That Summer

I really liked this book. The story was super cute and I loved all the memories from the previous books brought to us as story telling. Chase really is the sweetest boy ever and that brings me to the first point of why I just liked this book, not loved it. He is so sweet, such a gentleman, super adorable that I honestly dont think Dani deserves him. OMG, that kid can do SO MUCH better than the self-absorbed, clueless, immature, coward, good for nothing neighbor of his. The book ended and I still dont know how, just how on earth has he fallen in love with her. She had never done ANYTHING at all for his benefit! On the contrary, all she did was break his heart and, not satisfied, pulverized it. She doesnt even care to ask him about how hes doing, his plans and what he wants. What she knows about him is through observation, his sister and her brother, who really is his true best friend. I am not convinced that she cares for him. At all. If she did, she would have begged for his forgiveness, not hide away and pretend nothing happened. She is the oldest of the kids, but acts like a baby. And to be honest, I hope he forgets about her and marries a good woman who really appreciates and respects him. One who really shows shes interested.
Now for the second point of why I didnt love this book: call me old-fashioned, but I was deeply disturbed by the amount of alcohol those kids were drinking with their parents permission. Because its one thing when they sneak out to do it, we all know how teenagers can be. But when I read the parents offering beer to their kids, repeatedly I must add, all I could think of was Where is CPS? Whats next, a cigarette?? In my family there would never be a scenario in which grandparents and parents are all eating dinner together with the 15 year-olds drinking beer with them. Theres even a scene where Dani is drinking beer and thinking I really like the taste of this. Meanwhile what I was thinking was thats a teenager on a path to drug addiction, or at least alcoholism. I know many will think I am exaggerating, but as a public school teacher I have seen a lot! Issues like that should not be taken lightly. And its contradictory even. The parents want their sons to become professional athletes and they are giving them alcohol?? Because its cool? Well, its not! Particularly with big goals like that. I did not appreciate this praise for alcohol. Not where kids are involved.
With all that, giving this book 2.5 stars is actually a lot! I really wanted to love it, because I did love all the other books in this series. However, Im afraid that when you dont want the main couple to be together, theres not even a point in recommending this book or going forward to the next one. Unfortunately.

This book was amazing firstly. Yes it was about Devaney and her finding herself and what she wants with Chase, but I felt like I was right with the family. The cookouts and lazy rivers. Having a hard time on the review cause I felt like I was 16 again and wish I could shake Dani and tell her dont care and dont overthink. Chase is an old soul and cares for everyone with such love. He grew up more than just looks in this book. Im proud of how he finally stands up for himself and starts his own path without Dani. Though I love them together timing is always a B especially when one seems to be never ready to just love herself in their own skin.

This was everything I didnt know I needed. Absolutely breathtaking and lets just say Chase has learned a lot from his dad in the way of winning the girl next door. I am truly heartbroken over that cliff hanger and cannot wait for the next book. I need all of Devany and Chase.

5 REMEMBERING HIGH SCHOOL STARS!! Remember your high school day…this book puts you back in time. I really loved Chase and Devaney, their story had it all and hit all my feels from beginning to the last word. I need more….I am dying here.

I devoured this book in just a few hours. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this series and this book didn’t disappoint, however, I do have to admit that I wished Dani and Chase were at least 18…
I already pre-ordered the next book!!

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