A review by readwatchcrochet
Rival Summer by Jess Bryson

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

Easy enough read, encouraged to read book 1 before picking this up

📚 brothers best friend
📚 baseball player
📚 childhood friends
📚 dual POV

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|Thoughts|
This was an easy read and had some moments that I thoroughly enjoyed. However, found aspects of the story and response of some of the characters a little immature, especially considering they’re meant to be in college. 

Was also a bit of a shame a large part of the conflict stemmed from miscommunication. However, it does turn around the midway point. 

“There was nothing good I could offer her. She was too good for me, and definitely too good for him”

Highlight were scenes when Chandler & Boston were together and actually talking! But then we’d get periods where they’d be ‘too busy’ and not communicate. 

"If I had you, Chandler, I'd never let you go.”

Also, didn’t agree with a large gesture of love at the end, maybe would have worked better if these characters were in high school. 

Overall, enjoyed my time reading it but felt the first book in the series was a bit stronger. 

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Thanks to the publisher and the author for an eARC in exchange for this honest review.