I didn't think I'd love Just For the Summer as much as I did. But right from the beginning, there's been a smile on my face (except for when the sceneI didn't think I'd love Just For the Summer as much as I did. But right from the beginning, there's been a smile on my face (except for when the scenes were too heartrending!), as I read about Emma and Justin, Emma & Maddie's soul-sisterhood, the way Emma finds a sense of home with Justin & his siblings.
Abby Jiminez's writing is full of heart, and there wasn't a single chapter that felt boring or slow-paced to me. The fact that this book covers themes such as toxic parenting, childhood trauma, and avoidant attachment with sensitivity makes the story so much more impactful.
Highly recommend Just For the Summer to all romance readers and fans of contemporary fiction!...more
A simple story that conveys a hard truth about the state of society, not just in South Korea but around the world.
Kim Jiyoung's story is no strange tA simple story that conveys a hard truth about the state of society, not just in South Korea but around the world.
Kim Jiyoung's story is no strange tale. We have seen how little gratitude mothers receive, how inquisitive, interfering, and judgmental relatives can be about personal matters, and how women are generally looked down upon in many spheres of life.
This short book is split into 6 chapters, each giving us a glimpse of the experiences that have shaped the protagonist and the several women around her.
There's no fluff in the writing. It is straightforward and peppered with the rage that builds up as Jiyoung grows older. The author has woven plenty of facts about gender norms into the narrative too.
I love Bridget Collins' writing, and The Binding is one of my favourite historical fantasy books. But something about The Silence Factory didn't work I love Bridget Collins' writing, and The Binding is one of my favourite historical fantasy books. But something about The Silence Factory didn't work for me. The writing style is just as immersive and awe-inspiring.
Idk if it's the plot or the plot execution that left me feeling like the book needed more substance.
The storyline (set in the 1800s) that follows Sophia's experiences engaged me the most, and I kept wishing that all those chapters would amount to something, but there isn't much of a connection to the present except to show how spider silk was discovered and basically what an ass James (Sophia's husband) was.
I was hoping to enjoy this a lot more than I did. That said, will still definitely pick up every book that the author writes. ...more
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