Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

116 reviews

breedawnwriter's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

I actually enjoyed this one a lot more than the first book in the trilogy. It had more of an external plot that balanced really nicely against the internal conflict. 

I also loved the way that the dad was more of the "villain" than their aunt. The switch made sense for the show, but this version feels more true for the books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Vomit

cnannery19's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Terminal illness, Infidelity, Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

ashleyjean6's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is definitely different from #1 in tone, much more somber, in pace, slow, and the characters (especially Belly), felt much more annoying. Instead of a carefree summer YA romance, this finds everyone grappling with devastating circumstances. Parents and kids are fighting, there's underage drinking. It's a sad book. And I was feeling like it was just an entire filler book and I didn't know if I felt like finishing the last book. But it leaves you really wondering.... So I will cross my fingers characters grow up a lot and the ending is worth the slog that was book #2. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Vomit

almaprincess66's review

challenging dark emotional 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? N/A

4.25

This is not what I was expecting after the first book. 

There was so much tone change and little summer at the house. But it paid off at the end, that is why I'm rating it so high.

It was so interesting and emotional to see how different everyone handled the grief. It was really truly different without Suzanne.

But Belly got a lot of character development, and said out all the problems I had with Conrad in the first novel so good for her.

I'm interested, how the series will close up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Cancer, and Death of parent

underscoresyd's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Cancer, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Vomit

1721egp's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Another fun beach read. We’re not breaking any barriers of literature here, but I’m continuing to enjoy this lighthearted trilogy. As always, Jenny Han is the queen of last-page cliffhangers that leaves you wanting more! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent

lacey_w90's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Alcohol, Cancer, and Death of parent

dramagirl2003's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

ahhh what is that ending! the more i read and watch this series, the less i know who i actually ship belly with. honestly maybe they’d all just be best with other people, but obviously all stay friends somehow

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol

alexcabanechevarria's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Cancer

isabella_gautreauuu's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-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? Yes

3.75

This book was WAY better than the first one as it actually had plot, very emotional, very cute when it comes to romance, and overall just a way better version of the first

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, and Grief

Minor: Alcohol