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I’ve been dying to read Seven Summers and can honestly say that it exceeded my expectations! This is only my 3rd PT book, but I am, yet again, astounded at her ability to craft the most beautifully heartbreaking story.

This book broke my heart in all the best and worst ways, pieced it back together again, then repeated the cycle. I fell so deeply in love with these characters that it’s going to take me a while to recover from this one, but it’s definitely one that will stay with me forever. Thank you NetGalley & GP Putnam for the ARC, and thank you, Paige Toon, for creating another masterpiece!

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4.5!

Wow! What an emotional rollercoaster (in the best way)! This book follows Liv and Finns love story. My heart was so torn at times as I loved the characters she introduced. The way it worked out kind of destroyed me but also felt right.

This was my first Paige Toon book but adding her others to my TBR after this one!

Thank you Netgalley and Putnam Books for the eARC of this book!

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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This story will break your heart and repair it at least twice. This story is about love, loss, and fate. I loved Liv and her brother, Michael and how they drive each other crazy. Finn was probably my favorite character, but I always love a story with a musician as a main character, The accompanying playlist is just icing on the cake. Just a warning to those crazy people that don't read epilogues-so much happens in this epilogue that the events would be enough for an entire follow up book. Do yourself a favor and do not skip this one or you wont even really know how the book ends.

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This book was outstanding ! 5 stars ⭐️. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam / P. G Putnams sons for providing me with a digital reviewer copy in exchange for my review! This is the best book I’ve read in a long time. This book made me feel very possible emotion . Very well written . Will recommend !
This book was so heartfelt and will be a best seller during the summer !
In my opinion, Paige Toons best to date!

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This will be the romance of the summer for sure! I loved Liv's story! It was devastatingly wonderful and heartbreaking! A rollercoaster of emotions -but good ones! Light and a quick read.

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This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. A heartbreaking story about loss, love and finding one’s way. The ending was a surprise for me but felt a bit rushed. Thank you Netgalley and Penguin for the advanced copy!

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I loved this book so much more then I expected! I went in not knowing much and totally fell in love with Paige Toon’s writing and the romance she created. But it isn’t just a romance it has such good friendships and really is touching. I am not usually a love triangle fan but the way this was done with out giving too much away didn’t bother me at all and I actually found myself rooting for both Finn and Tom at times. Liv is so relatable and easy to connect with. I loved the alternating summers - even if it was a bit jarring at times I think it worked. Will be purchasing a copy for myself and our library!

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absolutely adored this story. i laughed, i cried & i was fully invested in these characters. would definitely recommend!

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Liz and Finn meet on the Cornish coastline, but Finn's home is in the United States, they agree to meet every summer as long as they are single. will this be the year they don't meet?

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Absolutely 5⭐️ read!! I was not ready for the heart wrenching roller coaster of emotions I was about to experience! Story goes from past and present of several summers and two amazing love stories! I will cherish this book forever!

Thank you NetGalley!

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Surely a good beach read and atmospheric with the summer cottage setting, but it reminded me so much of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, I had a hard time getting into the story with the more flowery writing style. The pact was a cute touch!

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I got the got of being able to read this early. And I have to say it was an incredible read. I got so sucked into Liv and her story. Definitely hits you in the feels. I loved how well the author wrote this book. Will happily recommend this to others!

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I've discovered Page Toon recently and find her writing voice to be honest, raw and pleasing. She takes on some hard topics in this book (as she has done in other's she has written) so be forewarned to browse the topics that may be sensitive. to some readers.
Liv and Finn have this "pact" that they maintain for 7 summers; no contact throughout the year and each summer if they are both single, they will resume their intimate relationship. The author does create a nice slow burn between these two and at times it's a little frustrating to know how much each of them cares for the other but their time is so short-lived.
My heart broke for this couple in so many ways but the raw, emotional story was written so well that I could actually feel the pain coming from both of them.
Just when you think Liv has moved on, there's even more twists to the story.
I can only say that if you go into this as blindly as possible, your heart will soar, fall and then fly once more.... it's beautiful and I really recommend this one!

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I'm so sorry but I really struggled with this book. I had a hard time getting into the story and a harder time really caring at all about Liv. I wanted to enjoy this book but I just don't think it was the right timing for me. I'm certain a lot of people out there will enjoy this story but it just wasn't for me.

Thank you netgalley for the review copy.

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This was a nice diversion from my usual heavier reads . It took a while to get in to the groove with the alternating summers but once I did it was hard to put down.

Thank you to net galley for the advanced reader copy .

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Seven Summers
By: Paige Toon

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and getting to see Liv and her story. I loved watching her and Finn’s love story play out.. but then here comes Tom.. I really wanted to stay team Finn.. but I became team Tom. Esp after her friends reiterated how happy she was.. and I loved their love story too..

Ughh a love triangle.. and of course tears were shed.. I really hoped the story wasn’t going to play out this way but it did.. and my heart hurts in alot of ways but it’s also happy. One part of me is devastated and the other part of me is so happy..

Anyway it was a good read! A lot of tragedy and a lot of growth and happiness!!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My review is strictly my own.
I am not a fan of books that go back and forth between the past and present but this book really drew me in.
Liv is home for the summer from University and has plans to only stay for the summer. Tragedy strikes and her dreams fall apart. Finn enters the scene on holiday from American and they become involved. A beautiful and heartbreaking story of loss, love, grief and healing through 7 summers.
Great story and characters were engaging.

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This is such a beautiful but also heartbreaking story that spans the love story of Liv and Finn over six summers. They meet one summer, discover that one lives in the UK and the other in Los Angles and they make a pact to come together and continue their romance each summer if they are both single. I think this book is so much more than a romance; it's about love, loss, grief, family, angst, friendships and the choices we have to make for our own happiness. I think it's best to go into this blind, because so much happens and the ending is something you'll never forget.

Thank you to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the eARC of this book.

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Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House for the ARC!

This was an amazing read! I predict this will be one of the top reads this summer and I couldn't put this down once I started reading! I loved Paige's writing and her ability to make you feel all of the emotions throughout - pain, guilt, happiness. I also loved the overall setting of the book and how charming it was.

I don't typically like love triangles or flipping back and forth between the past and present, but Seven Summers is definitely an exception! I throughly enjoyed this book, and look forward to reading more from Paige!

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This book was definitely heart felt. I loved Liv and can’t imagine her position. She had to face a lot of hardships and it definitely tugged at my heartstrings. I adored Michael and loved all of his scenes. He always managed to make me laugh. This will be the perfect beach read! Thank you to NetGalley for my e-arc!

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