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One Summer
Some mistakes have far-reaching consequences, most secrets are better left untold, and bad neighbors can make your life hell. When Mia inherits her aunt’s aging Florida home, financial woes and sheer desperation cause her to set aside a decade-old vow to never again set foot in the Sunshine State. But she’ll soon find that her new home is full of shadows and secrets.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2022
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May 2, 2022
A haunted house, a jumpy heroine (rightfully so), and a cross-dressing hero… sounds like an interesting read, right?
This is definitely the case with 'One Summer.' My first book by author, JC Doan depicts the tale of Mia, a nurse who has had more than her fair share of troubles in life. After the death of her mother, she became sole custodian of her sister at an age when most young people are out partying. When her estranged aunt leaves her an old house, she sees it as a way to improve their lives- albeit reluctantly. The house holds many bad memories from her childhood; enough that she avoided it for many years afterward. Soon after moving in, she meets Jamie, her neighbor who has some very strange habits. What follows is a story of what happens when someone moves into a haunted house.
I really liked the overall plot of this book. It is quite different in many ways from the typical mystery, with some very spooky moments that had me jumping at times. I also liked the two main protagonists, though Jamie is definitely not your regular alpha-male hero. I appreciated that we got some of their background stories, so we saw what shaped them into the characters we meet.
Alternately, my biggest gripe with this novel has to be the abrupt conclusion. After the major build-up towards the ending, it all came to a head so quickly, that I felt like I got whiplash at the suddenness of it all. I really wish that it had been fleshed out a bit more.
I recommend this to persons who love a little horror in their books, as it makes for a difference from the regular thriller. There were some mild descriptions of erotic acts and no major profanity, so this is suitable for those as young as eighteen. Trigger warnings include: violence toward young girls and graphic accounts of violence. Overall, a pretty good read, and I will certainly be checking out more work from JC Doan!
*A great many thanks to BookSirens and JC Doan for this ARC. It is important to note that I was under no commitment to provide a positive review, and all opinions are undoubtedly my own.*
This is definitely the case with 'One Summer.' My first book by author, JC Doan depicts the tale of Mia, a nurse who has had more than her fair share of troubles in life. After the death of her mother, she became sole custodian of her sister at an age when most young people are out partying. When her estranged aunt leaves her an old house, she sees it as a way to improve their lives- albeit reluctantly. The house holds many bad memories from her childhood; enough that she avoided it for many years afterward. Soon after moving in, she meets Jamie, her neighbor who has some very strange habits. What follows is a story of what happens when someone moves into a haunted house.
I really liked the overall plot of this book. It is quite different in many ways from the typical mystery, with some very spooky moments that had me jumping at times. I also liked the two main protagonists, though Jamie is definitely not your regular alpha-male hero. I appreciated that we got some of their background stories, so we saw what shaped them into the characters we meet.
Alternately, my biggest gripe with this novel has to be the abrupt conclusion. After the major build-up towards the ending, it all came to a head so quickly, that I felt like I got whiplash at the suddenness of it all. I really wish that it had been fleshed out a bit more.
I recommend this to persons who love a little horror in their books, as it makes for a difference from the regular thriller. There were some mild descriptions of erotic acts and no major profanity, so this is suitable for those as young as eighteen. Trigger warnings include: violence toward young girls and graphic accounts of violence. Overall, a pretty good read, and I will certainly be checking out more work from JC Doan!
*A great many thanks to BookSirens and JC Doan for this ARC. It is important to note that I was under no commitment to provide a positive review, and all opinions are undoubtedly my own.*
May 3, 2022
Mia inherits an old house from her aunt which, although it helps her financial situation, it also re-awakens memories of a traumatic episode in her life. Alone in the house she feels unsafe and threatened making the seemingly very weird neighbour Jamie next door look like a safer bet. The characters of Jamie and Mia were well written and believable and well matched. Lots of twists and turns keep me guessing and it was a hard book to put down. I was slightly disappointed at the very final scene. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 8, 2022
I always get super excited when this author shares more of her imagination with the world. Everything is so well thought out and realistic, even when it's waaaay out of the normal expectations of reality. Most of the read I was either grinning, laughing, or blushing. There are also some spooky/scary parts that had my heart pumping. If you like vivid immersive descriptions, solid and focused plot progression, natural feeling dialogue, subtle humor, and good hearted characters - you will love this book!
August 21, 2022
JC Doan's books are intense, unexpected and with a thriller effect and an incredible ending.
I enjoyed this story with a happy ending but also a great twist at the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed this story with a happy ending but also a great twist at the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2022
The story was good, jumpy if you are reading it at night. The best part of the story was the ending- unexpected and super cool. The author writing style is good, though I feel like it need a wee bit sharpening.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 26, 2022
this book was a bit jumpy and I think it could have fed more into the developing relationship. overall it was a good idea but needs more flesh.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2022
This book offers a lot of action and suspense from the beginning. While some parts could be done without, the book flows well and keeps you interested and in constant state of suspense and awareness.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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