eARC Review: Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay
Romance
Summer Reading
Book Info
Released Date: May 16th
Publication: Berkley
Pages: 480
Format: eBook
“love the summer vibes that this book gives off”
I have been waiting for this book ever since Berkley promoted it on Instagram in the past few weeks. And I have some mixed feelings about it.
Let me first say that I truly enjoyed the different representation that Summer Reading represented. We have dyslexia and neurodivergence representation, which is a true joy to read in Summer Reading. It gives us an understanding of the characters' behaviors in the book.
Second, I have a problem with the characters' chemistry with each other. They started off rough in the beginning, so I could really picture them together. It wasn’t until the middle that I felt something for them as a couple, which is a bit too late in my opinion. I need to read about their chemistry or attraction for each other from the beginning or leading into the middle.
Third, I love the summer vibes that this book gives off. It made me excited for the summer to come. And I think it’s truly a perfect read for the summer season or the pool season as well. Its setting is around Martha's Vineyard, which is the perfect summer destination.
Fourth, I wish this book was marketed as a fiction read or a women's fiction read rather than a romance read. The romance part wasn’t really the main focus of this book. It was truly about the two characters' journeys in life rather than their romance with each other. They have bigger issues to deal with.
Overall, I had mixed feelings about this book. But I can say that I did enjoy reading it as a whole. I just wish certain parts were different.
If you enjoy reading fiction centered around the characters' life journey rather than the romance aspect, then you will enjoy reading Summer Reading.
