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Last Kiss of Summer
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Expected 28 Apr 26A Walk to Remember meets Everything We Never Said in this heartbreaking and swoony YA romance about a girl whose summer of love takes a devastating turn.
When Sera Watkins and her family arrive at their summer house on Cape Cod, she has one goal in mind: protect her heart from the boy who broke it, her next-door neighbor, Luke Tisdale. The problem is, Luke still has a piece of her heart—literally. When Sera received a new heart as a baby, the healthy valves of her old heart were given to Luke. Forever bonded, Luke and Sera grew up together, spending sun-soaked days swimming at their secret beach and painting at art camp.
Then, two summers ago, their friendship almost turned into something more. Key word: almost. Because one fateful night, everything changed. Sera’s health took a turn for the worse. A family secret sent Luke spiraling. And they weren’t there for each other when it mattered the most.
Now, Sera is ready for a fresh start, which means no more pining over the boy next door. But Luke has grown up a lot since she’s seen him, and the chemistry she felt two summers ago? It’s still there. Sera isn’t sure she’s brave enough to risk it all again, but when she gets some difficult news, she realizes there’s no time to waste. Maybe it’s finally Luke and Sera’s moment, their chance to enjoy the sweet kiss of summer together—before it’s too late.
When Sera Watkins and her family arrive at their summer house on Cape Cod, she has one goal in mind: protect her heart from the boy who broke it, her next-door neighbor, Luke Tisdale. The problem is, Luke still has a piece of her heart—literally. When Sera received a new heart as a baby, the healthy valves of her old heart were given to Luke. Forever bonded, Luke and Sera grew up together, spending sun-soaked days swimming at their secret beach and painting at art camp.
Then, two summers ago, their friendship almost turned into something more. Key word: almost. Because one fateful night, everything changed. Sera’s health took a turn for the worse. A family secret sent Luke spiraling. And they weren’t there for each other when it mattered the most.
Now, Sera is ready for a fresh start, which means no more pining over the boy next door. But Luke has grown up a lot since she’s seen him, and the chemistry she felt two summers ago? It’s still there. Sera isn’t sure she’s brave enough to risk it all again, but when she gets some difficult news, she realizes there’s no time to waste. Maybe it’s finally Luke and Sera’s moment, their chance to enjoy the sweet kiss of summer together—before it’s too late.
320 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 28, 2026
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Jessica M. Felleman
2 books12 followersJessica M. Felleman is a writer and literary agent from Massachusetts. She received her BA in English from Syracuse University and her MFA in Writing from CalArts. She lives on Cape Cod with her cranky tabby cat and can often be found at the beach looking for rocks. Last Kiss of Summer is her debut novel.
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January 9, 2026Every Summer After x A thousand boy kisses
Many thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Young Readers group and the author, Jessica M. Fellerman for the early eARC!
Publication date: April 28, 2026
Many thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Young Readers group and the author, Jessica M. Fellerman for the early eARC!
Publication date: April 28, 2026
August 21, 2025
This was a beautifully written, yet heart breaking story. It was a quick read that had me on an emotional roller coaster. I enjoyed the dual POV, however I wanted a little more of Luke’s POV throughout.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
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August 20, 2025I want to thank Penguin Young Readers Group and NetGalley for an advance copy of Last Kiss of Summer in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book so much, until I didn’t. I am so mad I don’t even want to rate it and refused to finish it if I’m being honest. I got to around 93ish% and refused to finish the rest for reasons I will not spill.
This book was so cute (till isn’t wasn’t). I “finished” it within 2 days. I was hooked. The writing style was great, the characters were amazing and I felt so attached to every single one of them, every single thing they’ve been through. Many emotions throughout the reading of this book.
If I could rate it while I loved it, it would be a 5 until it became a 1.
#LastKissofSummer #NetGalley
I loved this book so much, until I didn’t. I am so mad I don’t even want to rate it and refused to finish it if I’m being honest. I got to around 93ish% and refused to finish the rest for reasons I will not spill.
This book was so cute (till isn’t wasn’t). I “finished” it within 2 days. I was hooked. The writing style was great, the characters were amazing and I felt so attached to every single one of them, every single thing they’ve been through. Many emotions throughout the reading of this book.
If I could rate it while I loved it, it would be a 5 until it became a 1.
#LastKissofSummer #NetGalley
October 13, 2025
This story for sure had me in my feels, and yes, I did cry like a baby. Definitely a good read. Pick it up, so I’m not the only one crying here.
