This book was absolutely amazing! I need more queer camp books as soon as possible, because this was the best! I loved the MCs and the way the romance unfolded. The ending made me cry happy tears!

For me this was an meh read. The characters are older but acted so much younger, yes they are at camp but still. The instant love was super quick and just felt pushed on us in a way. It was nice to see people as themselves and enjoying life. but otherwise, blah.

this was very sweet. A little too insta romance for my taste but the chemistry and banter was so good.

Liked the first half better than the second, but it was cute! I found that the couple and the main character were not the easiest to root for and some of the side characters seemed a bit out of place.

Really loved that the setting was at an ADULT summer camp. I did really like the contrast in the main characters in the sense of one being very extroverted and the other introverted. I do wish there was more of a deviation in some way because even though the storyline was fun, it unfortunately is a bit forgettable.

That Summer Feeling is quite literally the perfect summer read. This book takes place at an adult summer camp (that will absolutely have readers wishing it was a real place because it sounds so dang fun) where our two main characters meet and are swept up into each other. I loved how different our main characters were, one being super outgoing and the other being a bit more introverted. I felt that this is a good way to have more readers be able to connect with one of them and the story all together.. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who is yearning for old summer camp feels, a cute love story, or just a great summer read!!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Having grown up attending summer camp and spending many summers working at summer camp during college and beyond, I love reading books set at summer camps. That Summer Feeling is set at Camp Carl Cove, which two former camper twin brothers bought and reopened for an adult week-long session. Garland, recently divorced, attends with her sister, although they are surprised to learn they won’t be staying in the same cabin or on the same color war team - but that’s ok because it’s camp! But Mason, the man Garland briefly crossed paths with at the airport during her honeymoon, happens to be at camp, too. And Garland has had a premonition that he will be in her life. It’s a good thing she is rooming with his sister, Stevie…
The book depicts an insta-love relationship, which I usually find hard to believe, and I especially struggled to get behind this one as it is a queer awakening for the character. While I do think that summer camp has the ability to help someone figure themself out, to me, this mix of tropes was a bit too much. However, if you’re a fan of either/both, this read could be right up your alley.
In all honesty, I had to look up a Hannah Montana reference on YouTube, but it definitely added to my enjoyment of this read 🤣 So if you're a HM fan, you might enjoy checking this one out. I have no clue why I didn't read it sooner!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

It was such a great romance and setting. The characters were awkward but it was a sweet exploration of comphet and how it feels to date someone who is outgoing when you think you're not

Starts with a magical vision, continues with an adult summer camp (where do I sign up?). Sweet second chance romance.

Turns out you're never too old for a summer camp romance. Or a change of heart. When a divorced woman attends a sleepaway camp for adults only, she reconnects with a man from her past--only to catch feelings for his sister instead.

This made me nostalgic for my summer camp days to many years ago. Such fond memories and the perfect setting for this one. Honestly, I don’t read a lot of LGBTQ romances, not sure why, but this one does such a great job of showcasing that Garland and Stevie have the sweetest romance.

I’ve read a few diverse books lately that constantly remind me that they are diverse by constantly telling me throughout the book instead of me just experiencing their life. This one sat back and had the romance play out and I was so rooting for the couple to jump from friends to more.

I giggled with the characters and pined to be at camp with them.

A lot of people loved this one but for me it fell short of expectations. I thought it leaned too heavily on the trip of insta-love at the expense of a well-developed love story. While the premise holds promise, the narrative rushes into a romantic connection between the MCs, leaving little room for genuine emotional depth or connection.

I loved the thought of adult summer camp so I really was excited to pick this up. While some readers may appreciate the immediate romantic tension, those seeking a more nuanced and well-crafted love story may find it lacking. A more gradual and thoughtful exploration of the characters' emotions could have elevated this book from a fleeting romance to a more enduring and resonant love story.

This was such a beautiful story, filled with wonderful characters and second chances. I felt very hopeful while reading this book and the ending made my heart sing. My only regret is reading this during winter and not summer, but it definitely made my feel like it was summer with how much my heart melted!

