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Part of Your World #3
Just for the Summer
Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea… and it just might work.
Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka.
It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected–including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?
Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka.
It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected–including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?
432 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2024
About the author
Abby Jimenez
13 books43.3k followersAbby Jimenez is a Food Network winner, New York Times best selling author, and recipient of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award for her novel Life's Too Short. Abby founded Nadia Cakes out of her home kitchen back in 2007. The bakery has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and, like her books, has amassed an international following.
Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.
Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.
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April 7, 2024
Reading this book was such an exhausting experience. This was my first book by Abby Jimenez and it put me off to the point that am no longer sure if I want to read any of her other books.
✔️ Online meet cute
✔️ Insta lovey
✔️ Found family
This was one of the most bland and emotionless writing I have read in a while. There were no feelings to it, I surely did not feel a single thing reading it. The plot execution was so messy and had no direction.
The romance was very mid. The two characters start off okay but then their personalities clash. The chemistry is meh. They do have some cute moments but I could not feel a single thing for them.
Justin and Emma have issues of their own but Justin deals with things a tad more maturely compared to Emma. Sure, I feel bad for Emma but the way her story and character was written is just so damn boring. Justin's siblings were more cute and I would rather read about them than this tiresome book.
I skimmed it towards the end and have no regrets. I realize that it's probably just me who didn't like it but please go in with low expectations.
Also, what is the purpose of marketing it as a standalone if we have to read her other books first in order to start liking it?!
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Found family? Forced proximity? Summer fling? Online meet cute? SO EXCITEDDD to start with it!!! ^_^
✔️ Online meet cute
✔️ Insta lovey
✔️ Found family
This was one of the most bland and emotionless writing I have read in a while. There were no feelings to it, I surely did not feel a single thing reading it. The plot execution was so messy and had no direction.
The romance was very mid. The two characters start off okay but then their personalities clash. The chemistry is meh. They do have some cute moments but I could not feel a single thing for them.
Justin and Emma have issues of their own but Justin deals with things a tad more maturely compared to Emma. Sure, I feel bad for Emma but the way her story and character was written is just so damn boring. Justin's siblings were more cute and I would rather read about them than this tiresome book.
I skimmed it towards the end and have no regrets. I realize that it's probably just me who didn't like it but please go in with low expectations.
Also, what is the purpose of marketing it as a standalone if we have to read her other books first in order to start liking it?!
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Found family? Forced proximity? Summer fling? Online meet cute? SO EXCITEDDD to start with it!!! ^_^
April 7, 2024
WOW. This book gives golden retriever 'IF HE WANTED TO HE WOULD' MMC and a complex, good hearted, kind and layered FMC who when brought together, make this story magical. The chemistry is something I could almost reach my hand out and FEEL radiating off the page. The honesty, and communication was so refreshing to see characters who whilst setting boundaries, and being carefree with each other also unashamedly sharing feelings with one another. The banter and just silliness that leaves a smile stretched on your face makes the feel goodness of this book undeniable. As always Abby Jimenez serves an amazing romance with such a deeply emotional plot as a side and the two mixed together in this book made it absolutely incredible. 5 🌟
April 6, 2024
4.25 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
April 13, 2024
4.75 ⭐️! (Rounding up for the sake of Goodreads not letting us do .75 stars 😠)
My favorite Abby book yet!!! 🥹
My favorite Abby book yet!!! 🥹
May 15, 2024
calling it now: favorite book of 2024
June 18, 2024
Amber is my own mother. I didn’t expect the rollercoaster of emotions I felt reading this one. I cried, I laughed out loud, I annotated. I really liked Part of Your World, I loved Yours Truly, but Just for the Summer is easily my favorite. 100 stars!
July 3, 2024
Forgot to update this but I LOVED IT just like I knew I would. I just love how Abby Jimenez writes contemp romance, it feels so believable. Highly recommend all 3 in this series.
May 14, 2024
I'm so sad this is over
June 29, 2024
Oh boy! Too many words come to mind at once, creating a huge cacophony. They're not enough to express how much I loved this book. Great, brilliant, adorable words aren't doing justice for this most poignant book, and even the best couple and best book boyfriend (OMG: don’t you think Justin is like cinnamon rolls meets mud pie? This character completely changed my perspective about the name, although I still think both Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake are rubbing me the wrong way) created by Abby Jimenez.
I used to think “Part of Your World” was her best work, but “Just for the Summer” exceeded it with Toilet King references, fantastic dating options, so many ugly cries, and sweetest, sighing, swoon-smile-repeat moments blended in heavy triggering subjects that are handled with care and in a realistic way, including PTSD, panic attacks, death, child neglect, dysfunctional family, and mental health issues.
The witty and sweet dialogues, catchy banters, physical attraction, and emotional intimacy, along with the perfect chemistry between Emma and Justin, are pure perfection! Even though they met through a Reddit thread that turned into humorous messages and sweet phone calls during the hardest times of their lives, their blooming friendship and curse-breaking designated dates—including four dates, one kiss, and a breakup—are a scenario doomed to fail when the attraction hits the roof.
Another best part of the book is seeing cameos from the “Part of Your World” universe. Seeing those favorite characters in this book made me smile a lot.
Let’s take a closer look at the plot:
The book opens with a laugh-out-loud “Am I the asshole?” Reddit thread written by Justin, a cute, caring 29-year-old engineer who sees his situation as a good luck charm, meaning each woman he dates finds their significant other immediately after their breakup, and they even invite him to their weddings.
Emma, a 28-year-old traveling nurse, reads this thread during her lunch break with her bestie Maddie, and she decides to DM the guy because she’s also the good luck charm that every man she dates marries immediately after the breakup. Justin decides to write her back, which turns into very entertaining correspondences. A few days later, they start talking on the phone, and eventually Justin comes up with an interesting offer: if they date each other and break up, they can also break the curse and have a chance to find their soulmates. Emma finds this plan unreasonable at first. She and Maddy had already decided to fly to Hawaii for their rest residence, but as long as she spends more time with Justin on the phone, she decides to change her plans and rent a cozy cottage in Minnesota for only six weeks to help her realize their date plan.
