Truly, Madly, Amy was an entertaining and emotional coming-of-age story set in 1999. It followed Joe, a young summer camp counselor, who struggles after the passing of his father and his mother's worsening depression. So when he meets his fellow camp counsellor, Amy, life begins to seem just a little bit brighter...

This books was nostalgic and highly entertaining, while also dealing with read everyday issues in a smart and serious way. If you're looking for a coming-of-age summer book about first loves, friendship, and family, this is the one for you.

I received this ARC in the form of an audiobook which was of high quality. I really liked the narrator's voice and he fitted well the characters. My only complaint would be that it felt a little slow at times and I had to listen to it on 1.5speed.

My thanks to the author: Kerry Wilkinson, publisher: Bookouture Audio, and NetGalley for an ARC of this audiobook, which was ably performed by Joe Jameson.

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- first book read from this author and did not dissapoint . it gotten be hooked from the first chapter .
i think the ending was lacking and need more answer but probably best if there is a season 2 for this and it will be answered . well recommended thriller!

+thankyou netgalley for the opportunity

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I enjoyed listening the the audiobook of this coming of age story. I loved the setting and the overall feel. Not much romance, but that was ok.

This was a really well crafted story. The characters are really well developed and the progression of the relationships in this book are very well paced and feel very real to the age and maturity of the characters.
For me personally, the ending was not the best but I do understand what the author was going for and I am sure it works for a lot of people. The other weak plot point for me was the mother's depression. For the first half of the book it was actually very well presented and crafted but about mid way (after the climax of this plot line) it kind of faded away in a not so realistic way.
Overall, a very good coming of age story that can be enjoyed by "older" readers also.

An enjoyable read about Joe and Amy, both volunteering at a summer camp. For Joe it's an escape from his broken family, following the death of his father. It's a great story, watching Joe grow from a boy to a man over that summer, learning about his anger and how he is responsible for his own actions. An enjoyable read.

Oh wow! I loved this book so much! loved Joe and Amy!
This is one of those books that will stick with me for a very long time. As I sit here writing this review, I may have a tear or two because it's over. This is a story about falling in love for the first time and the problems that come with it. We learn of Joe's family and friends, also the lessons he learned that summer. I felt the story was more about Joe than it was a love story

I listened to Truly, Madly, Amy as an audiobook and it blew me away. The story is told from the point of view of Joe, our protagonist, who is now thirty-six, but tells the reader/listener all about his summer as a sixteen-year-old. Very much a coming-of-age book, Joe talks of new experiences in his life, a summer job, a girlfriend, and reading his first ever book for fun!

Joe has to deal with many things during the six weeks of the summer of 1999, his father’s death, his mother’s depression, his sister moving ahead with her own life, and what he is going to do with his own, once he receives his exam results. He also has to learn how to manage his heightened teenage feelings, both of love and anger, and the consequence of what happens if he can’t control them.

Truly, Madly, Amy sent me straight back to my teenage years, as I reflected on the similarities and differences between my life, and Joe and Amy’s. You learn so much as you grow from childhood into adulthood and I think that what you learn, shapes you as an adult. There are changes I would make if I had my time over again, especially in regard to what I studied. Consequently, this may well have led to making different choices in life, particularly with my career and relationships. I may not have met my best friend or my husband if I had chosen a different career. Who knows!

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance, coming-of-age and simply a good all-rounder.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen to and review a copy of Truly, Madly, Amy by Kerry Wilkinson.

I liked the sound of this book - a coming of age story is always a good choice, especially since those years are way behind me now!

The settings are interesting; the camp sounds like a great place for young people to spend time together, taking part in enjoyable activities and spending time together as a group. The story was also unique in that it wasn't just about how the camp encourages the campers to grow and expand their horizons, but also, ultimately, how it assists the counsellors to find themselves as well.

The story was a bit slow at times, but their were other chapters where there was quite a bit going on so it struck a good balance.

Not a bad book to pass the time.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading TRULY, MADLY AMY, but I ended up loving this sweet romance between Amy and Joe who meet at a summer camp.

It gave me such first crush Summer romance vibes, and was such a fun, nostalgic read. I listened to the audiobook copy, and thought the narrator was a good choice, as Joe.

*many thanks to Bookouture Audio and netgalley for the gifted copy for review

This book is nostalgic, heartwarming and bittersweet! Love that it was set in the late 90's - made my nostalgic for sure!

Truly, Madly, Amy was interesting. It was not quite what I was expecting but I did find it enjoyable nonetheless. This heartwarming romantic comedy. Joe meets Amy and is forced to confront decision with life altering repercussions. The story weaves its way along in a nostalgic way as Joe's life fast forwards and rewinds to various pivotal moments in his life.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook.

An enjoyable read. I enjoyed the narrator but I did find the story slow in certain parts. A good read nonetheless.

I really liked the narrator for this book and I liked the overall story. I just feel like it was. A little slow at times. I did really a enjoy the angst and the way it ended too

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

The narration was perfect. The narrator was can do both the female and male voices distinctly.

After reading the blurb I thought I’d love this book. Unfortunately I’ve come back to this book a few times and have struggled to get into it every time. I’ve heard great things about it but I couldn’t connect to Joe. I officially DNF’d around 25%. Giving it 2 stars because I really did like the plot and the narrator.

This is a love story about Amy and Joe, who are young sweethearts who meet at a local summer camp. They both are drawn to each other, and they have to learn to trust each other. This is important, as they both have crazy family backgrounds which mean that they both find it hard to trust people. Joe is the main character in this story and it is he who tells the story from his point of view. It is interesting to see how, as the book goes on, he discovers himself, while he is also discovering what it feels like to be in love.

I enjoyed this book, and the male narrator did a good job in portraying Joe and his life as he is turning into an adult. I found it very interesting.

Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

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.

I loved this! "Truly, Madly, Amy" by Kerry Wilkinson was a wonderful coming of age story. It was narrated by Joe Jameson and he was perfect. I can’t see anyone doing a better job.
This really spoke to me and I was rooting for Joe the whole time. I highly recommend listening to this one.
This is not the same story at all but I had the same feelings of Normal People (Hulu). Intense struggle of feelings, obvious attraction and tons of awkward moments. It was like I saw this couple from a distance and couldn’t stop watching them. I wanted to be their friend.
It’s hard growing up and then we have flawed parents. This was so much more than a romance. This was broken families and friends. Seeing loss and depression and death up close.
Was it sad? No it wasn’t. Get this book and see if I’m right.
Thanks Bookouture via NetGalley

I just couldn’t get into it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ And that’s not something that happens often. I may revisit during a dry spell and update my feedback.