Seven Summers by Paige Toon
US pub date - 5/21/24
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Right in time for summer, a hit-you-where-it-hurts novel about the right one at the wrong time and place. Argh, this one - wtf did I just finish???
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This isn’t the easiest review to write.
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I love an all-consuming beach read. However I didn’t love this one - far, far too much grief, and Liv’s attitude and behavior (as the MFC) grew repetitive (in my opinion). The level of loss and grieving in this, really detracted from my reading enjoyment - maybe I’m still a little sensitive after having lost too many relatives during the pandemic, but the amount of loss in this felt over the top.
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I did enjoy the locale imagery, Michael’s character, and Liv’s artistry.
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Well written, engaging, and one that most readers love, I just wasn’t the right reader for this one.
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Thank you G.P. Putnam’s Sons and NetGalley for the DRC