She even plays the guilt card to convince Maddy. The plan is simple: they’ll date only for a few weeks, kiss each other goodbye, and ride off into the sunset with their own future soulmates. But when sparks start flying around them and their first meeting turns into being hit by a love truck, the detailed plans, which included more surveys and questionnaires, are fated to fail. Especially when both of them struggle with unexpected mommy-related family issues, which push them toward each other, and Emma, who resists taking people into her heart, finds herself letting not only Justin but his entire family in. Could she learn to set roots somewhere? Could she learn to dissect the barriers to make herself small and open her heart fully to love and be cherished in return?
Overall: three words, “I loved it,” and two more words, “read it”! This is one of the best romance novels of the year, and don’t you dare miss it!
Oh boy, I couldn’t tell you how much I appreciate this digital reviewer copy I received and how thankful I am to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for sending me this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. And thanks a lot to Abby Jimenez for writing this book, lighting up my mood, making me laugh till my stomach aches, and making me cry till I had the best raccoon makeup.
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I used to think “Part of Your World” was her best work, but “Just for the Summer” exceeded it with Toilet King references, fantastic dating options, so many ugly cries, and sweetest, sighing, swoon-smile-repeat moments blended in heavy triggering subjects that are handled with care and in a realistic way, including PTSD, panic attacks, death, child neglect, dysfunctional family, and mental health issues.
The witty and sweet dialogues, catchy banters, physical attraction, and emotional intimacy, along with the perfect chemistry between Emma and Justin, are pure perfection! Even though they met through a Reddit thread that turned into humorous messages and sweet phone calls during the hardest times of their lives, their blooming friendship and curse-breaking designated dates—including four dates, one kiss, and a breakup—are a scenario doomed to fail when the attraction hits the roof.
Another best part of the book is seeing cameos from the “Part of Your World” universe. Seeing those favorite characters in this book made me smile a lot.
Let’s take a closer look at the plot:
The book opens with a laugh-out-loud “Am I the asshole?” Reddit thread written by Justin, a cute, caring 29-year-old engineer who sees his situation as a good luck charm, meaning each woman he dates finds their significant other immediately after their breakup, and they even invite him to their weddings.
Emma, a 28-year-old traveling nurse, reads this thread during her lunch break with her bestie Maddie, and she decides to DM the guy because she’s also the good luck charm that every man she dates marries immediately after the breakup. Justin decides to write her back, which turns into very entertaining correspondences. A few days later, they start talking on the phone, and eventually Justin comes up with an interesting offer: if they date each other and break up, they can also break the curse and have a chance to find their soulmates. Emma finds this plan unreasonable at first. She and Maddy had already decided to fly to Hawaii for their rest residence, but as long as she spends more time with Justin on the phone, she decides to change her plans and rent a cozy cottage in Minnesota for only six weeks to help her realize their date plan.
She even plays the guilt card to convince Maddy. The plan is simple: they’ll date only for a few weeks, kiss each other goodbye, and ride off into the sunset with their own future soulmates. But when sparks start flying around them and their first meeting turns into being hit by a love truck, the detailed plans, which included more surveys and questionnaires, are fated to fail. Especially when both of them struggle with unexpected mommy-related family issues, which push them toward each other, and Emma, who resists taking people into her heart, finds herself letting not only Justin but his entire family in. Could she learn to set roots somewhere? Could she learn to dissect the barriers to make herself small and open her heart fully to love and be cherished in return?
Overall: three words, “I loved it,” and two more words, “read it”! This is one of the best romance novels of the year, and don’t you dare miss it!
Oh boy, I couldn’t tell you how much I appreciate this digital reviewer copy I received and how thankful I am to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for sending me this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. And thanks a lot to Abby Jimenez for writing this book, lighting up my mood, making me laugh till my stomach aches, and making me cry till I had the best raccoon makeup.
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April 12, 2024
•Online meet-cute
•Summer romance
•Dual POV
•Dating pact
•Complex family dynamics
•Found family//adoption//foster care//guardianship
•Mental health/past trauma
•Alllll the Abby Easter eggs
•Baby raccoons!
Justin and Emma meet online after she and her best friend, Maddie, stumble upon Justin's recent "Am I the asshole?" post detailing his most recent 'Good Luck Chuck' relationship. Every time Justin dates someone they quickly break it off and immediately go on to find the love of their life. Not believing that someone else has the same exact luck (curse?) as her, Emma messages Justin, and a flirty text situationship develops. What would happen if they decided to make a dating pact? Could their own bad luck actually cancel each other's out? Just a few simple rules and they could be on their way to true love, right? Right!
4 dates...one kiss...and a breakup. & just for the summer!!
I feel like I say this every time Abby drops a new book but...this is her BEST BOOK YET! Fans of Abby will devour this one and readers who may be new to her writing will no doubt want to go back and connect all the dots from her previous books. One big difference with Just For the Summer compared to her previous books...there is very little of the whole miscommunication trope--bonus points for me! The dual POV gives us a glimpse of two completely different stories, and lives, and slowly merges them into one complex, yet beautiful, story. One of friendship, forgiveness, healing, and the life changing realization that you ARE worthy of love! There were twists I was not expecting and not at all prepared for!! A summer lake house setting & many hilarious and lovable side characters. Laugh out loud funny, the perfect beachy read & also emotional and Kleenex worthy--Just for the Summer is a 5 star heartfelt must-read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for granting my wish in exchange for my honest review. I cannot wait to see what Abby dreams up next!
April 21, 2024
2/5
Unfortunately, a bit of a letdown for me. I couldn’t connect to the main characters, the romance felt like a side character and had no depth, and the plot felt all over the place at times and wasn't as interesting as I thought it would be. While reading it, I felt literally nothing, as if someone had taken away all my emotions. I don't like to admit it because I don't like doing it in books, but the number of pages I skipped because I was so bored is pretty embarrassing. Our main characters had their first kiss and I was close to falling asleep.
Also, is it possible to feel overwhelmed by the amount of things happening in a book to the point that you forget that it is even a romance? Because that's exactly how I felt for most of the story. I recently read a short novella by Abby Jimenez The Worst Wingman Ever and I felt exactly the same, as if the romance was a side plot and the problems and difficulties of the main characters the main. Don't get me wrong, I even liked how the author handled them here, but for the romance book it was supposed to be, the romance was actually my least favorite thing here.
*Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!*
Unfortunately, a bit of a letdown for me. I couldn’t connect to the main characters, the romance felt like a side character and had no depth, and the plot felt all over the place at times and wasn't as interesting as I thought it would be. While reading it, I felt literally nothing, as if someone had taken away all my emotions. I don't like to admit it because I don't like doing it in books, but the number of pages I skipped because I was so bored is pretty embarrassing. Our main characters had their first kiss and I was close to falling asleep.
Also, is it possible to feel overwhelmed by the amount of things happening in a book to the point that you forget that it is even a romance? Because that's exactly how I felt for most of the story. I recently read a short novella by Abby Jimenez The Worst Wingman Ever and I felt exactly the same, as if the romance was a side plot and the problems and difficulties of the main characters the main. Don't get me wrong, I even liked how the author handled them here, but for the romance book it was supposed to be, the romance was actually my least favorite thing here.
*Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!*
July 10, 2024
Warning: you will need a box of tissues while reading this
4.5 ⭐️
4.5 ⭐️
June 8, 2024
Abby Jimenez's signature writing style is felt throughout this easygoing, but deeply emotional, novel. The book balances humor, romance, and thoughtfulness gracefully, resulting in a thoroughly entertaining and poignant story.
The audiobook reader's performed excellently, providing each character with distinctive and evocative voices. The narrator's performance greatly enhances the novel, especially in the dynamic banter and tender moments between the two primary characters, Emma and Justin.
You can find audiobook book version here: Just for the Summer - Audiobook
This book successfully captures the essence of a light, summer romance, radiating warmth and joy.
The specificity of the descriptions and the authenticity of the characters make it easy to sink into the story and share in the lives of the characters.
The audiobook also allowed me to enjoy the delights of this book in a way that fit easily into my daily life. If you're looking for a novel that will make you feel good and has fun characters and humor, selecting "Just for the Summer" is a pleasurable choice. Choosing to hear this story in audiobook format adds to the audiobook experience and is ideal for those who like to experience great love stories in an engaging and immersive format. This was a treasure of a book by Abby Jimenez and I recommend it.
The audiobook reader's performed excellently, providing each character with distinctive and evocative voices. The narrator's performance greatly enhances the novel, especially in the dynamic banter and tender moments between the two primary characters, Emma and Justin.
You can find audiobook book version here: Just for the Summer - Audiobook
This book successfully captures the essence of a light, summer romance, radiating warmth and joy.
The specificity of the descriptions and the authenticity of the characters make it easy to sink into the story and share in the lives of the characters.
The audiobook also allowed me to enjoy the delights of this book in a way that fit easily into my daily life. If you're looking for a novel that will make you feel good and has fun characters and humor, selecting "Just for the Summer" is a pleasurable choice. Choosing to hear this story in audiobook format adds to the audiobook experience and is ideal for those who like to experience great love stories in an engaging and immersive format. This was a treasure of a book by Abby Jimenez and I recommend it.
April 9, 2024
Nobody, and I do mean NOBODY, writes romances that I enjoy more than Abby Jimenez!
She makes me want to crawl inside the pages of her books and become one of her characters, so I can marry her “too good to be true” MMC, have a best friend like her MFC will have, and own one of the adorable (or ugly!) rescue dogs that she creates! (here’s looking at you, Brad!) 🐶
I am never approved for her ARCs, and this was one of my MOST anticipated books for 2024, so you know I planned to start reading it on publication day-and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
Justin thinks he has been cursed-every woman he dates and breaks up with goes on to find their soulmate in the very NEXT person they date. He posts about it on Reddit and now it is all over the internet.
Emma and her BFF, see the post and send him a DM, admitting that Emma seems to have the same problem. In a flirty response, he suggests that dating each other, could break the curse.
Currently on assignment in Colorado, the friends who are traveling nurses, are due to go to Hawaii next, and a stint in Minnesota where Justin lives, was not even on their TOP 25 list of destinations.
But when two positions open up at a prestigious hospital in Minneapolis, complete with an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka, it seems fated that Emma give “breaking the curse” a try-even if true love wasn’t really something she was looking for.
The result? Another book that had me laughing and crying and cheering a couple on!
With cameos from characters from the “Yours Truly” and “Part of Your World” an earlier two book series-I devoured this unputdownable book!
And, the ending? Chef’s kiss! 😘
Definitely BEACH 🏖️ BAG approved!
Thank You to the Chandler Public library for the loan of both the Audible and written copies on publication day, which I paired for another wonderful experience.
A buddy read with DeAnn! Be sure to watch for her review!
TW: undiagnosed mental health issues, a toxic mother, and past child neglect.
She makes me want to crawl inside the pages of her books and become one of her characters, so I can marry her “too good to be true” MMC, have a best friend like her MFC will have, and own one of the adorable (or ugly!) rescue dogs that she creates! (here’s looking at you, Brad!) 🐶
I am never approved for her ARCs, and this was one of my MOST anticipated books for 2024, so you know I planned to start reading it on publication day-and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
Justin thinks he has been cursed-every woman he dates and breaks up with goes on to find their soulmate in the very NEXT person they date. He posts about it on Reddit and now it is all over the internet.
Emma and her BFF, see the post and send him a DM, admitting that Emma seems to have the same problem. In a flirty response, he suggests that dating each other, could break the curse.
Currently on assignment in Colorado, the friends who are traveling nurses, are due to go to Hawaii next, and a stint in Minnesota where Justin lives, was not even on their TOP 25 list of destinations.
But when two positions open up at a prestigious hospital in Minneapolis, complete with an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka, it seems fated that Emma give “breaking the curse” a try-even if true love wasn’t really something she was looking for.
The result? Another book that had me laughing and crying and cheering a couple on!
With cameos from characters from the “Yours Truly” and “Part of Your World” an earlier two book series-I devoured this unputdownable book!
And, the ending? Chef’s kiss! 😘
Definitely BEACH 🏖️ BAG approved!
Thank You to the Chandler Public library for the loan of both the Audible and written copies on publication day, which I paired for another wonderful experience.
A buddy read with DeAnn! Be sure to watch for her review!
TW: undiagnosed mental health issues, a toxic mother, and past child neglect.
May 7, 2024
so! this is what we're working with:
1) overly simplistic writing. the characters are almost thirty but the writing feels juvenile?
