Well, ya'll... Summer is coming to a close. I know, I know. It's only the second week of August, you say, but this month will fly by before we know it! And next we'll be bustin' out the scarves, pumpkins, leaves, and cider. I have to admit, I am very anxious for fall as it is my favorite season, but I was grateful to get in one last summery read for this current season.
My final summer contemporary was an uplifting and sweet story that followed Sara Witherspoon and her 6 closest friends as they navigate the waters of being twenty-somethings. Life changes are coming and it can be a tricky time, often hard to find peace and know when to wait and when to jump in and go after new opportunities. And I should know- I'm the exact age of the main character- 27!
Check out the beautiful cover below and read my 5 part review.
1. Characters: Oh gosh. Here we go... Can I just say.. I really want Sara's friends to be my friends. I actually messaged the author (who was kind enough to send me this book to review!) on Instagram halfway through reading and actually said that exact thing. I want these friends. Don't get me wrong, I definitely have friends I can count on. The trouble is, we're kind of spread out at the moment. Being in your 20's means career starts, engagements, baby announcements, moving days... All exciting stuff for sure. But it definitely creates a bit of distance and even sometimes tension between friendships. The group of friends in this book isn't perfect, but they are close and they do their best to help one another cope with the changes life is bringing to each of them. I would actually love a spin-off novel for one or two of the characters, but I won't give away who here. Go read for yourself! :)
2. Story: Like I said, this book is particularly perfect for me as it is the exact stage of life I'm in. The author presents this story in a very real and relatable way, and she sprinkles in words of wisdom and Truth throughout. This story does have Christian tones, and I really appreciated the way the author incorporated that. Not much fiction out there is aimed at twenty-somethings, let alone Christian twenty-something, let alone Christian twenty-somethings living in the south (Arkansas/Oklahoma girl here, hey ya'll), so this book really felt uniquely written just for me; however, I truly feel anyone can enjoy this refreshing story.
3. Author's Writing Style: When asked to review books for some authors in the past, I have delicately mentioned that their writing shows real potential- and that's true! But in this case, I felt that the writing was already flawless. The events of the story flowed seamlessly together, and the characters were developed naturally. Nothing felt forced or unbelievable. I truly felt that the author was able to connect with me- the reader- in a special way through her writing. I will definitely be reading more by her!! You rock, Brandy!
4. Overall Rating: 5 Stars. No complaints here! Except... Can you please write more, Brandy??
5. Similar Reading: Check out a couple of similar Christian Fiction works below! Click the covers to visit their Goodreads pages.
**If you'd like to WIN a copy of The Last Summer, check out my bookstagram and visit the post below for details! Giveaway contest ends next Sunday, August 20th.
My final summer contemporary was an uplifting and sweet story that followed Sara Witherspoon and her 6 closest friends as they navigate the waters of being twenty-somethings. Life changes are coming and it can be a tricky time, often hard to find peace and know when to wait and when to jump in and go after new opportunities. And I should know- I'm the exact age of the main character- 27!
Check out the beautiful cover below and read my 5 part review.
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| Click the cover to read the full synopsis on Goodreads! |
1. Characters: Oh gosh. Here we go... Can I just say.. I really want Sara's friends to be my friends. I actually messaged the author (who was kind enough to send me this book to review!) on Instagram halfway through reading and actually said that exact thing. I want these friends. Don't get me wrong, I definitely have friends I can count on. The trouble is, we're kind of spread out at the moment. Being in your 20's means career starts, engagements, baby announcements, moving days... All exciting stuff for sure. But it definitely creates a bit of distance and even sometimes tension between friendships. The group of friends in this book isn't perfect, but they are close and they do their best to help one another cope with the changes life is bringing to each of them. I would actually love a spin-off novel for one or two of the characters, but I won't give away who here. Go read for yourself! :)
2. Story: Like I said, this book is particularly perfect for me as it is the exact stage of life I'm in. The author presents this story in a very real and relatable way, and she sprinkles in words of wisdom and Truth throughout. This story does have Christian tones, and I really appreciated the way the author incorporated that. Not much fiction out there is aimed at twenty-somethings, let alone Christian twenty-something, let alone Christian twenty-somethings living in the south (Arkansas/Oklahoma girl here, hey ya'll), so this book really felt uniquely written just for me; however, I truly feel anyone can enjoy this refreshing story.
3. Author's Writing Style: When asked to review books for some authors in the past, I have delicately mentioned that their writing shows real potential- and that's true! But in this case, I felt that the writing was already flawless. The events of the story flowed seamlessly together, and the characters were developed naturally. Nothing felt forced or unbelievable. I truly felt that the author was able to connect with me- the reader- in a special way through her writing. I will definitely be reading more by her!! You rock, Brandy!
4. Overall Rating: 5 Stars. No complaints here! Except... Can you please write more, Brandy??
5. Similar Reading: Check out a couple of similar Christian Fiction works below! Click the covers to visit their Goodreads pages.
**If you'd like to WIN a copy of The Last Summer, check out my bookstagram and visit the post below for details! Giveaway contest ends next Sunday, August 20th.
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