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Every Summer After
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"I loved you."
"I know."
"You broke my heart."
"I know that too."
This was a decent read yet, it had its ups and downs. I laughed in some places, cried in others. Loved it in some places, hated in others. I know, it's a bit confusing but hear me out...
The book starts off really well. Giving such perfect relaxing summer vibes. The pacing stays consistent throughout the book- slow. I did not mind that much cause it kept me interested enough. The book somewhere along the middle drifted towards lot of drama. I didn't dread it, but I wasn't a fan of it either. It drag on a bit too much. The books is 70% flashbacks and 30% in the present. I personally would have preferred it to be more in the "now".
The characters are not complex and I find them to be messy. Our FMC- Percy, is our Meredith Grey's version of "pick me. Choose me. Love me." Percy is also a pushover and it's not until the latter half of the book we see her stand up for herself (a little). Even in her thirties, she has a bit of immaturity about herself. "But am such a mess. And he's a doctor." Honestly, that's very unlikable sort of thinking. I can see why that kind of personality would not work for many readers, there were times when she annoyed me but it didn't bother me much.
Sam knows how to be charming but at the same time he knows how to be a jerk. And he doesn't know how to change that about himself. He gives mixed signals but expects Percy to always be there for him. It was so frustrating to read. I did however like this quote from him, "You and me are special. There’s no one else I’d rather spend time with than you. There’s no one else I’d rather talk to than you. And there’s no one else I’d rather kiss than you."
Charles or Charlie, Sam's brother was quite likable and had that sort of flirty nature to him. I did not mind his personality. The only character development in this book was of Delilah. She turned out to be a better friend than I was expecting her to be.
❌ POTENTIAL MINOR SPOILERS❌
The "big" reveal wasn't big. I saw it coming ages ago, and I was immensely disappointed. I loathe the cheating trope and when that was revealed, it immediately took a lot away from the book (in my opinion). And it was brushed away within a few passages. If you're going to be dramatic throughout the book, give me more drama for that as well. If you're still going to be together, give me an apt communication for that. I do hold all three main characters accountable, especially the one who cheated.
If you all can get past all of this, you should give it a shot. Otherwise, you're not missing out on something great.
⚠️Trigger warnings- Cheating, death of a loved one, grief.⚠️
"I know."
"You broke my heart."
"I know that too."
This was a decent read yet, it had its ups and downs. I laughed in some places, cried in others. Loved it in some places, hated in others. I know, it's a bit confusing but hear me out...
The book starts off really well. Giving such perfect relaxing summer vibes. The pacing stays consistent throughout the book- slow. I did not mind that much cause it kept me interested enough. The book somewhere along the middle drifted towards lot of drama. I didn't dread it, but I wasn't a fan of it either. It drag on a bit too much. The books is 70% flashbacks and 30% in the present. I personally would have preferred it to be more in the "now".
The characters are not complex and I find them to be messy. Our FMC- Percy, is our Meredith Grey's version of "pick me. Choose me. Love me." Percy is also a pushover and it's not until the latter half of the book we see her stand up for herself (a little). Even in her thirties, she has a bit of immaturity about herself. "But am such a mess. And he's a doctor." Honestly, that's very unlikable sort of thinking. I can see why that kind of personality would not work for many readers, there were times when she annoyed me but it didn't bother me much.
Sam knows how to be charming but at the same time he knows how to be a jerk. And he doesn't know how to change that about himself. He gives mixed signals but expects Percy to always be there for him. It was so frustrating to read. I did however like this quote from him, "You and me are special. There’s no one else I’d rather spend time with than you. There’s no one else I’d rather talk to than you. And there’s no one else I’d rather kiss than you."
Charles or Charlie, Sam's brother was quite likable and had that sort of flirty nature to him. I did not mind his personality. The only character development in this book was of Delilah. She turned out to be a better friend than I was expecting her to be.
❌ POTENTIAL MINOR SPOILERS❌
The "big" reveal wasn't big. I saw it coming ages ago, and I was immensely disappointed. I loathe the cheating trope and when that was revealed, it immediately took a lot away from the book (in my opinion). And it was brushed away within a few passages. If you're going to be dramatic throughout the book, give me more drama for that as well. If you're still going to be together, give me an apt communication for that. I do hold all three main characters accountable, especially the one who cheated.
If you all can get past all of this, you should give it a shot. Otherwise, you're not missing out on something great.