2) insta love. there was NO build up to their relationship. they talked for two seconds and he was (for some reason that is still unbeknownst to me) obsessed with her?? as in "'i would follow her to the ends of the earth' after six weeks" kind of obsessed? like bffr that is actually concerning.
3) third act breakup (that doesn't even get resolved properly). they are not "together" until the last idk 10 pages of this book??
4) lots of trauma, and yet, underdeveloped and uninteresting characters? dreams/hopes/goals, fears/insecurities, hobbies/likes/dislikes? for emma, all of this revolved around the same thing: her issues with her mother. where's the rest of her personality?? she felt so one dimensional, as if she existed only on one plane and that plane was a manifestation of her childhood trauma. go girl give us absolutely nothing.
this was, in short, incredibly disappointing. but it was also bingeable and, thankfully, quite entertaining so do with that what you will <3
1) overly simplistic writing. the characters are almost thirty but the writing feels juvenile?
2) insta love. there was NO build up to their relationship. they talked for two seconds and he was (for some reason that is still unbeknownst to me) obsessed with her?? as in "'i would follow her to the ends of the earth' after six weeks" kind of obsessed? like bffr that is actually concerning.
3) third act breakup (that doesn't even get resolved properly). they are not "together" until the last idk 10 pages of this book??
4) lots of trauma, and yet, underdeveloped and uninteresting characters? dreams/hopes/goals, fears/insecurities, hobbies/likes/dislikes? for emma, all of this revolved around the same thing: her issues with her mother. where's the rest of her personality?? she felt so one dimensional, as if she existed only on one plane and that plane was a manifestation of her childhood trauma. go girl give us absolutely nothing.
this was, in short, incredibly disappointing. but it was also bingeable and, thankfully, quite entertaining so do with that what you will <3
February 3, 2024
Thank you Forever Pub for the ARC. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.
writing: very mid | plot: okay | ending: THANK GOD | 3.5 rounded up
my opinion
FYI: this is insta-love with fade to bland grey spice
Despite the writing being extremely mid, I'm tossing this 4 stars (3.5 rounded up) because Abby got my ass with Emma's character arc. I was INVESTED. If she hadn't extracted her head from delulu-land, I would've given this one star so brace yourself while reading this. I honestly didn't give AF about the romance, I was on edge the entire time waiting to see how the dynamic between Emma and her ain't shit womb donor (mom) shook out. But seriously, Emma almost made me DNF because her toxic positivity was making my blood pressure skyrocket.
The blurb leads you to believe this is a less misogynist Good Luck Chuck, but the curse storyline was ultimately insignificant. Also, if you really think about it, it makes no sense Emma would give up Hawaii for Minnesota (this felt like a crime) to break the relationship curse when her entire "thing" is she's constantly on the move and refuses to settle down. If she doesn't want to stay in one place, why does it matter that her exes find their soulmates after they break up? Seems like the curse was actually working in her favor because she never had to worry about "the one that got away". But I digress...
This is my first Abby Jiminez that I completed (dnfed Yours Truly—no I won't be taking questions at this time) and I did find it funny. I liked the AITA post to kick things off and to tie it all together at the end.
Random, but I've noticed that authors are allergic to dialogue tags these days. Not all dialogue needs tags, but I find it odd that emotionally charged exchanges were devoid of them. It's giving interview transcript and I'm not a fan of it. Feels lazy.
No spoilies but I did like the conclusion of the book and I found the characters decently flushed out. Maddy is the fucking REALEST. She deserves ALLLLLLLL the good things in life. I hope her size is never sold out during sales, she never gets janky substitutions when ordering groceries online, and that her socks always match. She NEVER complained about Emma's selfishness; she was fiercely protective, patient, and endlessly selfless. Also, Justin's backstory was interesting. Definitely unique. Yes, the stress of his family situation was downplayed big time, but at least it was something different than the "my mom died when I was young" backstory that we usually see for MMCs. I think Justin was too good for Emma... He and Maddy should've linked up together tbh.
Usually I only share quotes that make me wanna gauge my eyes out with hot spoons but in this case, I'm gonna share an excerpt that had me questioning if someone was cutting onions in close proximity of me:
"You're not asking for too much. You were just asking the wrong person. Ask me instead." Faaaacccttttsss though (within reason). Your "too much" for someone will be another person's bare minimum.
All in all, this book kept my attention and threw me for a loop several times. I was ON EDGE. So I have no choice but to give Abby her flowers for taking me on a wild ass ride.
pros & cons
pros: good character arc with Emma, Maddy is a real one, Justin was a likeable MMC (epitome of "if he wanted to, he would") with a unique backstory, strong resolution to Emma's story and their relationship, funny at times, interesting premise although not fully executed
cons: very bland, emotionless writing... it was really the character's actions/beliefs that kept me emotionally involved, lack of dialogue tags during heated scenes watered things down, Emma's motivation to break the curse made no sense
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writing: very mid | plot: okay | ending: THANK GOD | 3.5 rounded up
my opinion
FYI: this is insta-love with fade to bland grey spice
Despite the writing being extremely mid, I'm tossing this 4 stars (3.5 rounded up) because Abby got my ass with Emma's character arc. I was INVESTED. If she hadn't extracted her head from delulu-land, I would've given this one star so brace yourself while reading this. I honestly didn't give AF about the romance, I was on edge the entire time waiting to see how the dynamic between Emma and her ain't shit womb donor (mom) shook out. But seriously, Emma almost made me DNF because her toxic positivity was making my blood pressure skyrocket.
The blurb leads you to believe this is a less misogynist Good Luck Chuck, but the curse storyline was ultimately insignificant. Also, if you really think about it, it makes no sense Emma would give up Hawaii for Minnesota (this felt like a crime) to break the relationship curse when her entire "thing" is she's constantly on the move and refuses to settle down. If she doesn't want to stay in one place, why does it matter that her exes find their soulmates after they break up? Seems like the curse was actually working in her favor because she never had to worry about "the one that got away". But I digress...
This is my first Abby Jiminez that I completed (dnfed Yours Truly—no I won't be taking questions at this time) and I did find it funny. I liked the AITA post to kick things off and to tie it all together at the end.
Random, but I've noticed that authors are allergic to dialogue tags these days. Not all dialogue needs tags, but I find it odd that emotionally charged exchanges were devoid of them. It's giving interview transcript and I'm not a fan of it. Feels lazy.
