country music reminds me of my grandma, too

This book is actually a lot country and I really liked it, even though my country music listening experience is very limited. Point is, you don't have to be a big time country fan or live in the country to fall for this fun and summery book! I liked that the main characters, Emmett and Luke, are such opposites. Luke is a somewhat naive optimist who thinks his summer at Wanda World will spell his big break into the music scene. Emmett is struggling with being closeted, his family's financial situation, his mother's health crisis, and feeling like his dreams are too unrealistic to pursue. As different as they are, the boys find ways to give each other support and balance, turning their 'only for the summer' romance into something more serious. Another thing I liked is that while the book does handle some serious issues and the characters make mistakes, it never gets too dire. There's a lot of good communication and learning! Tune in for kissing at the creek, theme park jobs, line dancing, open mics, and timeless summer feels. Makes me want to cook up some cornbread, pour a glass of sweet tea, and blast "Jolene!"

This book is actually a lot country and I really liked it, even though my country music listening experience is very limited. Point is, you don't have to be a big time country fan or live in the country to fall for this fun and summery book! I liked that the main characters are such opposites. Luke is a somewhat naive optimist who thinks his summer at Wanda World will spell his big break into the music scene. Emmett is struggling with being closeted, his family's financial situation, his mother's health crisis, and feeling like his dreams are too unrealistic to pursue. As different as they are, the boys find ways to give each other support and balance, turning their 'only for the summer' romance into something more serious. Another thing I liked is that while the book does handle some serious issues and the characters make mistakes, it never gets too dire. There's a lot of good communication and learning! Tune in for kissing at the creek, theme park jobs, line dancing, open mics, and timeless summer feels. Makes me want to cook up some cornbread, pour a glass of sweet tea, and blast "Jolene!"

*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

A wonderful story, spending my very formative, self exploring years in a small town in Louisiana, this book hits my heart in all of the most sensitive spots. I never really knew I wanted or needed something like this and it's such a lovely story of growth and challenges living in that world. The south isn't a lost cause, its getting better!

I hope his Momma was okay.

adorable quick read coming from someone who despises anything country .

This was very sweet and full of heart. I recommend ❤️