September 2, 2025
Last Kiss of Summer is a sweet, heartwarming read. Jessica Felleman paints a vivid picture of small-town charm, orchard life, and the pull between family responsibilities and following your heart. The romance is tender and believable, and I enjoyed watching the characters grow into themselves while navigating love, loss, and second chances.
Overall, it’s a feel-good story with plenty of cozy, emotional depth. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a comforting romance with a touch of bittersweet reality.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
Overall, it’s a feel-good story with plenty of cozy, emotional depth. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a comforting romance with a touch of bittersweet reality.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
August 31, 2025
Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
There were parts of this book that I really liked. Sera and Luke's history was rich and deep, and I bought their connection was something special. I, however, thought the pacing felt off in some parts, and their getting together felt too slow. The last 20 or so pages also felt rushed, and so the ending felt fairly rushed.
I also thought some elements of this book were too unbelievable and didn't feel realistic. Though I do appreciate this book's deeper message on organ donation and how important it is to give back to those who need it most.
There were parts of this book that I really liked. Sera and Luke's history was rich and deep, and I bought their connection was something special. I, however, thought the pacing felt off in some parts, and their getting together felt too slow. The last 20 or so pages also felt rushed, and so the ending felt fairly rushed.
I also thought some elements of this book were too unbelievable and didn't feel realistic. Though I do appreciate this book's deeper message on organ donation and how important it is to give back to those who need it most.
October 27, 2025
“I'm glad we've been thrown together, that I don't think there's anyone else I'd want to travel the universe with.”
︵‿୨✧₊⊹☆⊹₊✧୧‿︵
~ 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 ~
🌅 Dual pov
🏖 Summer Vibes
☀️ Childhood Friends
❤️ Second-Chance
︵‿୨✧₊⊹☆⊹₊✧୧‿︵
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ~
In a way it's tragic I did like Last Kiss of Summer until well I didn’t, largely in part due to the last 10%. It was far from perfect, but it hits the right tones and vibes of a summer coming of age that is reminiscent of The Summer I Turned Pretty or a more YA version of Every Summer After, right until the ending that is. Ignoring my feelings on the ending, I do believe this is a solid debut from Jessica M. Felleman, it has emotional depth and both Sera and Luke were compelling distinct characters.
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 + 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 ~
The prose is simple and casual, with a more relaxed and conversational writing style. The writing does come off as a bit on the younger side which clashes at times with the more mature theme and upper ya tones. There's one open door scene that's a bit jarring considering the more young voice the novel takes on; while it isn't super detailed, it lacks the subtlety and the tiptoeing of most young adult books.
There's a lot of miscommunication between Sera and Luke with them basically not saying what they truly mean until 60% of the novel. Which is fair given they're teenagers. From there the miscommunication stops, but the pacing just halts and the story loses its momentum until the last few chapters.
Everything does feel a bit rushed at the end, but I would argue it is slightly fitting and Felleman was likely trying to convey how those kinds of moments in real life can feel chaotic and hasty. My only hang-up is some aspects feel unfinished as a result like I was left with questions and parts of a character arc were left ignored instead to present a grandeur message.
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 ~
The love between Sera and Luke was sweet and emotional at times due to bad timing and miscommunication. Felleman did a great job building the foundation and the chemistry between the pair, by having the rich childhood friend history and the symbolism of a heart between them, especially with Luke literally having a piece of Sera’s heart in him.
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 ~
- 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 & 𝐆.𝐏. 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐜. -
︵‿୨✧₊⊹☆⊹₊✧୧‿︵
~ 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 ~
🌅 Dual pov
🏖 Summer Vibes
☀️ Childhood Friends
❤️ Second-Chance
︵‿୨✧₊⊹☆⊹₊✧୧‿︵
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ~
In a way it's tragic I did like Last Kiss of Summer until well I didn’t, largely in part due to the last 10%. It was far from perfect, but it hits the right tones and vibes of a summer coming of age that is reminiscent of The Summer I Turned Pretty or a more YA version of Every Summer After, right until the ending that is. Ignoring my feelings on the ending, I do believe this is a solid debut from Jessica M. Felleman, it has emotional depth and both Sera and Luke were compelling distinct characters.
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 + 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 ~
The prose is simple and casual, with a more relaxed and conversational writing style. The writing does come off as a bit on the younger side which clashes at times with the more mature theme and upper ya tones. There's one open door scene that's a bit jarring considering the more young voice the novel takes on; while it isn't super detailed, it lacks the subtlety and the tiptoeing of most young adult books.