No spoilies but I did like the conclusion of the book and I found the characters decently flushed out. Maddy is the fucking REALEST. She deserves ALLLLLLLL the good things in life. I hope her size is never sold out during sales, she never gets janky substitutions when ordering groceries online, and that her socks always match. She NEVER complained about Emma's selfishness; she was fiercely protective, patient, and endlessly selfless. Also, Justin's backstory was interesting. Definitely unique. Yes, the stress of his family situation was downplayed big time, but at least it was something different than the "my mom died when I was young" backstory that we usually see for MMCs. I think Justin was too good for Emma... He and Maddy should've linked up together tbh.
Usually I only share quotes that make me wanna gauge my eyes out with hot spoons but in this case, I'm gonna share an excerpt that had me questioning if someone was cutting onions in close proximity of me:
"You're not asking for too much. You were just asking the wrong person. Ask me instead." Faaaacccttttsss though (within reason). Your "too much" for someone will be another person's bare minimum.
All in all, this book kept my attention and threw me for a loop several times. I was ON EDGE. So I have no choice but to give Abby her flowers for taking me on a wild ass ride.
pros & cons
pros: good character arc with Emma, Maddy is a real one, Justin was a likeable MMC (epitome of "if he wanted to, he would") with a unique backstory, strong resolution to Emma's story and their relationship, funny at times, interesting premise although not fully executed
cons: very bland, emotionless writing... it was really the character's actions/beliefs that kept me emotionally involved, lack of dialogue tags during heated scenes watered things down, Emma's motivation to break the curse made no sense
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April 25, 2024
➳ 4.75⋆
I. AM. OBSESSED. WITH. THIS. BOOK.
(and iwant NEED a justin)
I. AM. OBSESSED. WITH. THIS. BOOK.
(and i
Want to read
June 15, 2024Please, please, please be THE summer romance book. I have invested a lot in you! 😤
April 16, 2024
six stars, no question
May 11, 2024
I hate to say it but I think this was my least favorite of the series. There’s only so much self sabotage a girl can take. I found Justin to be the most unrealistic of the leading men… boys like that do not exist. There were definitely some sweet parts I enjoyed, but they were always immediately followed by something annoying. I’m thankful to Abby J for getting me back into romance but I’m ready to try out a new author!
May 29, 2024
Omg. I've finally had success with an Abby Jimenez book. This was so cute!
What a breath of fresh air! I really enjoyed this book so freaking much. And if it's helpful to anyone- I am not a fan of the first two books in this series and more or less was about to give up on Abby - it's nothing that she as an author is doing wrong. I've just found her stories to be a little too Hallmarky for my taste?
Maybe not Hallmark, but just not my type of cheese? Anyway, to my point- if you are someone that was on the fence you may just very well love this one, because I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it in comparison.
╰┈➤ 𝓠𝓾𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝔂 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚
Emma and her best friend Maddy are travel nurses, working in hospitals three months at a time while seeing the country.
A few weeks prior to moving to yet another destination, Emma stumbles upon a trending Reddit thread titled 'Am I the Asshole' written by a man in Minnesota who thinks he's cursed. Each time he's had a failed relationship, the ex partner ends up finding their soulmate.
Emma having similar experiences as of late, the two devise a plan to break this curse and date each other only to end it after the summer- in the hopes that they will each find their person.
╰┈➤ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚
You know what, just thinking about to the core events of the book now. I think for me personally where this story is different than the other two Jimenez books I've read is that it offers more depth.
The characters are relatable and down to earth. Everyone knows how to peel a potato and sweep a floor here. They experience highs and lows and life challenges. They're all still very humerous and had me laughing out loud a few times.
: ̗̀➛ The MMC- Justin. He's literally the best. Sweet and considerate, he brings her lunch while she's at work.
: ̗̀➛ The FMC- Emma. She has some emotional baggage which is completely understandable once you meet her mom. But she's also resilient and strong willed. She's determined and kind hearted despite everything she's been through.
There's nothing exceptionally different with this rom-com in comparison to others- in the sense that much of it is predictable. However, I quite enjoyed, what for me- delivered more umph and less caricature like characters than I'd gotten used to from Jimenez.
The summer vibes. ☀️🍉🍧⛱️🎡🌊
What a breath of fresh air! I really enjoyed this book so freaking much. And if it's helpful to anyone- I am not a fan of the first two books in this series and more or less was about to give up on Abby - it's nothing that she as an author is doing wrong. I've just found her stories to be a little too Hallmarky for my taste?
Maybe not Hallmark, but just not my type of cheese? Anyway, to my point- if you are someone that was on the fence you may just very well love this one, because I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it in comparison.
╰┈➤ 𝓠𝓾𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝔂 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚
Emma and her best friend Maddy are travel nurses, working in hospitals three months at a time while seeing the country.
A few weeks prior to moving to yet another destination, Emma stumbles upon a trending Reddit thread titled 'Am I the Asshole' written by a man in Minnesota who thinks he's cursed. Each time he's had a failed relationship, the ex partner ends up finding their soulmate.
Emma having similar experiences as of late, the two devise a plan to break this curse and date each other only to end it after the summer- in the hopes that they will each find their person.
╰┈➤ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚
You know what, just thinking about to the core events of the book now. I think for me personally where this story is different than the other two Jimenez books I've read is that it offers more depth.
The characters are relatable and down to earth. Everyone knows how to peel a potato and sweep a floor here. They experience highs and lows and life challenges. They're all still very humerous and had me laughing out loud a few times.
: ̗̀➛ The MMC- Justin. He's literally the best. Sweet and considerate, he brings her lunch while she's at work.
: ̗̀➛ The FMC- Emma. She has some emotional baggage which is completely understandable once you meet her mom. But she's also resilient and strong willed. She's determined and kind hearted despite everything she's been through.
There's nothing exceptionally different with this rom-com in comparison to others- in the sense that much of it is predictable. However, I quite enjoyed, what for me- delivered more umph and less caricature like characters than I'd gotten used to from Jimenez.
