<i>Thank you NetGalley, the author and the publisher for my free ARC in exchange for my honest review.</i>

<i>Maybe this is the way things are now. Forever. Dread washes over her at the thought.</i>

Meet the Garrett girls: Kat, Bea, Vi and Des. The four girls lost their parents to a tragic accident and now live with their grandmother in a Stars Hollow-esque town. The book shifts between the four characters' POV over the course of a few weeks.

TW: eating disorder, drug use, cheating

I enjoyed getting to know each of these four girls as they dealt with their own unique set of challenges. I probably enjoyed Bea's story the most, as I could relate to her the most. But I honestly enjoyed each Garrett girl.

It was clear the author made a point to focus on intersectionality in this small sea-side town, which was great to see. A lot of issues were brought to the fore-front, but never in an after-school special kind of way.

If you're looking for a cute summer read, with a special emphasis on diversity and intersectionality, look no further than this book.

<i>"But that's-it's not what I want. It hasn't been since before I met you. I know I haven't been honest with you. But being here, with you-it's the only time I don't feel like I'm falling apart. I am such a damn mess right now. I don't know how you can like me. I don't like myself very much, honestly."

He rubs a hand over his stubbly chin. His shoulders relax a little. "You're not so bad."</i>

Love girly down home reads! This was a great book that kept me coming back for more! Those sister's will be with me forever!

This honestly has SO MANY elements that I look for in a contemporary, so I was kinda super excited. I’m a sucker for family stories - especially sibling relationships!!! So a story about 4 sisters last summer all together at home before they start moving on with their own futures had my name written all over it. Unfortunately, the story didn’t really wow me - I enjoyed it, but I didn’t love it. Though I do think it’s a perfect “between book” to read, especially in the summer.

Things I Liked
Guess who will always love a fake-dating trope! MEEEEE!!! So I was super excited to see one here. Honestly, I’d probably just read the book for Kat and Mase because they were both super cute and both great in their own ways.

There was a lot of great diversity in this story too! Mase, is a bisexual Asian American character. Vi, the youngest Garrett sister is an out and proud lesbian. Vi’s love interest, Cece is a queer latinx character. There’s also a lot of talk about feminism and Vi’s feminist screen tees are always good for a laugh. Kat also discusses her issues with her eating disorder, and while she’s in recovery the topic isn’t ignored.

Things I Didn’t Like
I think that the 3rd person POV kept me a bit removed from the story. I just didn’t connect to the characters at all and I felt off to me.

I found Des to be uber naive given that she’s the oldest and has the most responsibility. I guess I just found her to be too trusting, and if your going to have a character flaw, that’s not a bad one to have even if it can read frustratingly.

Bea was definitely my least favorite sister and since her whole storyline revolved around cheater, she never really stood a chance with me.

There were so many pop culture references and everyone of them drew me right out of the story. I also found a majority of them to feel forced and kinda try-hard.

This wasn’t the best book I’ve read recently, but I did still enjoy it. It’s like junk food in a book form - not because the quality isn’t there or it lack substance, but because it makes you feel good, you have a great time with it, and it makes you want to read more. The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls is a solid summer read about family and self discovery.

I received a copy of the book from Sourcebooks FIRE via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is the perfect summer read for fans of The Gilmore Girls. it definitely has that nostalgia to it! Throw in lots of book references and powerful women and boom you have the Garrett girls.This book is great to curl up to on a nice, lazy, summer day. The plot was well developed and I really loved each girls story and how they all have so many differences but yet all are connected through some of the same similarities. The setting of the  town itself was unique as it had so meany unique attributes. Plus lets talk about the cover! Super eye catchy!!! This perfect summer read gets 5 stars form me!

When I saw the cover and description, I thought Sisterhood of the traveling pants. Four sisters living with their grandmother, basically growing up and learning new things into their womanhood.

This novel was charming and cozy and will be heavily recommended to those in search of a romance full of strong, thoughtful, curious, diverse characters. Set in a small town oasis, full of women-owned businesses, free from much of the strife that dominates the current headlines, I loved spending time with the Garrett sisters in their tolerant, literary, creative world.