There's a lot of miscommunication between Sera and Luke with them basically not saying what they truly mean until 60% of the novel. Which is fair given they're teenagers. From there the miscommunication stops, but the pacing just halts and the story loses its momentum until the last few chapters.
Everything does feel a bit rushed at the end, but I would argue it is slightly fitting and Felleman was likely trying to convey how those kinds of moments in real life can feel chaotic and hasty. My only hang-up is some aspects feel unfinished as a result like I was left with questions and parts of a character arc were left ignored instead to present a grandeur message.
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 ~
The love between Sera and Luke was sweet and emotional at times due to bad timing and miscommunication. Felleman did a great job building the foundation and the chemistry between the pair, by having the rich childhood friend history and the symbolism of a heart between them, especially with Luke literally having a piece of Sera’s heart in him.
~ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 ~
- 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 & 𝐆.𝐏. 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐜. -
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
LAST KISS OF SUMMER by Jessica. M. Felleman (April 28, 2026)
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Teen for the earc
Sera Watkins has gone through so much in two years with her health. When she returns to her family's summer house in Cape Cod, she has one thing in mind: protect her heart from Luke Tisdale, the boy who broke her heart. She's ready for a fresh start---to stop pining for Luke---but the chemistry is still there. When she receives difficult news, she takes the plunge, ready to get her chance with Luke before it's to late.
LAST KISS OF SUMMER is an upper YA contemporary romance told across two points of view. This is an easily devourable book with characters you can't help but root for or feel sorry for. It's also an emotional rollercoaster that pulled at my heartstrings and ripped them out all in the same go. I loved seeing Sera start to live her life despite obstacles she was facing, it was draining when things started going wrong, and it was sweet when Sera and Luke took a chance with one another.
LAST KISS OF SUMMER is fast-paced, especially the last few chapters. Speaking of those, Felleman you broke my heart. That twist was devastating but also rewarding in a way. I can't explain without spoiling, but just know that this book will make you cry. Happy tears, sad tears, tears for what could have been...just all the tears.
***This book does discuss topics that may be triggering for some readers (medical issues + death and/or dying).
LAST KISS OF SUMMER by Jessica. M. Felleman (April 28, 2026)
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Teen for the earc
Sera Watkins has gone through so much in two years with her health. When she returns to her family's summer house in Cape Cod, she has one thing in mind: protect her heart from Luke Tisdale, the boy who broke her heart. She's ready for a fresh start---to stop pining for Luke---but the chemistry is still there. When she receives difficult news, she takes the plunge, ready to get her chance with Luke before it's to late.
LAST KISS OF SUMMER is an upper YA contemporary romance told across two points of view. This is an easily devourable book with characters you can't help but root for or feel sorry for. It's also an emotional rollercoaster that pulled at my heartstrings and ripped them out all in the same go. I loved seeing Sera start to live her life despite obstacles she was facing, it was draining when things started going wrong, and it was sweet when Sera and Luke took a chance with one another.
LAST KISS OF SUMMER is fast-paced, especially the last few chapters. Speaking of those, Felleman you broke my heart. That twist was devastating but also rewarding in a way. I can't explain without spoiling, but just know that this book will make you cry. Happy tears, sad tears, tears for what could have been...just all the tears.
***This book does discuss topics that may be triggering for some readers (medical issues + death and/or dying).
October 30, 2025
I would like to thank Penguin Teen for sending me a free copy of Last Kiss of Summer.
I think this romantic summer story is good for the teens coming of age and young adults.
It’s a nice small-town romance, a nice YA and a second-chance contemporary romance. I enjoyed the 1st part of the book. The love between Sera and Luke was sweet and romantic with its ups and downs, jealousy, misunderstandings, miscommunications, just like when you are a teenager trying to navigate your first love. I enjoyed dual POV. Also I enjoyed the fact the story is focusing on building romantic relationships between the main characters rather than graphic sex. it’s a clean read, no foul language or violence. For me the last 1/3 of the book was on a slow side and the end of the book did not feel realistic and was almost predictable for me. I actually did see it coming. Overall, I do believe this is a very good debut from Jessica Felleman and I encourage her to continue writing. "You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page” (Jodi Picoult). The first book is the hardest, now just keep going! :-)
I think this romantic summer story is good for the teens coming of age and young adults.