The summer vibes. ☀️🍉🍧⛱️🎡🌊
April 12, 2024
4.75⭐️ hey, if a book makes me cry on the bus, it's getting 5 stars 😭😭
4 dates, 1 kiss and a break up; just for the summer - or is it?? Justin and Emma think they are under a curse, everyone they date finds their one true love after a break up so they decide that maybe if they dated each other, that would break each other's curse, right?
The first book I read by A. Jimenez was Yours Truly and I remember thinking that for a romance writer who leans more towards romcom, she explores too many medical trigger warnings, like maybe it would make sense if were typical contemporary romance because you'd kind of expect that. Her covers get me and I pick them up because I want their romance to make me go "awww too cute" just the bright colors and smile a lot more than cry and have my anxiety triggered. I was worried when I read the description and trigger warnings for this book - panic attacks, anxiety, PTSD, depression, depictions of undiagnosed mental health issues, a toxic mother, and past child neglect.
This managed to be still very cute and felt like a warm hug after therapy. I loved this storyline so much more. I loved the layers to the characters and the plot as well. It did not at all feel like the triggering contents overwhelmed the romance of the story to me and it had me invested in Justin and Emma, Maddy and Niel and Amber the whole time.
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this is as much summer as I'm going to get rn, I'll take it ☀️👙⛱️🌸💛
4 dates, 1 kiss and a break up; just for the summer - or is it?? Justin and Emma think they are under a curse, everyone they date finds their one true love after a break up so they decide that maybe if they dated each other, that would break each other's curse, right?
The first book I read by A. Jimenez was Yours Truly and I remember thinking that for a romance writer who leans more towards romcom, she explores too many medical trigger warnings, like maybe it would make sense if were typical contemporary romance because you'd kind of expect that. Her covers get me and I pick them up because I want their romance to make me go "awww too cute" just the bright colors and smile a lot more than cry and have my anxiety triggered. I was worried when I read the description and trigger warnings for this book - panic attacks, anxiety, PTSD, depression, depictions of undiagnosed mental health issues, a toxic mother, and past child neglect.
This managed to be still very cute and felt like a warm hug after therapy. I loved this storyline so much more. I loved the layers to the characters and the plot as well. It did not at all feel like the triggering contents overwhelmed the romance of the story to me and it had me invested in Justin and Emma, Maddy and Niel and Amber the whole time.
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this is as much summer as I'm going to get rn, I'll take it ☀️👙⛱️🌸💛
June 22, 2024
i do remember that I LOVED this one, but I don't recall anything prior today, cuz that's how terribly my brain works! 🤦♀️🤦♀️
4.25 stars 🌟
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I will write a review for this later , hopefully, i will remember something by then !😭
4.25 stars 🌟
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I will write a review for this later , hopefully, i will remember something by then !😭
April 13, 2024
So I actually didn't DNF it and decided to finish it this morning.
You gotta hear me out on this one. I don't think this is a BAD book by any means. I'm just the tin man and can't stand when 'normal' love happens. I'm not going to give a proper in depth review like I usually do because I just don't feel like I have the credentials.
I conquered my fear, a romance novel.
Things I will say - Maddy was my favourite character. Justin and Emma are both too equally perfect, and I think this is the 'will they won't they' trope? (can you tell how much I read romance). It didn't feel like there was any jeopardy, which is my type of love - *cough* Magnolia Parks *cough*.
If you like romances, please don't be discouraged by this review and take it with a grain of salt.
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reading log ୨ৎ
i'm soft DNFing this at 48%, i think i just cant be around a meet cute love right now and the characters are frustrating me and i'm just in a state - i think this is a it's not you, it's me type of situation with this book
13/04 7:14pm
why do i feel like there’s no plot? like they’re already a perfect match and basically in love what are the rest of the pages for i’m confused and please don’t hate me i just don’t typically read romances i’m sorry
13/04 6:30pm
what on gods green earth you expect me to believe a seemingly perfect man everyone just declares isn't the one what do you mean? like what do you mean this is all too meet cute for me i'm what do you mean?
13/04 1:40pm
i will never understand the american diet or how they describe coffee orders what the heck is a grande triple caramel macchiato iced tea infusion thingy; the dragon fruit one? when i order a coffee (which i don't) i get a flat white
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⋆˙⟡♡ pre-reading
everyone please pray for me - i'm tackling my biggest fear, a romance novel. i will do my very best to not DNF this.
You gotta hear me out on this one. I don't think this is a BAD book by any means. I'm just the tin man and can't stand when 'normal' love happens. I'm not going to give a proper in depth review like I usually do because I just don't feel like I have the credentials.
I conquered my fear, a romance novel.
Things I will say - Maddy was my favourite character. Justin and Emma are both too equally perfect, and I think this is the 'will they won't they' trope? (can you tell how much I read romance). It didn't feel like there was any jeopardy, which is my type of love - *cough* Magnolia Parks *cough*.
If you like romances, please don't be discouraged by this review and take it with a grain of salt.
*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺☆༻*ੈ✩‧₊˚*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺☆༻*ੈ✩‧₊˚*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺☆༻*ੈ✩‧₊
reading log ୨ৎ
i'm soft DNFing this at 48%, i think i just cant be around a meet cute love right now and the characters are frustrating me and i'm just in a state - i think this is a it's not you, it's me type of situation with this book
13/04 7:14pm
why do i feel like there’s no plot? like they’re already a perfect match and basically in love what are the rest of the pages for i’m confused and please don’t hate me i just don’t typically read romances i’m sorry
13/04 6:30pm
what on gods green earth you expect me to believe a seemingly perfect man everyone just declares isn't the one what do you mean? like what do you mean this is all too meet cute for me i'm what do you mean?
13/04 1:40pm
i will never understand the american diet or how they describe coffee orders what the heck is a grande triple caramel macchiato iced tea infusion thingy; the dragon fruit one? when i order a coffee (which i don't) i get a flat white
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⋆˙⟡♡ pre-reading
everyone please pray for me - i'm tackling my biggest fear, a romance novel. i will do my very best to not DNF this.
July 18, 2024
3.25 Stars ★
“Maybe home isn’t a place. Maybe it’s a person.”
Abby has become an auto buy author for me since I enjoyed both Part of Your World and Yours Truly. However, this one let me down some.
Just for the Summer is the third book in the Part of Your World series. What you will find is an online cute meet, dating pact, and some rom-com romance. As this has forced proximity, witty banter, and found family, that's not all. There is also Abby's typical mental health representation that she navigates with care. This had me giggling and kicking my feet to tears streaming down my face.
