Earlier this week I finished reading my Summer TBR. I’m happy to report none of the books I read over the Summer were bad. Although some were better than others. Below is brief review (no spoilers) of each book.

Seven Days In June by Tia Williams

This is a second chance love type of book. Overall this was a fun read. I enjoyed the truthful depiction of young love and how messy relationships can be. I loved the characters in it and the author’s writing style. I’m not one to laugh out loud while reading, but this book had me laughing at times.

The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh

While I enjoyed reading this book, it’s not necessarily one I’d recommend. I personally just didn’t connect with it. It follows a line of women across generations and explores the impact of estrangement, blame, and generational healing.

We Were Liars by E.Lockhart

This was my favorite book I read this Summer. This book has some polarizing reviews on Good Reads but I happen to LOVE IT. I feel like it captures that teenage angst and the feeling of thinking you can get away with everything at that age. It follows a group of very privileged teens as they learn they cannot get away with everything in the most gut-wrenching way to learn that. I love the characters, the dynamic between characters, and the writing. It also takes place in Martha’s Vineyard, and the New England region is one of my favorite regions in the US so I loved reading how the author describes the scenery.

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

This book follows twin sisters who are black but could pass as white. One of them chooses to pass as white and is believed to be white by everyone in her life. It follows both sisters throughout their lives, as their lives become very different. While I liked this book, and I feel like it’s an important and impactful read, I think it could have been a more powerful read.

River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

This was a very close runner up to being my favorite book I read this season. It follows a woman as she escapes slavery to find her children that were sold. This is the type of book that will make you cry for sadness and joy. It was captivating from the very first page. The way the author describes the scenery felt like I was there. This was a really powerful read.

Now that I’ve finished my summer TBR I’ll be sharing my Fall TBR in the next few weeks.