⚠️Trigger warnings- Cheating, death of a loved one, grief.⚠️
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June 21, 2022
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June 21, 2022
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June 23, 2022
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June 24, 2022
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"No one tell me.. but does she end up cheating on Sam with Charles.. cause if anything like that happens I'm gonna lose it lol"
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"Yep she did exactly what I thought she was going to do. *Sigh*
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Leigh wrote: "Ohhh, I can’t do any books with cheating, automatic no. Thanks for the warning so I can skip it!"
Understandable, it's such an ugly trope. :)
Understandable, it's such an ugly trope. :)
I know I already commented on your review, but after reading the book, the big secret wasn't even the best, I felt like I had my hopes up for something bigger, anyway amazing review, SK💗✨!!!!
Cara wrote: "I know I already commented on your review, but after reading the book, the big secret wasn't even the best, I felt like I had my hopes up for something bigger, anyway amazing review, SK💗✨!!!!"
Exactly!! I had high hopes as well. Thanks again Cara, I always appreciate your kind words 🥰💕
Exactly!! I had high hopes as well. Thanks again Cara, I always appreciate your kind words 🥰💕
I liked it until the end too. It really made me angry that she seemed to be the only one who regretted and/or held themselves accountable for their actions. Last time I checked cheating required the participation of at least two people…
Lynn wrote: "I liked it until the end too. It really made me angry that she seemed to be the only one who regretted and/or held themselves accountable for their actions. Last time I checked cheating required th..."
Exactly!! And they didn't even address it. Sure Sam was angry at Charlie but we never see the two actually talk about it. And the author brushed past it as if it was a small argument despite the build up.
Exactly!! And they didn't even address it. Sure Sam was angry at Charlie but we never see the two actually talk about it. And the author brushed past it as if it was a small argument despite the build up.
Carolina wrote: "Just finished it, and literally your review was everything I was thinking"
Glad we agree! ☺️
Glad we agree! ☺️
**Spoilers**
Perfect review exactly what I thought! I just couldn’t make myself forgive Percy and Charlie. I do not like the cheating trope, but it was atleast tolerable in love and other words. He was his brother, what were they even thinking, I hate it. It ruined the book for me.
Perfect review exactly what I thought! I just couldn’t make myself forgive Percy and Charlie. I do not like the cheating trope, but it was atleast tolerable in love and other words. He was his brother, what were they even thinking, I hate it. It ruined the book for me.
Shreya wrote: "**Spoilers**
Perfect review exactly what I thought! I just couldn’t make myself forgive Percy and Charlie. I do not like the cheating trope, but it was atleast tolerable in love and other words. He..."
I'm so glad we agree! The author could have handled it so much better. We never really got closure in a way
Perfect review exactly what I thought! I just couldn’t make myself forgive Percy and Charlie. I do not like the cheating trope, but it was atleast tolerable in love and other words. He..."
I'm so glad we agree! The author could have handled it so much better. We never really got closure in a way
Hey, my teenage niece has mentioned wanting to read this - would you be able to suggest an appropriate age? Or potentially inappropriate plot lines? Thanks!
Anna wrote: "Hey, my teenage niece has mentioned wanting to read this - would you be able to suggest an appropriate age? Or potentially inappropriate plot lines? Thanks!"
I would suggest that it would be better suited for ages 15 and above, nothing below. Although it is not "spicy" and is a coming of age book, it does deal with a lot of mature content. There are some triggers- infidelity, loss of a parent, grief, panic attacks. Dealing with these subjects can make it a heavy sort of read. It's still enjoyable but it's definitely not something lighthearted. Hope that helps 😅
I would suggest that it would be better suited for ages 15 and above, nothing below. Although it is not "spicy" and is a coming of age book, it does deal with a lot of mature content. There are some triggers- infidelity, loss of a parent, grief, panic attacks. Dealing with these subjects can make it a heavy sort of read. It's still enjoyable but it's definitely not something lighthearted. Hope that helps 😅
Seawitch wrote: "Not spicy? Seems like the last several chapters were mostly sex."
As far as I can recall, it didn't seem to be that spicy but maybe my memory fails me there
As far as I can recall, it didn't seem to be that spicy but maybe my memory fails me there
This though. 100%. I was so annoyed that what I knew was going to happen all along actually happened. Why is this a trope that so many people love? i.e The Summer I turned Pretty series that has now turned into a full fledged TV series people can't get enough of.
Truly! The last 20% was so rushed