Emma and Justin have something in common they are both essentially known as "good luck charms." Everyone they date ends up finding their soulmates once they break up. They come up with a plan to go on for dates, share a kiss, and break up. Their goal is to cancel out the streak and find their soulmates.
Emma Grant is a travel nurse who doesn't stay long in one place, and she has her reasons. She is strong and kind-hearted, but don't let that fool you because she has years of emotional damage. Her trauma stems from abandonment and always believing the best in people. She tends to detach and distance herself from everyone when she feels stressed. I'll be honest that I didn't vibe with Emma a lot as she seemed immature to me. That is until all of her baggage started to unravel, and she began to realize why she was the way she was. I loved watching her growth once it started. I just wish that it would have been sooner.
"Why not forgive? In a world where you can choose anger or empathy, always choose empathy."
Justin Dahl is sweet, caring, and funny. He is strong as well, and I can say that I appreciate his character. He goes through so much with changes that are happening to his life that are out of his control, but he deals with them as well as one can. He became a quick second to Jacob for me because, let's face it, Abby knows how to write a mmc that we all love and swoon over, and he is no exception.
"I’ve been waiting my whole life to feel like this, and I thought it was a curse that nobody else ever worked out. But it wasn’t. It’s just that they weren’t you.”
Emma and Justin started off as insta-love and didn't really move away from that, in my opinion. This is what didn't work for me the most as it's a romance book, and I myself didn't feel it until towards the end. Don't get me wrong, they had their cute moments, but I wanted tension and chemistry. Justin was putting forth into the relationship, but it didn't feel like Emma was, which I can understand in some sense. It just felt very one-sided. I can say that they were good at communicating. The romance made an appearance when Emma caught up to Justin, but I would have liked to feel it much sooner than the last 25%. I did love the surveys that he sent her with options. I am always indecisive, especially on things to do or go eat, and this would help me to choose.
“Four dates. A kiss. No breakup.”
“Not just for the summer?”
“No. Forever this time.”
If it's one thing AJ definitely knows how to write, it's the found family. I was eating it up like candy. I loved Maddy and how she kept it so real and told it like it is. It has me excited for her book.
The ending was cute, but again, I was a bit disappointed. It felt rushed to me, especially after the conflict that, in a way, it felt necessary for Emma to grow. I just would have liked to see more of them working on any of their issues together as in real life things just don't mend themselves back together magically. I really enjoyed the easter eggs that were sprinkled throughout. A couple of them literally left me with my jaw dropped. While I didn't love this, it was still enjoyable. I look forward to reading more of her work as stated before she has become a favorite.
Quotes and favorite moments
"Sometimes the best way to show love or be kind to someone is to meet them where they are.”
“Unhealed trauma is a crack. And all the little hard things that trickle into it that would have rolled off someone else, settle. Then, when life gets cold, that crack gets bigger, longer, deeper. It makes new breaks."
“Let’s be very clear here. I am not the obstacle in the way of your happiness. That person is you.”
"Four dates, one kiss, and a breakup. Just for the summer."
“You’re not asking too much,” he said. "You were just asking the wrong person. Ask me instead.”
"Maddy was like a first responder for my soul. She always had been. And even when I quit her, she didn’t quit me. This plucked at me."
"The best kind of love doesn’t happen on moonlit walks and romantic vacations. It happens in between the folds of everyday life."
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*•.¸♡ Pre-read ♡¸.•*
I've seen some mixed reviews. Please be good and give me summer vibes 🤞🧡
“Maybe home isn’t a place. Maybe it’s a person.”
Abby has become an auto buy author for me since I enjoyed both Part of Your World and Yours Truly. However, this one let me down some.
Just for the Summer is the third book in the Part of Your World series. What you will find is an online cute meet, dating pact, and some rom-com romance. As this has forced proximity, witty banter, and found family, that's not all. There is also Abby's typical mental health representation that she navigates with care. This had me giggling and kicking my feet to tears streaming down my face.
Emma and Justin have something in common they are both essentially known as "good luck charms." Everyone they date ends up finding their soulmates once they break up. They come up with a plan to go on for dates, share a kiss, and break up. Their goal is to cancel out the streak and find their soulmates.
Emma Grant is a travel nurse who doesn't stay long in one place, and she has her reasons. She is strong and kind-hearted, but don't let that fool you because she has years of emotional damage. Her trauma stems from abandonment and always believing the best in people. She tends to detach and distance herself from everyone when she feels stressed. I'll be honest that I didn't vibe with Emma a lot as she seemed immature to me. That is until all of her baggage started to unravel, and she began to realize why she was the way she was. I loved watching her growth once it started. I just wish that it would have been sooner.
"Why not forgive? In a world where you can choose anger or empathy, always choose empathy."
Justin Dahl is sweet, caring, and funny. He is strong as well, and I can say that I appreciate his character. He goes through so much with changes that are happening to his life that are out of his control, but he deals with them as well as one can. He became a quick second to Jacob for me because, let's face it, Abby knows how to write a mmc that we all love and swoon over, and he is no exception.
"I’ve been waiting my whole life to feel like this, and I thought it was a curse that nobody else ever worked out. But it wasn’t. It’s just that they weren’t you.”
Emma and Justin started off as insta-love and didn't really move away from that, in my opinion. This is what didn't work for me the most as it's a romance book, and I myself didn't feel it until towards the end. Don't get me wrong, they had their cute moments, but I wanted tension and chemistry. Justin was putting forth into the relationship, but it didn't feel like Emma was, which I can understand in some sense. It just felt very one-sided. I can say that they were good at communicating. The romance made an appearance when Emma caught up to Justin, but I would have liked to feel it much sooner than the last 25%. I did love the surveys that he sent her with options. I am always indecisive, especially on things to do or go eat, and this would help me to choose.
“Four dates. A kiss. No breakup.”
“Not just for the summer?”
“No. Forever this time.”
If it's one thing AJ definitely knows how to write, it's the found family. I was eating it up like candy. I loved Maddy and how she kept it so real and told it like it is. It has me excited for her book.
