Alexis:
I’ve been in the mood to read my ARCs lately!
Happy publication day to The Summers Between Us! This is the perfect romance read for this summer if you’re looking for:
- Childhood friends to lovers
- Second chance romance
- Dual timelines
- Summer romance
The Summers Between Us follows Lia. As a teenager, her family vacations in a cabin on a lake, where Lia meets Wes, the next-door neighbor. Over several summers, Lia and Wes grow closer and fall in love. Meanwhile, in the present timeline, 28-year-old Lia is a workaholic lawyer determined to fix her family and live up to her dad’s expectations, even after his death. But when she finds herself back in the cabin of her teenage years, she’s forced to face Wes and her past once more.
Nanja’s writing style is lovely, and it really put me in the mood for summer! The lakeside cabin was a great setting, and it contrasted well with Toronto. I also appreciated how the main characters are both likeable yet realistically flawed.
This was the perfect blend of a sweet, first love romance with more serious themes. Lia struggles with the cultural differences between her parents and Wes, and the theme of self-identity plays a big role. Family, friendship, and the idea of the perfect daughter all come into play in the story.
This was a great read, and I definitely recommend it! Just be sure to check out the author’s note below for any trigger warnings.
VERDICT: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️/5
Thanks to Random House Canada for providing me a copy for review!
Author’s Note:
The Summers Between Us is a story that aims to represent the messiness of life. This book contains discussion of divorce, homophobia, pregnancy loss, grief over the loss of a parent as an adult and coping with family illness.
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