I thought this was a really fun, laidback, girly summer read. The author does a great job of capturing each of the sister's stories without overdoing or underdoing any of them. There is a nice balance to each sister and their relationships to one another as well as the other characters. I really enjoyed each of the sisters, none of them were annoying or overbearing to me and I liked getting to know them and what made each of them the way they were, as well as how they related to others and each other. Overall, a great summer, light read.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This wasn’t anything spectacular, but it was sweet, predictable and fun. There were tons of current pop culture references that are going to make this seriously dated in just a few years. I liked the relationships between the sisters though and felt like the author did a nice job of giving each character a distinct voice. I will definitely recommend it to fans of Sarah Dessen and Katie West.

I am so grateful to NetGalley and the Publishers, Source Books, for giving me a copy of The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls by Jessica Spotswood.

Straight away I wanted to read this book because of the cover, it just looked like a perfect contemporary read, but what kept me reading was 1. The hook of a first line. 2. The characters, although they are sisters and they do share similarities, their personalities are so varied but still so human that it felt like I knew them. Like I lived in Remington Hollow with them.

I love all the sisters for their various quirks; but my favourite sister is Kat. In the book someone described her as a 'spitfire', and that's pretty much perfect! She has an incredible energy and her backstory is so filled out and you can see how her past molded her into the person she is. Plus her story and character development over the book is for me one of the best.

Even though I may have disagreed with someone of the minor decisions that the sisters made, I wouldn't have changed anything because that is what made them feel like real people.

Jessica Spotswood didn't shy away from the realities of teenagers, what they have to deal with and go through. She shows you not only the good, but also the bad and the ugly. She also represents the sisterly relationship between the four of them really well, considering the four of them live in one house, they fight, they shout, but they are still willing to stand up for each other when needed.

Each sister has their own perfect intro that kind of establishes how their story will run for the duration of the book. Also, each sister has her own best friend that is there and they also have their backstories fleshed out, so that they don't feel like a character just thrown in to make the main character more 3D. A lot of thought was put into their families and lives to make them real.

Something I love about this book is all the representation, of not only LGBTQIA characters, but also mental illnesses such as eating disorders and anxiety. There is also fandom references to popular TV shows, ships, and FanFiction. This makes the book feel so modern and that it could literally be happening in a little town down the road.

So to wrap up, I fully definitely recommend this book to everyone who enjoys Teen/YA contemporary books, this will be the perfect Summer read when it is published in June 2018. I will definitely be buying it to read all over again when it is released!

This is the perfect book to come out right before summer. It has everything that a summer read needs: small town, romance, unique summer festivals, friendships, and families. There were so many parts of this book that really stuck out to me in a good way. Unfortunately, there were a few that stuck out in a not so good way but I am going to start with the good first.

I was definitely drawn into the plot of this book right away. Especially as someone who has a sister. I understood the complicated relationships that sisters often have. But I think even people who do not have sisters will still be able to relate to the characters because they were all so unique. I was able to see a part of myself in each of the characters and I think that is an important aspect when you have multiple main characters. You want readers to be able to relate to each of them and not get bored during one of the perspectives because they can't relate to them.

I also really liked the setting of the book, specifically the quirky attributes of the town. There was the bookstore that the Garret sisters owned and worked at, a cat cafe, and the whole idea behind the raft race. All of these things made the story unique and different from your standard small town summer ya read. This was also just the type of book I needed at the time. I needed a feel-good story that leaves you happy after you finish it. You are still thinking about the book once you finish it because of how happy you are for the characters. Speaking of the characters they were all really great. While each of them did kind of feel like they were fitting into a specific stereotype they all experienced growth and made mistakes that gave them more depth. I would get really attached to the Garret girl that I was currently reading that I didn't want her chapter to end. So when I would start the next chapter I wouldn't be too into it but by the end, I didn't want that sister's chapter to end.

There were a few things that I did not really enjoy about the book. The main one was that there were so many pop culture references. It was like every other paragraph there was some sort of pop culture reference. At times it felt like the book was trying a little too hard to be relevant when the plot and characters were already doing it on their own. I didn't necessarily need to know what every single one of Vi's t-shirts said. There were times it felt like there would be a reference to characters on a tv show or a book and the writing would shift from a story to a lecture. The book already did a great job on presenting the issues of feminism, equality, mental health issues, and the inclusion of all relationships that it didn't need to have the constant references to pop culture. However, I do think it is possible that the younger, high school aged, audience will really appreciate those references so I can also see why the author included them.

