PAGES: 317 (Ebook)SYNOPSIS: A collection of stories set during the summer.
OVERALL RATING: 3.52/5
REVIEW:
It was a pretty decent collection. There were some pretty unique and interesting stories. Going in, I thought that the stories would mostly be about cute-sy and contemporary stuffs, I was amazed that there were some stories involving supernatural things. There were also some stories that included serious topics like mental health and family issues. Some included LGBT relationship. It was a pretty diverse collection. I was a bit disappointed though because there were only less than half stories that really amazed me. All others were alright but didn't not really make me feel really shocked or happy. Others left me confused. All in all, it was a pretty interesting read.
I love the icon on top of the titles of the stories. They represent what the stories are about and I love how on point most of them are.
1. HEAD, SCALES, TONGUE, TAIL BY LEIGH BARDUGO
REVIEW: I really didn't know what to feel about this story. I thought it was a bit weak to put it as the first story. It was kind of slow paced and I thought the back story in the beginning didn't make any sense. There were some confusing parts and the ending felt a bit rushed but I liked Leigh Bardugo's writing. It was beautiful and I like the friendship between Eli and Gracie. Plus, I did not see that ending coming.
They'd breach the waves, let the moonlight catch their hides, and the stranger would stand for a moment - mouth agape, heart alive, his loneliness forgotten.RATING: 3.25/5
REVIEW: I really didn't know what to feel about this story. I thought it was a bit weak to put it as the first story. It was kind of slow paced and I thought the back story in the beginning didn't make any sense. There were some confusing parts and the ending felt a bit rushed but I liked Leigh Bardugo's writing. It was beautiful and I like the friendship between Eli and Gracie. Plus, I did not see that ending coming.
2. THE END OF LOVE BY NINA LACOUR
REVIEW: I found this story quite cute. I felt bad for Flora because of what is happening to her family. I just can't believe that someone would willingly take math for a summer class. Math sucks. I was glad when she finally joined the three. I was happy because she finally said all the heartbreaking things that she felt during her parents divorce and they were able to comfort her. I love that she and Mimi finally got together.
Closure is so important, and we keep reminiscing and laughing. We're getting rid of so much stuff, and it just feels great.RATING: 3.5/5
REVIEW: I found this story quite cute. I felt bad for Flora because of what is happening to her family. I just can't believe that someone would willingly take math for a summer class. Math sucks. I was glad when she finally joined the three. I was happy because she finally said all the heartbreaking things that she felt during her parents divorce and they were able to comfort her. I love that she and Mimi finally got together.
3. THE LAST STAND AT THE CINEGORE BY LIBBA BRAY
REVIEW: It was a very very weird story. The kind of weird that I do not like. Everything escalated quickly and it went to places I never thought it could go. I didn't get the references that it used and I did not feel anything for the lead couple.
"Not everything is mockable."RATING: 1/5
"Then you're not trying hard enough," Dave shot back.
REVIEW: It was a very very weird story. The kind of weird that I do not like. Everything escalated quickly and it went to places I never thought it could go. I didn't get the references that it used and I did not feel anything for the lead couple.
4. SICK PLEASURE BY FRANCESCA LIA BLOCK
REVIEW: I had a hard time reading this because of the naming convention. I was confused as to who was who. I didn't like any of the characters. I (the character) made really bad choices in life and all of her friends suck. The ending was depressing.
Love can be so strange and sad. It can be hard to understand why we run toward certain people and away from others at different times in our lives. Why we search so hard for that thing we are looking for, and then run so fast when we find it.RATING: 1.5/5
REVIEW: I had a hard time reading this because of the naming convention. I was confused as to who was who. I didn't like any of the characters. I (the character) made really bad choices in life and all of her friends suck. The ending was depressing.
5. IN NINETY MINUTES, TURN NORTH BY STEPHANIE PERKINS
REVIEW: This is the first story that I loved in this collection. I loved Marigold and North in 'My True Love Gave To Me' and I loved seeing them again. I was a bit sad at first when I found out that they broke up but I loved how things worked out for them in this story. It was complicated and cute. I love North. He's so fun and adorable. This story was cute and perfect for the summer feels.
The word north always felt like something.RATING: 5/5
REVIEW: This is the first story that I loved in this collection. I loved Marigold and North in 'My True Love Gave To Me' and I loved seeing them again. I was a bit sad at first when I found out that they broke up but I loved how things worked out for them in this story. It was complicated and cute. I love North. He's so fun and adorable. This story was cute and perfect for the summer feels.
6. SOUVENIRS BY TIM FEDERLE
REVIEW: This was a cute story. It's interesting to put up a break up story in a collection of summer things. I like Kieth and Matty and it's sad that they broke up. It was fun reading into Matty and liking him so much. I also loved his mother. She was supportive and cared so much for her son.
"And against all odds, I'm smiling."RATING: 3.75/5
REVIEW: This was a cute story. It's interesting to put up a break up story in a collection of summer things. I like Kieth and Matty and it's sad that they broke up. It was fun reading into Matty and liking him so much. I also loved his mother. She was supportive and cared so much for her son.
