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aej_167's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - 4.5 stars!
This was a book I bought in the fall and forgot about, and it was a lovely beach read to read on a cold Valentine's Day. I loved every bit of this book - how it was easy, made me think of easier days, and was fun and predictable in the best ways. It was also very cathartic, because the main character (Chelsea) both spends the summer mourning her grandmother and falling in love - which is how I spent the summer of 2024.
The story is sweet, simple, and a fast read. Did it win any awards? Definitely not. Was it cute and cozy and made me laugh and miss my grandmother and make me think of all the sweet things that I love about my partner? Yes!
This was a book I bought in the fall and forgot about, and it was a lovely beach read to read on a cold Valentine's Day. I loved every bit of this book - how it was easy, made me think of easier days, and was fun and predictable in the best ways. It was also very cathartic, because the main character (Chelsea) both spends the summer mourning her grandmother and falling in love - which is how I spent the summer of 2024.
The story is sweet, simple, and a fast read. Did it win any awards? Definitely not. Was it cute and cozy and made me laugh and miss my grandmother and make me think of all the sweet things that I love about my partner? Yes!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
maddie_pingel's review against another edition
3.0
This was not a literary masterpiece by any means, but the summer vibes were so immaculate and the cute little YA romance was just what I was needing.
travelgirl7's review against another edition
4.0
A story of loss, love, and over coming fears. We follow Chelsea on her journey to her first love. Josh comes into her life when she needs him the most.
allison_ck's review against another edition
4.0
This book was very sweet! Not quite as good as Sixteenth Summer, but the main character was younger which might have contributed to it. Loved Chelsea and her love of reading, and her relationship with Josh was very sweet. I also loved how this took place on the shore of Lake Michigan, where I live, although I would have enjoyed a little bit more description to make the setting come to life.
christina339's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book. I had to force myself to put it down, so I could get some sleep. I really connected with Chelsea. I kept comparing myself to her. And, by this, I mean her personality, not looks. I've wanted red hair since reading Harry Potter. Also, I wish I could meet authors, and wanna be a writer. Josh is such a cute boyfriend. I just love him! His personality is almost perfect. Chelsea was right about him controlling, but I think it is cure. He's cute. (One of thes err says I'm going to create the perfect fictional boyfriend). I think the thing that upset me the most was the fact that their fight was not really an actual fight. It was more like a ten page break... All in all, it was a really cute book. I liked Chelsea's sisters. They were cool. All the characters in this book had their own quirks, which was cool. I do wish we could have actually met Granly, though. Speaking of other stuff, I want to read Michelle's other book, which I have discovered has nothing to do with Chelsea or Josh.
janaw71's review against another edition
4.0
4 yummy whoopies pies.
Cover Love:
Yes! This is so sweet, but the girl is not a good representation of Chelsea.
Why I Wanted to Read This:
I read Ms. Dalton's Sixteenth Summer a few years ago and adored it. This isn't a sequel, it's a new summer romance.
Romance?: Yes! A super sweet romance.
My Thoughts:
I just love this romance! This will be a perfect book for my library. Sweet, innocent and perfect for girls starting to notice boys.
This is everything you want in a summer romance book: the first notice, the first time he notices you, the first dates, the first kiss, the first heartbreak. Everything is in here!
Chelsea was so sad about coming to Michigan because she was so afraid of how much she would miss her grandmother. But I like how the whole family rallied around each other and their pain. They made the summer the best they could and still followed their traditions and were able to learn a little bit more about each.
I loved both Josh and Chelsea. First and foremost, Chelsea is a big reader. And she meets Josh at a bookstore he works at because his parents own it. He feels a lot of responsibility towards the bookstore and his parents and that almost ruins his relationship with Chelsea. But, in the end age and love win out.
I love that Chelsea wasn't at all looking for romance--she is kind of bothered about how boy crazy her sisters are--but it just hits her out of the blue. Isn't that how the good ones happens?
To Sum Up:
I am buying this for my library. It's fun and sweet and summery. Everything to love about a teen romance!
Cover Love:
Yes! This is so sweet, but the girl is not a good representation of Chelsea.
Why I Wanted to Read This:
I read Ms. Dalton's Sixteenth Summer a few years ago and adored it. This isn't a sequel, it's a new summer romance.
Romance?: Yes! A super sweet romance.
My Thoughts:
I just love this romance! This will be a perfect book for my library. Sweet, innocent and perfect for girls starting to notice boys.
This is everything you want in a summer romance book: the first notice, the first time he notices you, the first dates, the first kiss, the first heartbreak. Everything is in here!
Chelsea was so sad about coming to Michigan because she was so afraid of how much she would miss her grandmother. But I like how the whole family rallied around each other and their pain. They made the summer the best they could and still followed their traditions and were able to learn a little bit more about each.
I loved both Josh and Chelsea. First and foremost, Chelsea is a big reader. And she meets Josh at a bookstore he works at because his parents own it. He feels a lot of responsibility towards the bookstore and his parents and that almost ruins his relationship with Chelsea. But, in the end age and love win out.
I love that Chelsea wasn't at all looking for romance--she is kind of bothered about how boy crazy her sisters are--but it just hits her out of the blue. Isn't that how the good ones happens?
To Sum Up:
I am buying this for my library. It's fun and sweet and summery. Everything to love about a teen romance!
iahcrosby's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
faith_a_writes's review against another edition
4.0
This book was cute. Very cute. I love love loved the fact that the main character was so relatable, being a book nerd and all. But this book had far too much kissing. The author would more describe their long talks and such and then they were kissing. And kissing. Like, jeez lady, could you possibly put any more kissing into a single book? Overall, though, it was very cute.