Every Summer After

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 51,902 ratings

Price: 15.75

Last update: 08-09-2024


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YallJacket
5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive and Heartfelt Journey through Time
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune is a touching and beautifully woven tale of love, loss, and the power of second chances. This novel captures the essence of summer, evoking nostalgia with its vivid descriptions and deeply relatable characters.

The story revolves around Persephone Fraser, affectionately known as Percy, who has avoided her hometown for years after making a life-altering mistake. Fortune skillfully takes readers through a dual timeline, alternating between Percy's childhood summers and her present-day confrontation with past decisions. This structure not only keeps the narrative engaging but also allows for a deeper connection with the characters.

Percy’s journey back to Barry’s Bay is prompted by the passing of a loved one, forcing her to face Sam Florek, her childhood friend and first love. Their chemistry is palpable, and their shared history is rich with moments that range from heartwarming to heart-wrenching. The author's depiction of their relationship is authentic, showcasing the complexities of love and friendship.

One of the novel's strengths is its setting. The lakeside town of Barry’s Bay is almost a character in itself, with Fortune's descriptive prose bringing its charm to life. Readers will find themselves transported to lazy summer days filled with swimming, boating, and the smell of pine trees.

Fortune's writing is both poetic and accessible, making this book an enjoyable read for a wide audience. Her background as a journalist shines through in her attention to detail and the emotional depth she brings to her storytelling.

For those who appreciate character-driven narratives with a strong emotional core, Every Summer After is a must-read. It is a testament to the enduring nature of love and the importance of forgiveness, both of oneself and others. Whether you’re lounging by the beach or curled up on a rainy day, this book promises to be a companion that stays with you long after the final page is turned.
Fabiola Queiroz
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
As other reviews have already pointed out, it’s a love story. A brilliant written and heart-warming love story, which gripped me right from the very beginning, when Percy tells us about the dangers of a hair cut right after a break up. The writing is elegant and agile. The story is timeless and warm, but never getting cheap. I felt I was right there, by the lake in those hot summer months with the adorable characters.
I gave it four stars because of the long sex scenes, a little boring for my liking, and the cliché line “white girl privilege”, which I think is a very simplistic view of the world and human relations and, in the book, is thrown aleatory, without any relation to the story whatsoever.
wellnessforthewin
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
This book was sooooooo good, I loved it so much. I absolutely FLEW through it and truly couldn’t get enough. I just loved the story and thought she did such a good job of going back and forth between the past and present and tying the story all together. This book is heartwarming and will absolutely have you in your feels. So so good. 5 stars easily!!!
joycelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars a perfect summer romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
this book was phenomenal!! i loved every page and i fell in love with the story and characters. it’s told in past and present timelines over the course of six summers and one weekend 12 years later. you get small town, second chance romance, childhood best friends to lovers to strangers to lovers, and more! some of my fav tropes in one book <3 i love the parallel events between the past and present chapters, seeing how percy and sam grown and matured but also stay the same throughout the years (iykyk - the friendship bracelets, “swear on it”, ice cream). their attraction and connection are undeniable! the book perfectly captures friendship, teenage angst, first love, loss, mistakes, and forgiveness. it’s also about finding your person, someone who understands you like no other.
the writing was spectacular - it was so magical and enchanting as it encapsulated summer nostalgia at a lakeside cottage. i felt like i experienced every summer with percy and sam. i love how real and relatable the characters are. percy and sam are two flawed characters that let their fears get in their way, but they try their best to repair what they broke. i adore sam so so much, he’s the sweetest and kindest guy who loves really hard. the sarcasm and banter between the two were soo good too, i loved how we get a glimpse of what they were like at 13 and then at 30.

this is the PERFECT summer read, i highly recommend it!! i promise you’ll love this if you love ‘love and other words’ by christina lauren! i didn’t think i’d find a book like laow that hits the same, but reading this book made my lil laow heart so happy ???? i’m blown away by the fact that this is carley fortune’s debut novel and i hope there is more to come!
Grace Sexton
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
I just finished this book and I am a puddle. I don’t read a lot of love and romance books, but I needed a break from mystery/thriller books while I was at the beach. This book deals with the impact that first love has on you and it had me hooked from the start. One of the best novels I have ever read. It is a must read. A book that you’ll finish and immediately be sad that it’s over.
April
4.0 out of 5 stars Summer book
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
This is a great summer read. It kept my attention and was fast pace.
KimmieC.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an incredible read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
This book was so good! It takes you back to any childhood memory of camp ! Made me laugh and cry at the same time! One of the best books I’ve read in a long time!

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