The ending was cute, but again, I was a bit disappointed. It felt rushed to me, especially after the conflict that, in a way, it felt necessary for Emma to grow. I just would have liked to see more of them working on any of their issues together as in real life things just don't mend themselves back together magically. I really enjoyed the easter eggs that were sprinkled throughout. A couple of them literally left me with my jaw dropped. While I didn't love this, it was still enjoyable. I look forward to reading more of her work as stated before she has become a favorite.
Quotes and favorite moments
"Sometimes the best way to show love or be kind to someone is to meet them where they are.”
“Unhealed trauma is a crack. And all the little hard things that trickle into it that would have rolled off someone else, settle. Then, when life gets cold, that crack gets bigger, longer, deeper. It makes new breaks."
“Let’s be very clear here. I am not the obstacle in the way of your happiness. That person is you.”
"Four dates, one kiss, and a breakup. Just for the summer."
“You’re not asking too much,” he said. "You were just asking the wrong person. Ask me instead.”
"Maddy was like a first responder for my soul. She always had been. And even when I quit her, she didn’t quit me. This plucked at me."
"The best kind of love doesn’t happen on moonlit walks and romantic vacations. It happens in between the folds of everyday life."
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*•.¸♡ Pre-read ♡¸.•*
I've seen some mixed reviews. Please be good and give me summer vibes 🤞🧡
May 3, 2024
I will never stop thinking about this book. Everything from the setting to the characters was perfect! It was an imperfect story written in the most perfect way. I loved the approach Abby Jimenez took with writing about very delicate subjects. It all felt painfully real but the love story in this book really is one of the best. Truly can't recommend this enough.
April 5, 2024
GODDDDDDD THIS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR ABBY JIMENEZ YOU DESERVE ALL THE GOOD THINGS IN THE WORLD I LOVE YOUUUUU
June 13, 2024
✧. ┊ 3 / 5 ★ ┊ . ✧
So, this was supposed to be cool for the summer, but I didn’t get all the summer vibes I was hoping foror the romance🥥⛱
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➴ this book was kind of a disappointment after reading Part of Your World and Yours Truly. I loved and I’m obsessed with those books. They set very high standards for me, you know? So, I had huge expectations for this book. What did I get instead? *pure disappointment*. And where were the summer vibes? Nonexistent. The girls just stayed in a cottage on a lake and… that was it. I feel robbed.
➴ I usually like the insta-love trope, but in this book, it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t find a lot of connections between the main characters. It was so instantaneous that it felt forced sometimes. It all happened so fast that I didn’t feel anything at all. I just liked some characters individually and some scenes, but not the romance per se. Speaking of romance, this plot was left so far behind because other plots completely shadowed it.
➴ my 3 stars go to Justin, his siblings/friends/dog, and Maddy. They’re the best and I love them so much. I have to say it and I’m sorry, but… I will never like Emma. I understand that she had a lot of issues and some trauma she needed to work on (and she did), but the way she treated Justin… nope. That man deserved so much better. Justin: I COULD’VE TREATED YOU SO MUCH BETTER! Abby definitely knows how to write the perfect man. Seriously, he’s such a green flag and has the purest soul, intentions, and beautiful heart💖 he deserves the whole world. I loved his surveys, his sense of humor, and how organized and nerd he was. And this man really knows how to communicate his thoughts/feelings. I absolutely loved him <3 he had me giggling, blushing, and melting in almost every scene he was involved in.
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Anyways💜🦋 the truth is that I don't have much to say about this book. I enjoyed it but it's definitely not my favorite. I was expecting… something else, I don’t knowbut not this
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˚˖𓍢ִ໋☀️ ·˚ pre-read ˚ · ˖
cool for the summer⛱🌴🥥🐚🌺🍉
✨“Maybe home isn’t a place. Maybe home it’s a person.”✨
So, this was supposed to be cool for the summer, but I didn’t get all the summer vibes I was hoping for
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❥𝓜𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼💭 ˖⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹
➴ this book was kind of a disappointment after reading Part of Your World and Yours Truly. I loved and I’m obsessed with those books. They set very high standards for me, you know? So, I had huge expectations for this book. What did I get instead? *pure disappointment*. And where were the summer vibes? Nonexistent. The girls just stayed in a cottage on a lake and… that was it. I feel robbed.
➴ I usually like the insta-love trope, but in this book, it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t find a lot of connections between the main characters. It was so instantaneous that it felt forced sometimes. It all happened so fast that I didn’t feel anything at all. I just liked some characters individually and some scenes, but not the romance per se. Speaking of romance, this plot was left so far behind because other plots completely shadowed it.
➴ my 3 stars go to Justin, his siblings/friends/dog, and Maddy. They’re the best and I love them so much. I have to say it and I’m sorry, but… I will never like Emma. I understand that she had a lot of issues and some trauma she needed to work on (and she did), but the way she treated Justin… nope. That man deserved so much better. Justin: I COULD’VE TREATED YOU SO MUCH BETTER! Abby definitely knows how to write the perfect man. Seriously, he’s such a green flag and has the purest soul, intentions, and beautiful heart💖 he deserves the whole world. I loved his surveys, his sense of humor, and how organized and nerd he was. And this man really knows how to communicate his thoughts/feelings. I absolutely loved him <3 he had me giggling, blushing, and melting in almost every scene he was involved in.
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Anyways💜🦋 the truth is that I don't have much to say about this book. I enjoyed it but it's definitely not my favorite. I was expecting… something else, I don’t know
✨“If you can choose anger or empathy, always choose empathy.”✨
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˚˖𓍢ִ໋☀️ ·˚ pre-read ˚ · ˖
cool for the summer⛱🌴🥥🐚🌺🍉
June 24, 2024
!!!!!! i have no WORDS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“four dates. a kiss. no breakup” 🩷🎀🌸💓
*CHANGED FROM 4.75 TO A 5 BECAUSE I LOVEEEDDD SO MUCH*
“four dates. a kiss. no breakup” 🩷🎀🌸💓
*CHANGED FROM 4.75 TO A 5 BECAUSE I LOVEEEDDD SO MUCH*
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May 6, 2024Friends I am SO EXCITED bc my fellow book-loving friend and I are going to Abby's live book launch event tonight!!!!!! 😍🤩🙌🏼 Somebody hold me back bc I will be fangirling SO HARD I love this author so much! Literally kicking and screaming!!!!!!!
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