Seven Summers is an emotional and heartfelt novel that explores love, loss, and personal growth over time. The story follows Liv and Finn, who meet six summers ago while working at a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline. Their connection is immediate, but a night of passion leads to a devastating tragedy, binding them together inextricably. Despite living separate lives—Finn in Los Angeles with his band and Liv in Cornwall with her family—they make a pact to reunite every summer if they are both single. As the years pass, their annual meetings are filled with passion and heartbreak, forcing them to confront their feelings and the complexities of their relationship.

Toon's writing is rich and intimate, capturing the beauty of the Cornish landscape and the depth of her characters' emotions. The novel skillfully navigates themes of commitment, choice, and the courage to follow one's heart amidst life's unexpected twists and turns.

This book is recommended for readers who enjoy contemporary romance novels that delve into complex relationships and personal growth.

The way I simultaneously loved and hated this book as it literally ripped out all my emotions and stomped on them in the very best way still has me reeling. It is so very easy to fall in love with the characters of Liv and Finn, not to mention Michael, and just as I imagined where the story might be taking me, a sudden twist has me veering off in a totally unforeseen direction, which is one of the best attributes to a fabulous book. This was my first read from Paige Toon and I am so very thankful to have had the opportunity to read this e-arc. Full of heart, emotions, trauma, tragedy, love, passion, friendship, loyalty, and devotion, this is one of those stories that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Definitely recommend, and I've already included it in my list of best books of 2024. I look forward to reading more from Paige! Thank you to Paige, Random House UK, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-arc!

This story had my emotions all over the place. I loved the time jumps and that fact that I cared about all the characters. Great read!

This book got me in my feels more than once. It’s so good. I loved Michael. It’s a must read for sure.

I LOVE PAIGE TOON!! I enjoyed her first book so much that the second she dropped her second book, Seven Summers. I knew I had to have it, I am so glad to be receiving this book to read before it was published because I devoured it on my Kindle. She always has a touch for a making her readers FEEL, her books always came with hardships that make you feel throughout the book. AND THIS BOOK DID THAT. We have Finn and Liv who are our characters and let me tell you, the character development in Only love can hurt like this prepared us for this one. Because we already know the relationship between them two but you have another character, Tom who basically stirs the pot. And it was a connection Liv knew she had to explore. But with personal growth and love, and grief we knew that Paige was going to take us on a rollercoaster. This book was everything from captivating you, endearing, and tons of emotions!

Thank you Paige Toon!

Too long and not enough was happening to keep me interested. I don’t think this author is for me. I didn’t enjoy the story or writing style.

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, it was a quick and easy read, and it kept me constantly engaged. I found myself eager to pick it up (which is always a good sign that I'm enjoying a book). I was eager to see where the story was going, and anytime I picked it up to read, it was hard to put down.

However, I somehow felt a bit let down by this one. I think it could have been deeply emotional, but something about it didn't cause me to really feel anything for the characters. Things reach a point where the main character, Liv, has to make a devastating and extremely difficult decision. There is build up to this, and as the reader, you can't help but feel anxious about how it will play out. No matter what she decides, there will be sadness, pain, repercussions. And given everything that led up to that point, you know the MC will be anguished about this decision. But...nope. Instead, she makes the decision seem fairly easy. It happens swiftly without any real depth and without much insight into what the character was feeling internally.

Which leads me to my next point. This is my first book from Ms. Toon, so I don't know if this is typical for her, but I found myself getting a bit annoyed/distracted by how often someone in the book would ask the MC a question, she would answer them, and then the next several paragraphs would be her internal stream of consciousness, which was a much longer, more involved answer to the question. I think the intended purpose was to give the reader backstory, and while this was a fairly succinct way of doing so, it became a bit annoying. I would find myself going back to make sure that section wasn't in quote, as it sounded as if she was still answering the question. But nope, we were just getting the super extended answer that was only happening inside her head. But that made it even more frustrating, when at the point in the book where she should have been MOST in her head, we got little to nothing of that internal struggle or dialogue. It just felt like a missed opportunity at a crucial point in the book.

