A review by elfeeza
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I really enjoyed this book surprisingly. I don’t particularly like to read sad books but this one I get. Definitely something I’ve been looking for in terms of contemporary books.

I love the whole family dynamics and the real issues discussed in this book. There’s family drama, friendship adolescent crushing…I think I’ve just found something in the contemporary genre that I have been craving for for a long time.

This book needs to be in my collection.