is a third act breakup. I've decided that third act breakups are acceptable, though, if it's because one of the characters is healing from massive amounts of trauma and wants to better themselves. Love does not cure all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury