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clarke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Snowed in with Summer is a snowy Christmas queer romance, following Avery who is embarking on a suddenly solo holiday to Yokon after her boyfriend breaks up with her right before the trip they’re meant to be taking together. There, she is paired with Summer, her ex who broke up with her to travel the world. Anger and hurt fuels the beginning of their reconnection, before softening and bonding over their holiday adventures.
This was a quick and easy read, and comes full circle with airports prompting lots of decisions. I would've preferred to see more of the romance between Avery and Summer - why should I root for them beyond nostalgia and lust? I enjoyed the side characters, if only quite minor, and the supportive friendship group that Avery had. Her parents and dog were also a lovely touch, and helped Avery along her journey. Overall, this would be a cute, easy read for over the festive period (although Christmas is only mentioned a couple of times, the snowy setting also felt appropriate for the season). Thank you to netgalley for the arc.
This was a quick and easy read, and comes full circle with airports prompting lots of decisions. I would've preferred to see more of the romance between Avery and Summer - why should I root for them beyond nostalgia and lust? I enjoyed the side characters, if only quite minor, and the supportive friendship group that Avery had. Her parents and dog were also a lovely touch, and helped Avery along her journey. Overall, this would be a cute, easy read for over the festive period (although Christmas is only mentioned a couple of times, the snowy setting also felt appropriate for the season). Thank you to netgalley for the arc.
elnorman's review
4.0
"Snowed in with Summer" is a really enjoyable romance about old flames Avery and Summer reuniting on a winter trip to the Yukon. The dog sledding and snowmobiling provide a fun backdrop to see if sparks will fly again. Strong character development. I appreciated Avery and Summer examining how their values would work in a relationship. Recommended.
awatkins's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A contemporary FF romance written in first person present-tense singular POV. The light-hearted tone of the book still managed to effectively convey the depth of emotion between Avery and Summer.
The author did great work portraying the ways in which assumptions, fear, and a teenage lack of perspective and inability communicate effectively wrecked their relationship the first time around. I liked that neither Avery nor Summer did anything egregiously wrong at the end of their initial relationship; sometimes second-chance romances hinge on something unforgivable (to me, anyway), and the author has deftly avoided that but still made their break-up believable. There is also a very strong sense of place in this book, the setting is unique and well described. I enjoyed this book but I would like to see the author develop a more unique and individual voice for future stories.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
fanboyriot's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
♡ Traveling
♡ Second Chances
♡ Roommates (sharing a yurt)
Being dumped by her boyfriend right before a couples vacation to Yukon to see the northern lights only to be met with the ex-girlfriend she hadn’t seen in years; and now is expecting to share a yurt with for the next week.
Being dumped by her boyfriend right before a couples vacation to Yukon to see the northern lights only to be met with the ex-girlfriend she hadn’t seen in years; and now is expecting to share a yurt with for the next week.
This was a wholesome second chance romance that was awkward and charmingly cute all at the same time. The setting to this was quite lovely too. I genuinely really enjoyed all the mentions of Yukon and the travels in general some of the characters had. The characters in general were planned out well. They were detailed and had flaws and were of course, lovable.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Ylva Publishing for this eARC of this book.
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
POV: First Person
Release Date: 28, February 2024
Rep: Bisexual (MC), Lesbian (LI), BIPOC, LGBTQIA+
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
lilouae's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Really cute but also frustrating.
gayanyway's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
cakt1991's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Tiana Warner once again delivers a sweet sapphic treat with Snowed In with Summer. What begins as an awkward reunion between exes slowly transitions into a tender second chance romance.
Avery is very relatable throughout, and I immediately for her when her boyfriend dumped her right when they were about to leave for their trip to the Yukon, meaning she’s stuck alone on a couples’ trip. And then, if things couldn’t get worse, the only other solo person there is her ex, Summer.
I really liked the interplay between the two, with them being very much opposites, a factor that played a role in their initial breakup. But I loved seeing Avery come to learn more about herself through reconnecting with Summer, with Summer awakening the adventurer within her. While I did feel like the story was a little lacking at times due to the sole focus on Avery’s POV, there is a sense that the adventurous Summer was also missing something she ultimately found by reuniting with Avery.
I really enjoyed this, and would recommend it if you enjoy sapphic romance, especially with the second chance and forced proximity/snowed-in together tropes.
nose_in_a_book's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.5
*This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
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This book had a steep hill to climb based on the premise alone. The narrator is 24 hours out from being dumped AND runs into a second chance romance with seemingly irreconcilable differences that still exist. Throw in her own internal issues and you’re left with a lot of conflict that has to be resolved in a short 200 page time frame. If this book had simply been in the general fiction category or even women’s lit, it would have been an excellent book. Avery’s struggles are well-developed and incredibly relatable. She, rightfully, spends most of the book awash in battling her inner demons to get to the truth of what exactly it is that she wants. There’s a lot of good emotional growth that isn’t done linearly. Like any good unreliable narrator, she backtracks in action and logics her way out of admitting that’s what she’s doing. I found myself rooting for her to stand up for herself.
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This book had a steep hill to climb based on the premise alone. The narrator is 24 hours out from being dumped AND runs into a second chance romance with seemingly irreconcilable differences that still exist. Throw in her own internal issues and you’re left with a lot of conflict that has to be resolved in a short 200 page time frame. If this book had simply been in the general fiction category or even women’s lit, it would have been an excellent book. Avery’s struggles are well-developed and incredibly relatable. She, rightfully, spends most of the book awash in battling her inner demons to get to the truth of what exactly it is that she wants. There’s a lot of good emotional growth that isn’t done linearly. Like any good unreliable narrator, she backtracks in action and logics her way out of admitting that’s what she’s doing. I found myself rooting for her to stand up for herself.
The problem is this is a romance novel. All the time spent on developing a rich (singular) narrator, means that the romance is lacking at best. The two of them are constantly caught in a loop of bitter words and awkward silence that is hard to translate to chemistry. The author tries to utilize the past as a replacement, telling us all the charming ways they use to interact, but it doesn’t bridge into the modern day. Maybe if we had Summer’s POV the progression would have made sense but because we’re stuck in Avery’s anxious mind, there were very few moments where I as a reader could unclench and enjoy these two characters as a couple. I was hyper-aware of how improbable a HEA seemed. Tension and conflict are necessary but they shouldn’t be the only aspect of a relationship. Because of this, I don’t think this book is successfully a romance novel for me. If you think of John Green as romance then this may be right up your alley.
marym2215's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
Snowed in with Summer is a heartwarming, second chance sapphic romance that was difficult put down! After being dumped by her boyfriend of two years the day before they are supposed to go on an adventurous group trip to the Yukon Territory, Avery decides to take a leap of faith and embark on the journey by herself. The only problem is, Summer, an ex-girlfriend who broke Avery's heart seven years ago, is also on the trip. Does Avery have the worst luck or is it fate that she and Summer are forced to reunite on a trip that, many years ago, they dreamed of taking together? This book has so many heartwarming scenes and I loved the atmosphere. Fun adventures in freezing temperatures? Check. Huskies galore? Check. Second chance romance? Check. Forced proximity? Check. Lovable characters? Absolutely!
While I loved Avery and Summer (although sometimes I found Summer's reasoning for some of her actions/decisions to be a bit frustrating), I also really loved the supporting characters throughout the book. As a second chance romance, I appreciated how well the author is able to seamlessly weave in stories from the characters’ past to really give the reader a deeper understanding of their history. I recommend this quick read to anyone looking for a story about personal growth, facing and overcoming fears, and finding happiness individually as well as with those you love.
Thank you Ylva Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an electronic arc of Snowed in with Summer for my honest review.
While I loved Avery and Summer (although sometimes I found Summer's reasoning for some of her actions/decisions to be a bit frustrating), I also really loved the supporting characters throughout the book. As a second chance romance, I appreciated how well the author is able to seamlessly weave in stories from the characters’ past to really give the reader a deeper understanding of their history. I recommend this quick read to anyone looking for a story about personal growth, facing and overcoming fears, and finding happiness individually as well as with those you love.
Thank you Ylva Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an electronic arc of Snowed in with Summer for my honest review.