Lastly, it read like a YA book to me, and I'm not a huge YA fan, so that took a bit of getting used to. If I wanted to read YA, I'd pick up a YA book. The voices of the characters felt very young, to the point that I had to keep reminding myself (early on) that they aren't in high school. But I do see now that this is considered "new adult", so the issue I have with the writing tone might just be my issue. Meaning you should take that with a grain of salt, as it may just be that new adult books aren't great options for me.

That all being said, it was still an interesting read. I was interested the entire time and wanted to see where the story went. I like the premise of the book and when done well, I really enjoy a difficult love story. I also loved the placement of the epilogue and thought that was a fun and unique way to write the book. My rating is a solid 3 stars, which means I liked the book but didn't love it. But three stars is NOT a bad rating!

Thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

PAIGE TOON!!!! 10/5 stars!!! I absolutely ate this book up so fast. I was fully invested the entire time and went through all the emotions. I laughed and cried in such a short amount of time. I loved the grief aspect of this book so much and how weird and messy it can all get.

3.5 Stars. Heartfelt and easy to read. Felt a bit long toward the end, but I enjoyed all of the characters and the story that spanned over so many years.

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons for my advance copy in exchange for my honest feedback.

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC of this book.

Liv, who lives in Cornwall, and Finn, who lives in the US, become bonded together and promise each other that as long as they're both single, they will spend every summer together. But how many summers can this go on before they're forced to move on? When Liv meets Tom and can finally imagine a realistic life and future for herself, she's forced to make a difficult decision. Does she continue getting her heart broken every fall when Finn returns home? Or move on from Finn and start a life with Tom?

I hate myself for taking so long to get this one finished. This book will break your heart and put it right back together. Then do it all over again.
This book is goes back and forth between past and present which got a little confusing at times trying to keep up, but I still loved the way this was written.

I wanted to love this book about Lexie and Fin's love story. The author writes in a very captivating way that makes you want to know more. However, the actual book could have been covered in half the time. The epilogue should have been in the actual book and not an add on. There is so much in the epilogue that it really is not a traditional epilogue. I loved the overall idea of the story, but it needed a faster pace and/or more depth.

This was the most perfect summer beach read for me that I didn’t realize I needed.

SEVEN SUMMERS is an emotional coming-of-age story featuring the romance between Liv and Finn, who both completely stole my heart. With themes of tragedy and loss, and self-discovery, I felt every emotion that the characters were feeling.

*many thanks to Putnam, PRH audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Liv and Finn our two characters who will break your heart and then put it back together. They meet and circumstances have bonded them and promise to spend every summer together, but when a new love interest,Tom, arrives for Liv After five years, what will happen on the sixth summer? What secrets are revealed and do you trust your head or your heart. I love Paige Toon!
Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Stop this one hurt. I never wanted to put this book down, i loved and hated it for everything it put me through

Another hit! This was such an amazing book! In every way! I love this author and will buy every book she writes! she can write about the carpet and Ill read it!

Seven Summers is a beautifully crafted coming-of-age tale that immerses readers in the transformative journey of its protagonist over the course of several pivotal summers. The author skillfully captures the essence of youth, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, allowing readers to experience the highs and lows alongside the characters. The lush descriptions of the setting serve as a vivid backdrop to the emotional landscape, making it easy to feel the warmth of sun-soaked days and the weight of life’s challenges.

The character development is a standout element, as each summer brings new experiences that shape their identities and relationships. The interplay between friendship, love, and personal growth is explored with sensitivity and depth. While some moments may feel familiar, the author’s heartfelt prose elevates the narrative, resonating with anyone who has navigated the complexities of youth. Overall, Seven Summers is an engaging and poignant read that beautifully encapsulates the fleeting nature of time and the lasting impact of those formative years.

This is my first book by this author and not my last! This book is a stunner. This is my kind of romance. Sweet and all consuming. Liv and Finn will break your heart. Darn, I wish I could read it for the first time again.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Penguin Group Putnam for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the story of Liv and Fin. I liked that this romance had a lot of depth and complex life issues to it . The end of the book really surprised me with the turn it took . Overall this book was really well written with more dimensional characters . I would def recommend!

Beautiful and romantic story about the hardships of love. I loved how complex and multi dimensional this book was. Paige Toon is a great author and this book is no exception!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the gifted eARC.

Grab the tissues, because this one will have you bawling! I loved everything about this book and I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.