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A review by ptrobes
Summer Days and Summer Nights by Stephanie Perkins
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? No
3.5
Overall I liked this anthology as a whole. I break down each story below:
1. Head, Scales, Tongue, Tail by Leigh Bardugo
3.25- interesting concept. Did feel emotional at the end
2. The End of Love by Nina Lacour
2- it was ok. Honestly didn’t remember it once it was done.
3. Last Stand at the Sinagore by Libba Bray
3.75- unexpected plot. Nice ending. Enjoyed that this was from the boys pov.
4. Sick Pleasure by Francesca Lia Block
4.25- I really enjoyed this one. Not a hea but realistic with likable characters. True summer love
5. In 19 minutes, turn north by Stephanie Perkins
3- it was good. Nice HEA but wish the characters were more developed.
6. Souvenirs by Tim Federle
2.5 - characters were underdeveloped and didn’t feel connected to them/their story. But pretty indicative of teen summer love
7. Inertia by Veronica Roth
2.5- interesting take. Happy it worked out but still felt disconnected from the characters and their story.
8. Love is the last resort by Jon Skovron
4.25- a nice quick tale. Coworkers/friends working together to help each other be with who they want.
9. Good luck and farewell by Brandy Colbert
3.75- characters were well developed. I cried. I found the family love more compelling than the romantic love.
10. Brand New Attraction by Cassandra Clare
4.25- Less a love story and more a fantasy. I loved the family and the resolution. Interesting read with characters you can connect with. I would have read a whole novel about this.
11. 1,000 ways it could all go wrong by Jennifer E. Smith
2.5- nice liked the background info. Typically teen summer romance but kinda forgettable
12. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman
4- really liked this. Not much information about the characters until the end. Sad but hopeful. Nice way to wrap it all up.
1. Head, Scales, Tongue, Tail by Leigh Bardugo
3.25- interesting concept. Did feel emotional at the end
2. The End of Love by Nina Lacour
2- it was ok. Honestly didn’t remember it once it was done.
3. Last Stand at the Sinagore by Libba Bray
3.75- unexpected plot. Nice ending. Enjoyed that this was from the boys pov.
4. Sick Pleasure by Francesca Lia Block
4.25- I really enjoyed this one. Not a hea but realistic with likable characters. True summer love
5. In 19 minutes, turn north by Stephanie Perkins
3- it was good. Nice HEA but wish the characters were more developed.
6. Souvenirs by Tim Federle
2.5 - characters were underdeveloped and didn’t feel connected to them/their story. But pretty indicative of teen summer love
7. Inertia by Veronica Roth
2.5- interesting take. Happy it worked out but still felt disconnected from the characters and their story.
8. Love is the last resort by Jon Skovron
4.25- a nice quick tale. Coworkers/friends working together to help each other be with who they want.
9. Good luck and farewell by Brandy Colbert
3.75- characters were well developed. I cried. I found the family love more compelling than the romantic love.
10. Brand New Attraction by Cassandra Clare
4.25- Less a love story and more a fantasy. I loved the family and the resolution. Interesting read with characters you can connect with. I would have read a whole novel about this.
11. 1,000 ways it could all go wrong by Jennifer E. Smith
2.5- nice liked the background info. Typically teen summer romance but kinda forgettable
12. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman
4- really liked this. Not much information about the characters until the end. Sad but hopeful. Nice way to wrap it all up.