It’s a nice small-town romance, a nice YA and a second-chance contemporary romance. I enjoyed the 1st part of the book. The love between Sera and Luke was sweet and romantic with its ups and downs, jealousy, misunderstandings, miscommunications, just like when you are a teenager trying to navigate your first love. I enjoyed dual POV. Also I enjoyed the fact the story is focusing on building romantic relationships between the main characters rather than graphic sex. it’s a clean read, no foul language or violence. For me the last 1/3 of the book was on a slow side and the end of the book did not feel realistic and was almost predictable for me. I actually did see it coming. Overall, I do believe this is a very good debut from Jessica Felleman and I encourage her to continue writing. "You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page” (Jodi Picoult). The first book is the hardest, now just keep going! :-)
October 27, 2025
#Giveaway
Rating 3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I knew going into this book it was going to be a tear jerker and yet, I still read on. The author did a great job at building a loving relationship between the main characters. I loved how she incorporated art as something the fmc and MMC shared and opened their emotions to. I was happy to see the story spent more time building a potential future for the main characters rather than just focusing on the physical intimacy. This story is a good read if you like romance with a heart breaking, but hopeful ending. I prefer to end a book feeling like love beats all, this book didn’t do that for me, hence 3.5 star rating.
Content warnings
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️: 3/5 (frequent making out, one open door scene that doesn’t go into great detail, but you know what they’re doing, personally for a YA it was too much)
Cursing: 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬5/5: (use of all the swear words, around 10 f words)
Rating 3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I knew going into this book it was going to be a tear jerker and yet, I still read on. The author did a great job at building a loving relationship between the main characters. I loved how she incorporated art as something the fmc and MMC shared and opened their emotions to. I was happy to see the story spent more time building a potential future for the main characters rather than just focusing on the physical intimacy. This story is a good read if you like romance with a heart breaking, but hopeful ending. I prefer to end a book feeling like love beats all, this book didn’t do that for me, hence 3.5 star rating.
Content warnings
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️: 3/5 (frequent making out, one open door scene that doesn’t go into great detail, but you know what they’re doing, personally for a YA it was too much)
Cursing: 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬5/5: (use of all the swear words, around 10 f words)
September 16, 2025
This was such a beautiful book. It depicts a beautiful love story between Sera and Luke from beginning to end while taking your emotions on quite the ride. When I picked up this book, I initially thought it was going to be your typical love story. Jessica Felleman did an amazing job making sure this book was unique and had a beautiful love story from beginning to end (even with the chapters at the end that made me shed tears).
This book has dual POV, with Sera having the most chapters. One thing I did wish was for Luke to have more chapters in his POV.
Although this book, especially at the end, made me full of emotions and even cry, it was a beautiful read. I will leave you with a direct quote from the book:
"And, the book is sad, but it's nice to feel sad sometimes."
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
This book has dual POV, with Sera having the most chapters. One thing I did wish was for Luke to have more chapters in his POV.
Although this book, especially at the end, made me full of emotions and even cry, it was a beautiful read. I will leave you with a direct quote from the book:
"And, the book is sad, but it's nice to feel sad sometimes."
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
August 29, 2025
Wow, emotional damage much but in the best way. I loved the writing, pacing and the story. I felt like I knew what was going to happen so was trying to emotionally prepare but boy was I wrong. I loved the length of the story and also the moral of the story. I feel like the side characters were all really good and I was rooting for all of them. I was expecting the other love interest to be a problem but he wasn't which was a really nice surprise. I wish Luke had more POVs in the book but I see why the author didn't include too many. When his popped up, I thought it made his insight even more heartfelt. I can't wait to buy this book when it comes out and thank you to Netgalley for letting me read this sweet but sad summer romance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 3, 2025
3⭐️⭐️⭐️
First, I want to thank NetGalley and the author for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I really wish I could give this book a higher rating. I usually love romance novels, but I struggled to stay engaged with this one—it was just a bit too slow for my taste. From the beginning, I had a feeling something bad was going to happen, which made it a bit predictable. That said, there was a twist at the end that I didn’t see coming, and I’m glad I stuck with it for that reason.
The romance between Luke and Sera is sweet, especially since it spans from their childhood into young adulthood. Their connection, rooted in something as emotional and symbolic as the heart, is a beautiful concept and adds depth to their relationship.
First, I want to thank NetGalley and the author for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I really wish I could give this book a higher rating. I usually love romance novels, but I struggled to stay engaged with this one—it was just a bit too slow for my taste. From the beginning, I had a feeling something bad was going to happen, which made it a bit predictable. That said, there was a twist at the end that I didn’t see coming, and I’m glad I stuck with it for that reason.
