"Just For A While" by Zøe Haslie is a perfect fit for readers who adore emotional and heartwarming romance novels that explore the complexities of family relationships, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love, with a strong focus on character development and small-town charm.

I received Just For a While by Zøe Haslie in exchange for a honest review. I have given this book two out of five stars ⭐️⭐️

Unfortunately this book really started to pick up around two thirds of the way through the story which made the story feel rushed and missed opportunities to develop on certain relationships and characters. This book had a lot of potential but this story didn’t do it for me.

This book was sad and heartwarming at the same time.
Just For A While was short and sweet, with all the feelings of a young relationship. It was a little predictable, and it felt like a few other contemporary books I have read, but it
also held its own uniqueness. It was easy to read and a good summer contemporary story.

I received this through Net Galley for my honest opinion.

I have to say at first it was hard to get through the beginning, the phrasing was a bit choppy and the paragraphs blended into one another changing from one person to the next without showing that change. But I can honestly say that I am very happy I held on and read through the entire book because it really was worth it. The story progressed nicely and the emotions of the main characters were coming through on the pages. I was now invested.

The premise of the story was good and the characters were interesting to read about and I truly felt for them. I enjoyed reading/learning about their struggles and the bonds they started forming throughout the book. This wasn't a love story, it was more of a story about a girl who is finding herself and finally letting her feel for those around her. Letting people in, in the best way possible. I enjoyed this book.

I would like to thank NetGalley for a eARC. Just For A While is a delightful YA book. The writing style was different than what I normally read. I love the characters of Charlotte & Misha. The chemistry between them was so electric. I 'm giving this book a 3 out 5 stars. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was my first book by Zoe Haslie and I really enjoyed it!! Such a sweet small town romance!!! Will Charlotte and Misha be able to open their hearts to romance again? Read and find out!!! Enjoy!!!

I loved this book with it's small town cast of characters, love and friendships. Charlotte arrives in the small town where her father is mayor for the summer and tries hard not to like the town or its people, including a father she doesn't know. What she finds is friendship, love, family and truths about her life she didn't know. This sweet book shows that minds can be changed and people forgiven but it takes time, friendship and love to make it happen sometimes. This is a quick read and makes you feel good. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book. I was stoked to receive a review copy of it. It didn't disappoint either. it was an exciting story

Just For A While by Zoe Haslie is a sweet young adult romance that I really enjoyed. Charlotte is seventeen years old and has always lived with her mother, including her first fight with cancer. When the cancer comes back, Charlotte’s mom sends her to live with her father, that she doesn't know at all, while she goes to an inpatient treatment center. This takes place over the summer. Charlotte is angry, feeling alone, and resentful, in a new town. There is romance, friendship, and family that will lift your spirits. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a sweet young adult romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I wasn't a huge fan of the book mainly because I felt there was so much potential for character development that it let it down a bit. I felt that the romance was slightly rushed in the middle whereas I would have liked more chapters of the two of them.

I also felt that Charlotte and Daniel's relationship could have started much slower and really developed properly, I think this would have made the book much more enjoyable.

However, it was well-written, compelling and it was a real page turner, I just felt because the character development fell a bit flat it wasn't a 'must read' book for me sadly.

A nice short love story, perfect for the summer. Wonderful cover and very good entertainment. I lice Charlotte and Misha together.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me this arc for an honest review!

Honestly I’m not one for contemporary but I really wanted to give this one a try. And my oh my did I fall in love. I don’t want to spoil much but I truly fell in love with the main charcaters and the way their romance developed. It was breathtaking. Made me even a little emotional at times. If anything for me this was more or so s fun read. Something to get me out of my reading slump.

This book was a really sweet story and had intriguing characters. The ending was somewhat abrupt and the perspectives changed quickly so that took some getting used to. Overall a story about complex emotions that I wish was a little longer but had lots of promise. A nice quick read.
ARC thanks to publisher and Netgalley in exchange for review

At first, I thought the plot of the story was good. While forced to spend a summer with her distant father, Daniel, Charlotte meets Misha and becomes more open to the town and its people. But then I have one rule when it comes to good books - no books where the character is fine with smoking. It's a personal turn-off of mine, and I couldn't read any further. If they took out Charlotte smoking, I'd be fine and continue to read it. But sorry, I can't get past the smoking.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters and story line were very well developed. I hope there's a sequel to see what happens next for Charlie and everyone else.

I was excited to read this debut novel by Zoe Haslie and I wasn’t disappointed. It is a bit heavier of a YA contemporary romance as it delves into some pretty serious issues like parental illness, mental illness, teenage pregnancy and parental abandonment. But it was still filled with the youthful fun and young romance that I enjoy in a YA novel. I liked reading Charlotte’s evolution and her love story with Misha was flirty and romantic. My only critique would be that the hardness of teenage pregnancy was a bit looked over and should maybe have been emphasized a bit more. Overall, it was a quick read and I enjoyed the story a lot. I would pick up this authors future books.

TW: mental illness, cancer, parental abandonment

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the digital ARC of this book. All opinions remain my own as always.

Just For A While is a sweet, entertaining beach read, a feel good story. It is fluently written and quite a quick read.

DNF @ 25%.
This was not for me, I found it boring and the writing very stiff and awkward. The way Charlotte spoke was very formal and not enough was happening. This lacked depth and I wasn’t able to connect with Charlotte. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.

A quick, easy read. Charlotte is forced to spend the summer with a father she has never met. Charlotte has had a difficult life, dealing with her mother's cancer. Now the cancer is back and Charlotte is sent away. When she moves to her new town, she also gets a new job. At first her co-worker, Olivia, and her don't get along, especially because charismatic, good looking Misha is always coming to visit Olivia. But summer is about to get a lot more interesting when Olivia let's Charlotte in on a huge secret. Keeping this secret puts all of her fragile relationships at risk. Misha and her father can't find out about any of this. But we all know what happens to secrets in small towns.

Charlotte is a flawed character which I enjoyed. She harbors typical teen emotions that are relevant to her life and upbringing. The story is focused on her inner growth and as she opens herself up to new relationships, trusting her father and letting go of some of the anger she has built up over the years. The story never feels deep beyond Charlotte's own character arc and sometimes things felt a little rushed. I would have liked to see the romance drawn out more with more tension but as a YA beach read this is the perfect read for a summer day.

I enjoyed the whole idea of the plot and that it was a very easy read. I think it was a great story about family and relationships and I enjoyed seeing how Charlotte opened up to others throughout the book. The only thing I didn't like about it was that it felt rushed at times. Overall though I enjoyed it and can't wait to read more from the author!