"That Summer Feeling" offers a delightful sapphic love story set in an adult summer camp, weaving themes of sisterhood and chosen family. Garland's journey, post-divorce, brings a mix of humor and heart, with laugh-out-loud moments. While the camp setting is fun, the story might resonate more with a younger audience despite its adult context. The tale beautifully explores love's unexpected paths amid the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a charming summer read.

This book was pretty cute but I never really felt connected to any of the characters. I did like the summer camp setting but there was a bit too much whimsy for me to really enjoy this one fully! Nice cast of characters though, and fun vibes. 3.5 rounded up.

🌈Queer rep: bi/pan woman, FF main relationship. Gay male side characters, trans woman side character, nonbinary side character.

Unfortunately, I fell very middle of the road on this book. On one hand, I was able to flow through the narration relatively painlessly as far as readability--but I just didn't connect with the characters as much as I'd hoped I would have. I'm definitely interested in more from this author, but for now I'm leaving this with three stars and a bit of disappointment. Thank you for the ARC!

This was possible one of my favorite reads of this year. An adult summer camp sets the stage for this adorable beach read that packs just the right amount of angst and love. Not only that, but its queer! Which that in itself makes it top tier. I've never been one for the found family trope, but this is the second one this year that I have fallen in love with. Garland doesn't go to this camp to find love, but to find herself. After recently going through a divorce from her husband, she is just trying to figure out just in fact who she is. Thats when Stevie steps in. The two bond and become friends all while Garland is falling in love with her. This gave me all those wonderful butterflies in the stomach moments and the heart skipping. It hit all the right spots.

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That Summer Feeling delivers exactly that. A beach read set at an adult summer camp, this read is low angst and very wholesome. The beginning of the book starts out with a bit of chaos: a flashback to the past, a bit of family history to set the stage, and a frantic rush through the airport to catch a flight—not to mention a vision (there’s a light helping of woo in the beginning, but the book doesn’t involve much magical realism). But the pace slows considerably after the prologue, as the rest of the book spans the course of only seven days.

Our main character Garland requires a bit of patience—she’s 32 years old with zero sense of self identity, though the thing she’s got going for her is the awareness of that flaw. It’s one of the reasons she’s at this camp. Garland is licking her wounds from a recent divorce (to a man; this a toaster oven situation) but is also sort of letting the divorce define her in the same way that the relationship defined her. She was Married—now she’s Divorced. And she might just be done with romance, unless of course her fella decides to take her back. She’s hoping this summer camp will lead to a new start.

On paper, Garland is the sort of character that should really annoy me. She might really annoy you. But I found her to be so obtuse about her own feelings that it was actually kind of hilarious. When she meets Stevie, her roommate at camp, she’s immediately fascinated by her, and the two form a “camp alliance.” Despite enjoying her new friend’s company more than is typical of a platonic relationship, Garland takes a while to come around to realizing her queerness. It’s not for a lack of having queer friends or exposure to the idea of sexuality being fluid, she’s just been so caught up in a heteronormative idea of things like marriage as a measure of success she’s never paused to consider her sexuality.

Vague spoilers: Once she realizes her feelings for Stevie are romantic, it opens the floodgates for her Big Moment of Self Realization. For those who hate the instalove trope, you’ll likely not love Insta I Just Figured My Shit Out either, so you’ve been warned! It does make for a refreshing third act when our main character, in a situation where a main character usually does something monumentally stupid, instead shows her growth as a person. It’s tough to pull off that kind of low angst read yet still maintain tension through the end of the book, but That Summer Feeling gets it right.

There are also some solid themes of found family, not needing others to define your worth, and the difficulty developing adult friendships. With the addition of tropes that keep things light and help make this a pretty fluffy book overall, this is perfect for a relaxing day at camp.

that summer feeling by Bridget Morrissey hits all those feelings of summer camp, marshmallows, campfires, finding love during the summer, and finding your home. I adored this so much; it reminded me of my childhood. I was a camper kid. This rekindled my spark for how much joy camping and making new friends can bring, plus it's queer, which makes it even better. That Summer Feeling is out everywhere now, buy, request at your library, or borrow from a friend. This is one you'll want to add to your Tbr

- Found Family
- Friends to Lovers
- Summer Camp Romance
- Queer Romance

I was gifted a copy by Berkley Romance but since have purchased two copies of my own. All thoughts are my own.