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When Summer Ends by Jessica Pennington is the perfect YA contemporary to kick off your spring reading. The Michigan beach town setting is the perfect backdrop for this sweet coming of age story. Also, the strong theme of family makes this book a really enjoyable read.
Title: When Summer EndsAuthor: Jessica Pennington
Also by this author: Love Songs & Other Lies
Publisher: Tor Teen
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: April 9, 2019
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Two teenagers discover how an unexpected turn of fate can bring new love to heal old wounds in Jessica Pennington's stunning, romantic YA novel When Summer Ends.
Aiden Emerson is an all-star pitcher and the all-around golden boy of Riverton. Or at least he was, before he quit the team the last day of junior year without any explanation. How could he tell people he's losing his vision at seventeen?
Straight-laced Olivia thought she had life all figured out. But when her dream internship falls apart, her estranged mother comes back into her life, and her long-time boyfriend ghosts her right before summer break, she's starting to think fate has a weird sense of humor.
Each struggling to find a new direction, Aiden and Olivia decide to live summer by chance. Every fleeting adventure and stolen kiss is as fragile as a coin flip in this heartfelt journey to love and self-discovery from the author of Love Songs & Other Lies.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: When Summer Ends by Jessica Pennington
❀ Beach Town Setting
Jessica Pennington seems to have a knack for writing stories that feature settings that are perfect for a summer romance. The characters work at a popular tourist spot in Michigan, and it is really enjoyable to read about their boating and camping adventures. It definitely sets the stage for some romantic drama.
❀ Dual Perspectives
This coming of age story is told from the perspectives of Olivia and her boyfriend, Aiden. Olivia is a perfectly flawed character and it is quite relatable reading about her struggles. She has to make some tough choices as well as come to grips that some things in life are not within our control. I really love how much Olivia’s character grows in When Summer Ends.
❀ Strong Family Theme
Books that feature families are always my favourites. However the family theme in this story is not in the traditional sense. It is so refreshing to read about a family that is comprised of a girl and her aunt. Also, Olivia’s relationship with her mother is another interesting layer to the plot.
❀ Perfect for your beach bag
When Summer Ends by Jessica Pennington is perfect for fans of the YA contemporary genre. It has the perfect setting for a summer beach romance, interesting characters, and a wonderful family theme. Definitely one to add to your beach bag this year.
About Jessica Pennington
Jessica Pennington is no stranger to the combination of love and drama. She’s a wedding planner, after all. A writer since the age of ten—when she sought publication for her poem about a tree—Jessica likes the challenge of finding the humor in a sad situation or highlighting the awkwardness in a romantic one. She lives in a Michigan beach town suspiciously similar to the one in her novel, with her husband Josh and their son, Rory. Love Songs & Other lies is her debut novel.
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I read Jessica Pennington’s debut novel and really enjoyed it. It makes me happy to see you liked her second book. I’ve been debating reading it, so I think I’m on the yes fence now!
Yay!! If you enjoyed her first novel, then I am certain that you will like this one, too! 🙂
Ahh this sounds like a great contemporary, exactly the kind of book I usually enjoy, need to add it to my TBR 🙂
Lovely review! <3
It really is! I hope that you love it, Marie! 🙂
Lovely review! This really sounds like a good contemporary YA! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Thank you, Raven! 🙂
Exactly my cup of tea!
Awesome review! I loved how there was a different approach to the family theme too!
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Thanks so much for hosting the tour, Jordan! 🙂
Everything about this appeals to me. I’d love to read it:)
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I hope that you enjoy it if you do give it a try! 🙂
I agree with you. The setting was wonderful and so perfect for a summer read. I had a great time exploring the beaches, river, and lake with these two.
Right?! It makes the wait for a summer a little more tolerable. 🙂
TV. Review sounds like a good book.