Absolutely loved this book!

The writing style was really good and I look forward to reading any other books from this author in the future :)

I loved reading this one. I just love this kind of books.
4 stars read for me. I love this author snd her writing style.
Thanks to netgally for this arc.

It really did take me a long time to get into this but I did persevere. I know that Kerry had made it clear that it wasn’t like his other novels so having taken that into consideration it was a lovely read though probably not one I’d pick up again. Following through the eyes of the lead to discuss friendships and first loves; the start of adult-hood and the dramas that go alongside growing up. The family dynamics were solid and you could most certainly feel the atmosphere between the friends and family.

A different book by Kerry
But really enjoyed this story
It was heartwarming and truly warming in places
Can’t wait for his next book
Thanks NetGalley

First, I have to commend the author for taking a step outside of the psych thriller genre. And while I like the premise as a whole, I didn’t think it was entirely successful. I had a hard time relating to the characters. The action, aside from the last chapter or two, takes place in 1999. I was a high school teacher by then. That’s what saved this book for me is that I was able to put my students in the place of Joe and Amy. Unfortunately, there was not a lot of atmospheric nostalgia of pop culture that clearly re-created that era. What the book does have, however, is an exquisite look at how much one person can impact your life. One person who is there at a pivotal moment, who understands enough to know exactly what needs to be done. For more details, please visit Fireflies and Free Kicks. This review was written based on a digital copy of the book from Bookouture.

Truly, Madly, Amy evokes all the emotions of first love and that coming of age summer between high school and college. There is a lot of evolution and lovely moments between the characters and it made me nostalgic for that carefree time (looking back) but also full of wonder and promise.

I found this book to be a cute coming of age story intermixed with first love. It’s a slow book, but it does a great job building the story and showing the main characters problems without it feeling like all the problems are being thrown at the main character to make you feel bad for them. Sometimes I was frustrated with Joe, but I think you are supposed to because it helps build the story. Overall a strong coming of age story that leaves you feeling at peace with the story.

Think this might be the first audio book I have listed to that was narrated by a man.
Really enjoyed this coming of age story - full of teenage angst. Do you remember your first Summer of love?? It certqinly evoked some memories of the PGL summer camp I went on although there was no romance involved. A sweet story and a positive ending.

This author is more well known for his psychological thrillers so this book is something of a departure. But he has done this story proud and I look forward to more of his books in this genre.

I didn't have a lot of expectations for this book. I however didn't expect the majority of the book to be set in one summer. I was kinda hoping it would take me through Amy and Joe's life and progression

I understand that this summer changed their lives but I don't know if I needed the day-to-day of it all. It was pretty clear what was what of each character pretty early.

I was most excited about the last couple of chapters where we got to know what happened to Amy and Joe after the summer.

I just wish Joe's backstory was built into the love story between Amy and Joe rather than the main focus with a sprinkle of romance

I've previously read two of Kerry's books but they were both of the crime/thriller variety so I was excited to try a new genre by an author I already like.

This book gives you all those teenage feels. It's full of nostalgia for school holidays, hormones that you don't know what to do with and working out what to do with your life. At 16 in Joe is spending the summer figuring out his next move and working at a summer camp. In 1999 I was in my last year of primary school so I am a little but younger than Joe but I remember very similar feelings when I was his age.

I went to a few summer camps myself in my younger years and looking back I do feel for those in charge. It can't have been a fun job trying to keep all those kids in check! I think the story was very realistic. Yes, there was underage drinking but at 16 I was drinking and sneaking into clubs that didn't check for ID (not that my parents know that). When you are 16 you can't wait to grow up and then you realise that growing up isn't fun at all and you wish you were 16 again!

I mixed between ebook and audiobook. I really liked the narrator. He has an easy voice to listen to and I did find myself hearing his voice in my head when reading the ebook. I really felt like he made Joe his own character. This book is a light read that will leave you smiling chapter after chapter.

I really enjoyed this book. It's a perfect summers afternoon/evening read. Grab an ice cream or a cold drink, slap on some sun cream and enjoy this one while the sun's still out.

