Release Blitz & Review: The Summer We Fell

 

The Summer We Fell by Elizabeth O'Roark is now live! 

An Angsty, Second-Chance Forbidden Romance

He was my boyfriend's best friend—and the bane of my existence. I wanted to hate Luke Taylor. I did hate him. I just never hated him enough.

Now, a decade later, tragedy has brought us back to the place where it all happened—my best times, and my worst.

Our lives have changed, but that pull between us is just as strong as ever.

Only this time, it's more dangerous too.

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I thought maybe I had read this author before but this is actually my first book by her.  I was intrigued by the blurb.  Juliet, Danny and  Luke all have a history.  There is soooo much baggage goin gon in this story. 

Two issues I had with the book. It's told in alternating chapters present day and back in time. I am not a fan--even before this book--not a fan. A chapter would just be getting to something interesting--some revelation and then we would go back in time for the next chapter. I wanted ot learn more but I wanted it all revealed in somewhat of an order. 

The other issue was the treatment of Juliet.  I could not suspend my disbelief enough to get into the story at face value. She was mistreated by just about everyone. Even those "caring" for her used her more like hired help. Danny was so wishy washy with her.  I kept wanting SOMEONE, anyone to stand up for her--maybe most of all Juliet.  She just took the maltreatment and was disregarded when she did try to do something about it. 

Angst is not my thing. If you like that, this book is for you. It is loaded cover to cover with characters wavering between right/wrong, should I /shouldn't I. 

I would potentially read this author again. Just not a fan of this book. 

 *I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Elizabeth O'Roark spent many years as a medical writer before publishing her first novel in 2013. She holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and arts from the University of Texas, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She is the recipient of the 2017 IBPA gold medal for romance. She lives in Washington DC with her three children. 

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