The Summer of Everything
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Is that what being an adult is? Making all these mature executive decisions that result in loneliness? I was so excited about this book and it did not disappoint. I loved [b: Running with Lions|37830514|Running With Lions|Julian Winters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1519415629l/37830514._SY75_.jpg|59512644] and Winters writes such realistic characters. He referenced Formula One and Nascar in the first chapter and that’s when I knew I was in for a treat. Wes is one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever read about. He’s making lists about everything, he’s unsure about his future (BIG mood), he’s a nerd who doesn’t trust an Android phone and he uses books as an escape. And the rest of the characters is just so incredibly diverse and one of the reasons why I adore Winters books. There’s a non-binary character, an aroace character, lesbians, gays, bisexuals… This book is also such a love letter to every book lover. The bookstore plays such an important role and Winter pokes fun at some overused clichéd tropes. Adding to that, the romance in this book was so sweet, I grinned at my screen the entire time. Some might think that the use of popular culture references might be a bit over the top (such as “Wes wants Green Day and life gives him Backstreet Boys – crushes and heartbreak and truly awful parent-child relationship issues.”) but I loved it. The only thing that annoyed was Ella – she was slacking off at her job and I truly do not understand why she kept her job with that shitty kind of attitude. I gave that book 4 stars at first but I’m upping my rating to 5 stars. As mentioned above, Wes is such a relatable character who struggles with the expectations of being an adult. Winter explores the themes of self-discovery in such a good way and the book was absolutely heartwarming. I really enjoyed this and I’m sad that I have to wait until 2022 (!) to read his next book. Until then, I revel in the feelings this book gave me.
this is the perfect coming of age story to read im 2021. the book follows wes, a high school graduate who doesn't know what to do with his future or what to study at college. he's in love with his best friend, and plans to tell him at some point during summer. on top of that, together with a bunch of new & old friends, they try to stop their favorite bookstore - where they all work - from closing. it also takes place in santa monica / venice beach which made reading feel like a mini vacation! i truly didn't expect to love this little romantic comedy so much, but i did, i thought it was just so beautiful. wes was such a cute main character, his group of friends were fun and wonderfully diverse. (gay, bi, aroace, mixed-race, black, latinx, and more different backgrounds & identities!) there were important life lessons and YA book & comic book references, and the best kind of will-they-won't-they. i found my teen self a little in those characters, because at 18 i didn't have a clue about life either (though probably no one does) - and this book taught me a lot about representation. because this is how it's done !!! and it made me so happy! i simply think this book couldn't have done anything better. it was the perfect mix of happy, sad, funny, romantic, silly and realistic. (okay, the quotes from imaginary novels were kind of unnecessary) read if you were a simon v. s. stan, loved one last stop, or need a break from your adult life.
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Is that what being an adult is? Making all these mature executive decisions that result in loneliness? I was so excited about this book and it did not disappoint. I loved [b: Running with Lions|37830514|Running With Lions|Julian Winters|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1519415629l/37830514._SY75_.jpg|59512644] and Winters writes such realistic characters. He referenced Formula One and Nascar in the first chapter and that’s when I knew I was in for a treat. Wes is one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever read about. He’s making lists about everything, he’s unsure about his future (BIG mood), he’s a nerd who doesn’t trust an Android phone and he uses books as an escape. And the rest of the characters is just so incredibly diverse and one of the reasons why I adore Winters books. There’s a non-binary character, an aroace character, lesbians, gays, bisexuals… This book is also such a love letter to every book lover. The bookstore plays such an important role and Winter pokes fun at some overused clichéd tropes. Adding to that, the romance in this book was so sweet, I grinned at my screen the entire time. Some might think that the use of popular culture references might be a bit over the top (such as “Wes wants Green Day and life gives him Backstreet Boys – crushes and heartbreak and truly awful parent-child relationship issues.”) but I loved it. The only thing that annoyed was Ella – she was slacking off at her job and I truly do not understand why she kept her job with that shitty kind of attitude. I gave that book 4 stars at first but I’m upping my rating to 5 stars. As mentioned above, Wes is such a relatable character who struggles with the expectations of being an adult. Winter explores the themes of self-discovery in such a good way and the book was absolutely heartwarming. I really enjoyed this and I’m sad that I have to wait until 2022 (!) to read his next book. Until then, I revel in the feelings this book gave me.
this is the perfect coming of age story to read im 2021. the book follows wes, a high school graduate who doesn't know what to do with his future or what to study at college. he's in love with his best friend, and plans to tell him at some point during summer. on top of that, together with a bunch of new & old friends, they try to stop their favorite bookstore - where they all work - from closing. it also takes place in santa monica / venice beach which made reading feel like a mini vacation! i truly didn't expect to love this little romantic comedy so much, but i did, i thought it was just so beautiful. wes was such a cute main character, his group of friends were fun and wonderfully diverse. (gay, bi, aroace, mixed-race, black, latinx, and more different backgrounds & identities!) there were important life lessons and YA book & comic book references, and the best kind of will-they-won't-they. i found my teen self a little in those characters, because at 18 i didn't have a clue about life either (though probably no one does) - and this book taught me a lot about representation. because this is how it's done !!! and it made me so happy! i simply think this book couldn't have done anything better. it was the perfect mix of happy, sad, funny, romantic, silly and realistic. (okay, the quotes from imaginary novels were kind of unnecessary) read if you were a simon v. s. stan, loved one last stop, or need a break from your adult life.