The romance between Luke and Sera is sweet, especially since it spans from their childhood into young adulthood. Their connection, rooted in something as emotional and symbolic as the heart, is a beautiful concept and adds depth to their relationship.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Was lucky to read an advance copy of this, and I loved it. I haven’t read YA romance in a while, and this was such a nice return to the genre. I found this equal parts cozy, sweet, and compelling. I kept wanting to escape into this summery Cape Cod town and work at the art camp and eat all the free French fries. It’s such a good distillation of early love and summer adventuring, and of how yearning for new things holds tension with the life and the people that you love. Bonus points for a very solid Amélie<\i> reference—cannot think of a more me-in-high-school movie—and a classic young love, heartstring tugging end. I so enjoyed reading this!
September 18, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC! Wow this was heartbreaking! So sad but so sweet at the same time. Sera and Luke’s love story was beautiful and I loved the heart transplant piece. It added depth to the story. I also enjoyed that they both were artists and could share in that hobby together. Some parts were a little slow but overall it was good.
"Sometimes it just takes someone we love telling us what they see in us for us to take a chance on ourselves."
"He saw beauty in the world all around him, and his work shows that.”
"Sometimes it just takes someone we love telling us what they see in us for us to take a chance on ourselves."
"He saw beauty in the world all around him, and his work shows that.”
September 24, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book. Beautiful small town YA romance and our FMC being given a second chance at life. There was a little miscommunication between FMC and MMC and I’m glad that was resolved. I enjoyed the dual POV especially because I get to understand Luke’s POV better. It was a sad book especially towards the end. My heart is broken. Overall a great read.
Thank you NetGalley for this opportunity.
Thank you NetGalley for this opportunity.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Enjoyed most of the book but the end felt unnecessarily tragic. Just didn’t fit with the rest of the book. It was sort of a Carley Fortune wannabe so that tricked me into thinking it would end up that way, but then it went south harshly and it was jarring and unpleasant. I didn’t cry, I was just annoyed.
September 6, 2025
I throughly enjoyed this book, I really did. I love the authors writing style, I just wish we got more POV from Luke. I could place my thoughts on the ending, which I won’t give away but I was right: a perfect page turner, and at times so incredibly hard to put down: love love love!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Physical Book - Such a heartbreaking book. I really loved this book. It was easy to read and I found myself wanting to read more whenever I could. I enjoyed the story line and all of the characters. If you like A Walk To Remember, you will like this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
This was a quick but impactful YA book about young love and heartbreak. Told through alternating POV’s of Sera and Luke, I appreciated the writing style but do wish we had heard more from Luke and even Abbi. Yes, I cried.
This was a quick but impactful YA book about young love and heartbreak. Told through alternating POV’s of Sera and Luke, I appreciated the writing style but do wish we had heard more from Luke and even Abbi. Yes, I cried.
November 7, 2025
Swoony,
November 24, 2025
I do love a friends to lovers story even if it is emotional and ultimately bittersweet and tragic
September 8, 2025
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel.
I loved most of this novel. Experiencing the teenage angst of Sera and Luke as they navigate their intense feelings in the dual POV novel was just the right amount of drama and wanting to reach through the pages of the book to make the characters wake up and actually communicate with each other.
No spoilers, but the last few chapters of this novel destroyed me, dropping my would-be 5-star rating down to a 3. The unrealistic ending felt unecessarily cruel.
I loved most of this novel. Experiencing the teenage angst of Sera and Luke as they navigate their intense feelings in the dual POV novel was just the right amount of drama and wanting to reach through the pages of the book to make the characters wake up and actually communicate with each other.
No spoilers, but the last few chapters of this novel destroyed me, dropping my would-be 5-star rating down to a 3. The unrealistic ending felt unecessarily cruel.
November 19, 2025
I want to start this review by saying, I am not a crier, but this book...Oh my god! I loved the dual POV and the pace of this book. This super cute small town romance is perfect for your older young adult crowd. The issues in this book are real and raw but nevertheless were an important part of the storey.
Sera and Luke hearts are connected and always will be. Best friends at one point; when they both needed each other the most, they weren't there for each other. That was until this summer, when it all changed and they gave into their feelings. That was until it was too late. I was hooked from the beginning and never saw the end coming.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Sera and Luke hearts are connected and always will be. Best friends at one point; when they both needed each other the most, they weren't there for each other. That was until this summer, when it all changed and they gave into their feelings. That was until it was too late. I was hooked from the beginning and never saw the end coming.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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