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callieju's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! Great book teen book about figuring out your identity and who you are. The romance was adorable and kept me wanting to read more.
marinas_world's review against another edition
5.0
I forgot how much I loved this book! The whole story was perfect to me, and The whole ending made me want to cry! Really glad I chose to re-read this!
siyuan_cao's review against another edition
3.0
3⭐️
This book was wholesome and the summer vibes were immaculate
This book was wholesome and the summer vibes were immaculate
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
“After loving someone you couldn’t depend on, you realize how important it is to trust someone will do what they say. It’s such a simple thing, not to promise what you can’t or won’t deliver. But my mom had done that all the time.”
Been trying for some time to write a review, but I just can't get the words out. Since this one is for a reading club on Hebban.nl (thanks again) I do have to write a short review at least, so here we go.
Meet Saylor (I am still snorting at that name) or Emma as she is also called, when plans are cancelled she goes to stay with her mom's family who she hasn't seen in ages. A summer full of memories, family, and of course romance (EEEEP, it was just so fabulous and I was rooting for her to get together with that guy and then later I was eagerly reading about all the things they did and how he helped her discover more about her past/family) begins. I just loved reading about the little town and the lake, about the things Saylor did (she was so happy to help out no matter that it was also a vacation for her), how she discovered herself and learned more about her and her family's history, we read about Saylor's mom and what happened to her and how it wasn't just something that happened, it always was there. The ending was also terrific. I just wasn't a fan of the dad. He was just so obtuse. Same goes for the grandma though I did like her a bit more. I just wasn't a fan how she just seemed to throw her money around. Yes, you have a lot, no need to show off.
Oh, and I just love it when the title makes its appearance in the story.
So yes, I flew through this book and I would highly recommend it to all looking for a fantastic summer read. It is the book to read at the moment, at least in my opinion.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Been trying for some time to write a review, but I just can't get the words out. Since this one is for a reading club on Hebban.nl (thanks again) I do have to write a short review at least, so here we go.
Meet Saylor (I am still snorting at that name) or Emma as she is also called, when plans are cancelled she goes to stay with her mom's family who she hasn't seen in ages. A summer full of memories, family, and of course romance (EEEEP, it was just so fabulous and I was rooting for her to get together with that guy and then later I was eagerly reading about all the things they did and how he helped her discover more about her past/family) begins. I just loved reading about the little town and the lake, about the things Saylor did (she was so happy to help out no matter that it was also a vacation for her), how she discovered herself and learned more about her and her family's history, we read about Saylor's mom and what happened to her and how it wasn't just something that happened, it always was there. The ending was also terrific. I just wasn't a fan of the dad. He was just so obtuse. Same goes for the grandma though I did like her a bit more. I just wasn't a fan how she just seemed to throw her money around. Yes, you have a lot, no need to show off.
Oh, and I just love it when the title makes its appearance in the story.
So yes, I flew through this book and I would highly recommend it to all looking for a fantastic summer read. It is the book to read at the moment, at least in my opinion.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
marno_klass's review against another edition
4.0
True to form, Dessen has created an array of endearing characters in a setting that makes one want to spend a summer lakeside.
A somewhat flat protagonist and a sudden yet still anticlimactic ending warrant this one only 4 stars despite its thorough enjoy ability.
A somewhat flat protagonist and a sudden yet still anticlimactic ending warrant this one only 4 stars despite its thorough enjoy ability.
cwhitman0426's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mtayl341's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
leni_929's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
4.0
This book really only had me under its spell towards the end of the story. Because it is very slow paced it seems like something you need a few pages to get into - for me it was about 200 pages. Nevertheless it is a beautiful book and an amazing summer read. I really enjoyed it