This is a light, feel good summer read that took me back to my teenage years. A slow burner but decent read.

I loved joe and amy and all the side characters. this was a lovely story and i dont understand why it has bad reviews.

We all remember that one magical summer that changed our lives.

For Joe, it’s 1999. School is over, and with zero idea of what he’s meant to do for the rest of his life, he’s reluctantly accepted a job at the local summer camp. Anything to drown out the sharp grief of missing his dad and move on from what school calls his ‘anger problems’. But getting screamed at by hyperactive ten-year-olds is almost enough to make him quit on day one.

Almost.

Then he sees Amy Ashworth for the very first time, her black hair shining in the sun – and learns that nothing hits harder than first love.

She’s the only person he knows who reads for fun, or who’s seen Titanic fourteen times. But there’s another side to Amy. Soon, she’s the only person he’s ever been to a wild house party with, or kissed under the twinkling stars. It’s the happiest Joe has ever been… until the terrible day when what’s left of his family fractures into a million pieces.

Caught up in Amy’s whirlwind, Joe can’t bring himself to tell the truth about his life. Would his dad have wanted him to fight for the girl he loves, or protect his family, no matter what?

Only one thing is certain: this is the summer Joe will grow up. But when he looks back decades later, will he be ashamed of his choices? And will Amy still be by his side?

A sweet, heartwarming story that took me back to my childhood camps. I particularly liked the camp setting and think it was the perfect setting for this book, I don't think I would have enjoyed any other setting. Thank you netgalley and bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Perfect summer read to transport us all back to our youth and the summers of camp, and the freedom and emotional memories invoked by those times. This book was a heartwarming, nostalgic coming of age story about Joe, his struggles, and his way of coping and escaping by taking a job at a summer camp in the late 90's. We learn of Joe's family and friends, also the lessons he learned that summer and first love and what that entails. A light, fun read.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

This book has everything, a thriller, coming-of-age teen adult, romance. I really enjoyed it. It was a page-turner and made me go back to Ms. Wilkinson's backlist.

This is a slow, character-driven story — a little too slow for me, but well written nonetheless. I didn’t connect with the characters enough to really worry about what would happen to them. It’s heavily nostalgic, and the camp setting is fun. The quick fast-forward through time at the end is somewhat jarring, but I understand that people want neatly tied up endings. Not my kind of book, but not a bad book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I hate to say this, but this book was a DNF for me. It was slow and I could not connect with any of the characters. This book took place in 1999 but there was no indication while reading that this was the case. I gave it to 25% but just couldn't get into it.

Joe has very fond memories of the summer of 1999. At the age of 16, he had an unforgettable experience while at summer camp. He fondly remembers Amy and how he fell in love at that tender age. Volunteering at that summer camp brought Joe a different perspective in his life. In this wonderful coming of age story by Kerry Wilkinson, readers are treated to a beautifully written nostalgic story.

Unhappy at home and with life in general, that idyllic summer changed Joe's perspective. In fact, it changed his life. While the story is at times tragic, especially for the trials Joe experienced in his home life, it is also one of strength. One of change. One of courage. One of hope. Truly a story that readers can find themselves trading places with Joe and doing their own self-reflection. In fact, having been to camp myself as a young teenager, this book brought back many warm memories.

Kerry Wilkinson really surprised me. Having read several psychological thrillers by this talented author, Truly, Madly, Amy was a delightful change of pace. Also, I was able to enjoy this delightful story via audiobook. The narrator was Joe Jameson and he did a fabulous job bringing this warm and enjoyable story to life.

The author's note at the end of the book really warmed my heart as Mr. Wilkinson provided insight as to how this story came about. This is a book that I highly recommend for readers looking for a change of pace.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

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A story which follows Joe's life journey into adulthood. It is a great story line with believable characters. A great ending.

DNF i couldn’t get past the 20% mark for over a month…might pick it up again in the future who knows🤷‍♀️

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with this ARC.