Twitter summary: Emma Saylor spends three weeks with her maternal grandmother and mother’s family to discover they have always been a part of her.
The good: I loved the initial plot and lead up. I was immediately intrigued by Waverly’s story and Emma Saylor’s (I can’t decide if she’s an Emma or a Saylor so full name it is) connection with Bailey, Trinity, Roo and the whole lake crew. I believed in their emotions, both the highs and lows. However…
The bad: I’ll admit that I was expecting more. I haven’t read a Sarah Dessen book since I was in high school (probably) and it wasn’t as magical as I remembered. Guess I’ve actually grown up. Also, I was disappointed with the last 15% of book — it felt rushed and unnatural. All of a sudden, her dad turned 180 and Emma Saylor, made a move on Roo? What? Who are these characters?
Recommendation: If you’re looking for an easy, summer vibes read, with a touch of high school nostalgia.
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