A review by courtsbooknook
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

"Live your life for you, and no one else." Wow. Wow. Wow. This is 100% Carley Fortune's best book yet. There were so many moments that I felt so deeply and I loved that. The Prince Edward Island setting was picturesque and made me want to visit. I thought Lucy was a complex character who had amazing development. The way her and Felix's story started was incredible. I love a forbidden best friend's brother vibe and Fortune nailed it! Also, I must talk about Felix. He has made it onto the book boyfriend list immediately. His declaration of love was the swooniest, most perfect thing and I was sobbing. I also believe the third-act break-up was completely necessary in this case. It allowed both characters to grow as individuals and ultimately made their relationship stronger. Another incredible aspect of this book was the power of female friendships. Bridget and Lucy's relationship was just as important of a love story as the romantic relationship and I loved that so much. I found myself being swept away by the writing and the story as a whole. I loved this book so much, and it's easily an all-time favorite!