Overall though I really enjoyed this book. I was impressed that I like every single sister because normally when a story is split through so many perspectives there is at least one I don't like. I'll say it again, I think this book is going to be the perfect summer read for 2018.

Thank you to Net Galley and Sourcebooks publishing for sending me an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book follows four sisters who tragically lost their parents in a car accident when they were young. Every chapter follows a different sister, and I really loved that. At times though, I felt like there was a lot going on and that made it a little hard to follow. There were a lot of themes going on within this book, but I felt the main one was LGBT representation. My favorite sisters chapter to follow was probably Bea's because I understand the stress of trying to be perfect all the time, and living up to what others expect from you. Overall, I thought that this was a lovely novel, and can't wait to read more from this author.

Initially, I was a bit put off by the whole "5 different stories going on at one time" set, but I was genuinely surprised by how captivating the book was.
The plot was interesting, relatable and full of really well-thought-out ideas and characters.
The only thing that I was somewhat annoyed by was the fact that one character would mention something and then a different character would reiterate the exact same thing. I guess it's part of the whole reading five different stories at one time.

Absolutely adored this book! Each sister dealt with real problems and the stories didn’t seem far fetched or stilted. A glorious, real read that addresses so many issues today’s teens face. Each sister had her own voice and was easily distinguishable!

The Garrett Girls have one last summer together before Bea heads off to college and breaks the clan up. Each of the sisters is going through a challenging time and their stories are told throughout the book. This is a good light summer read for those looking for a contemporary teen novel.

I gave this book 4 stars. If you want to read a good coming of age book, this is for you. If you want to be happy at the end of a book, this one is for you. If you are a teenage girl trying to figure out where to go from there, this book is for you.

I’ve never read Little Women, but I feel like this is what it would have felt like with the four sisters who are all completely different. I loved how they all had names from Shakespeare plays, Desdemona, Beatrice, Katharina, and Viola. I think it would be so cool to have cohesive names like that.

I loved how each of the sisters was going through a different and realistic struggle. Des was trying to get out of the box because she was tired of people thinking she was boring. Bea is afraid of going along with the plan she’s had for the past 3 years because that’s no longer what she wants. Kat has a lot of self-esteem issues and thinks she can change her cheating ex. and Viola has a crush on the girl next door and is terrified her feelings won’t be reciprocated.

This book is around 300 pages, but it reads so quickly. Despite the characters going through some heavy things, the novel is actually really light. It’s a very Summery contemporary.

What I love is that this book is going to be released just in time for the Summer. This will be the perfect book to read on the beach.

Interesting read, great for a mindless beach read. The storyline revolves around 4 sisters and their relationships both within and outside the family. After the loss of their parents the girls are raised by their grandmother. Each girl has taken on a specific persona and role within the family relationship... a la Little Women. In fact, within the story, to show parallels there is reference to one of the daughters trying out for the play Little Women and getting a top role. While not the most original or sophisticated plot line, there are a few twist and turns thrown in. It is an interesting read that kept me engaged throughout.

This arc was provided to me for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

4 STARS

The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls was a light summer read that provides a tale of 4 sisters trying to navigate their last summer together. Each sister is going through something different and the story follows each one of them as they let go of the past and find themselves and new love.

I would definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a nice summer read. The Garrett girls will keep you on your toes!

I liked the concept of this book better than the execution. The four sisters in the book provide a good variety of personalities and interests, but I wasn't overly invested in any one storyline.

All the Garrett girls have something going on in their lives, something personal, but none of them feel like they can share it with each other or their grandmother. Bea doesn't want to go to college with her forever boyfriend, in fact she is pretty sure that she doesn't even want to be with him anymore. Des is stuck in a rut of taking care of everything and everyone but herself; when she meets a girl not much older than her with a free spirit and seemingly not a care Des wants to be like her. Kat is trying to make her ex jealous with a person she has known forever but maybe them acting like a couple is something she would like to try for real. Vi is crushing on a girl but she isn't sure the girl returns her feelings (or even knows she exists).
A touching novel of all theses girls trying to find what makes them happy, what makes them feel good about themselves...I loved it!