7. INERTIA BY VERONICA ROTH
REVIEW: It had a pretty interesting concept. It's a good thing that I never finished the divergent trilogy because I've read some reviews that this made them think of that. I love the fact that it dealt with the issue of depression. I love knowing the back story as to why their friendship ended and them realizing that they do love each other. I love Claire and Matthew together and I love how this ended.
"Art is, above all things, both vulnerable and brave."
Some people might leave you, but it doesn't mean you're worth leaving.RATING: 5/5
REVIEW: It had a pretty interesting concept. It's a good thing that I never finished the divergent trilogy because I've read some reviews that this made them think of that. I love the fact that it dealt with the issue of depression. I love knowing the back story as to why their friendship ended and them realizing that they do love each other. I love Claire and Matthew together and I love how this ended.
8. LOVE IS THE LAST RESORT BY JON SKOVRON
REVIEW: It's a cute story. I love Jon Skovron's writing. It's beautiful. It was funny in the end when Jon Skovron admitted that he tricked the readers. That it was really a love story and that he is Zeke. I love how summer-y this felt especially since it is set in a resort. I love how the couples got together except Arlo and Lena. Theirs felt forced especially since they only met.
Because if we are all fools, then perhaps there is some wisdom in falling in love.RATING: 3.75/5
REVIEW: It's a cute story. I love Jon Skovron's writing. It's beautiful. It was funny in the end when Jon Skovron admitted that he tricked the readers. That it was really a love story and that he is Zeke. I love how summer-y this felt especially since it is set in a resort. I love how the couples got together except Arlo and Lena. Theirs felt forced especially since they only met.
9. GOOD LUCK AND FAREWELL BY BRANDY COLBERT
REVIEW: I really didn't like it at first because Rashida annoyed me. She seemed very hard on Audrey and Gillian for deciding to leave but we see her real issues later on while talking with Pierre. It was heartbreaking to know why she had difficulty when the news that Audrey would leave came out. I was glad for Pierre that he made Rashida realize Gillian's true character. I love the part where her dad was so worried about her and even left Bev. Plus, I like her and Pierre together.
She loves me but that's a different kind of love, and it's not enough to make her stay.RATING: 3.5/5
REVIEW: I really didn't like it at first because Rashida annoyed me. She seemed very hard on Audrey and Gillian for deciding to leave but we see her real issues later on while talking with Pierre. It was heartbreaking to know why she had difficulty when the news that Audrey would leave came out. I was glad for Pierre that he made Rashida realize Gillian's true character. I love the part where her dad was so worried about her and even left Bev. Plus, I like her and Pierre together.
10. BRAND NEW ATTRACTION BY CASSANDRA CLARE
REVIEW: I actually liked this story. A dark carnival is an interesting theme. I love the twist and turns though I did see some of it coming. Walter is one creepy asshole. I like Lulu and Lucas together. I love how it ended and Mephit seemed cool and adorable. It was a fun and intriguing story. I was also happy with the demon thing and I can't get it out of my mind that this is set within the shadowhunter world.
And the answer is that everything at the carnival that couldn't be explained, everything that sparked of real magic, was because of Mephit.RATING: 4.25/5
REVIEW: I actually liked this story. A dark carnival is an interesting theme. I love the twist and turns though I did see some of it coming. Walter is one creepy asshole. I like Lulu and Lucas together. I love how it ended and Mephit seemed cool and adorable. It was a fun and intriguing story. I was also happy with the demon thing and I can't get it out of my mind that this is set within the shadowhunter world.
11. A THOUSAND WAYS THIS COULD ALL GO WRONG BY JENNIFER E. SMITH
REVIEW: It was a cute story. I love how Griffin and Annie took care and bonded over Noah. I love how Annie realized that she didn't care about Griffin's autism and I liked them together. I loved Griffin. He was adorable and very kind towards Annie.
There are still about a thousand ways this could still go wrong. But there are a thousand different ways it could go right, too. And for the moment, none of the rest of it matters. It's just him and me. Me and him. The two of us.RATING: 4/5
REVIEW: It was a cute story. I love how Griffin and Annie took care and bonded over Noah. I love how Annie realized that she didn't care about Griffin's autism and I liked them together. I loved Griffin. He was adorable and very kind towards Annie.
12. THE MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS BY LEV GROSSMAN
REVIEW: I love how they tried to map the perfect things. They had fun doing that but it was heartbreaking to find out about Margaret's mom. It was an interesting take on how to carry on with grief and I liked it. The perfect things that they found were really awesome and wonderful to read about. I love how Mark's choice of thing to do in the beginning was to finish an entire section of books. Unlimited time to read books! (If he hadn't seen Margaret).
"You can spend your life waiting and watching for perfect moments, but sometimes you have to make one happen."RATING: 3.75/5
REVIEW: I love how they tried to map the perfect things. They had fun doing that but it was heartbreaking to find out about Margaret's mom. It was an interesting take on how to carry on with grief and I liked it. The perfect things that they found were really awesome and wonderful to read about. I love how Mark's choice of thing to do in the beginning was to finish an entire section of books. Unlimited time to read books! (If he hadn't seen Margaret).
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