Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC of this heart-wrenching story about Liv, and the two men that contribute to her emotional journey - of love, self-growth. Set in a back and forth timeline, it'll take you through all emotions. Highly recommend picking this book up to feel all the feels.

This was my first Paige Toon and it gave me major Carley Forney vibes from the beginning. I loved all the characters and all of their broken pieces. This book is a beautifully written exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Toon masterfully weaves together past and present, drawing readers into a story that is both heartwarming and poignant. The characters are deeply relatable, and their journeys resonate long after the final page. This novel is a perfect summer read, filled with emotion and moments that remind us of the enduring power of love.

This book is perfect for those who love:
-Second chance romance
-Love Triangles
-Summer Flings
-Dual Timelines
-Emotionally driven storylines

Thank you to NetGalley for the gifted copy.

Seven Summers definitely isn’t your typical romance novel and love triangles are typically on my list of least enjoyed tropes but this one had me sobbing. Even though we only ever saw the characters year to year for a month or less of summer, their storylines were extremely well written. Watching Liv and Finn grow and change over the course of these summers shattered my heart over and over again but I loved every minute of it.

Wow, what a ride...
I am usually all for easy, funny rom-com reads but just a heads up this is definitely not that type of book
Main characters: Liv. Tom and Finn (love triangle type of troupe kinda)
This book is about 6 summers that lead to falling in love and 1 summer that changes everything
Liv and Finn- meet 1 summer (the first summer) while working together and they make a promise that if they are both single they will spend the summer together every year.
I have no idea how they could have made this pact, nothing I could ever see myself being able to do and then let it continue for multiple summers.
So for 6 summers this happens, oh and by the way the growth and character development is fantastic.
Then the 7th summer comes and then enters Tom and all the craziness breaks loose.
I am not sure how I feel about Tom and his place in this book bc I was 100% Team Liv Finn and wanted a happily ever after for them, just read that book and you will see why.
There is so much going on in this book, so many emotions.
The ending ohmygosh, so much to think about and process.

This was so good! A bit of a slow start and a little long but it was worth it. Paige Toon is right up there with Colleen Hoover when it comes to romance. Stories filled with heartache and true love, Give this one a try and definitely read some of her others when you have the chance.
Thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, & Paige Toon for this ARC.

A beautiful, heart wrenching, poignant story about friendship and love through time and space. Pacing was perfect and the story had me engrossed and connected to the characters . I was rooting so hard the entire novel for Finn and Liv. I really love Paige’s writing style and will continue to recommend her books.

Seven Summers is an emotional love story that completely engulfs you from the first page.

The beautiful setting of this book added so much atmosphere to the story. The story is perfectly told in the present with Tom and in the past with Finn. The buildup of the relationship over the years between Liv and Finn makes you ache for them to be together. Each summer that Liv and Finn spend together there is just enough plot in each chapter that it didn't feel like it was just a few weeks, Once we are introduced to Tom I couldn't wait to get back to his chapters, they were perfectly woven in with the story. I was torn throughout the whole book on which man I felt Liv had a better connection with, both male characters were perfect in their own way. The story is flawlessly told with strong characters who were all very likeable. This book had everything from growth, sadness, and love.

This book was beautiful, heartbreaking and so sweet all at the same time. I’m going to keep this review short and sweet with saying that this is a really good semi heavy, enjoyable, beautiful summer book.

The romance, the family dynamics, the absolute heartbreak and everything in between were written perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy. This book gave me all the feels. It felt similar to other books I’ve read in the same time next summer concept, but this took it further, which I really enjoyed. I love Liv’s story and highly recommend this book.

This book was perfect for a summer beach read. I loved reading about these two characters that kept coming back to each other summer after summer.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved seeing how the relationship changed over the years. I only wish the ending wasn’t so rushed. Overall, great book that I’ll recommend to my friends!

Wow!
Just as I thought that I have enough of Paige Toon's heartwarming stories, here she comes again presenting my heart with another one I cannot possibly hate. This is beautiful in every aspect. The touch of a look back to somehow make it a coming-of-age genre in very pertinent. Bring tissues because they are certainly necessary!

Thank you Putnam and Paige Toon for a gifted copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

I wanted so badly to like this book, but unfortunately, it just didn’t connect with me.

I enjoy a good love triangle, but only when both love interests are worthy and likable. I couldn’t stand Finn - he was selfish more often than not. Tom was such a great person/love interest so I couldn’t get behind Liv having such a problem choosing and indulging Finn when Tom was around.

The book started picking up in the middle and I was enjoying it, but I wound up not being able to get past the ending.

I’ll keep this review short because I think this may have just been not the right book for me. I know many others who loved it, so read the synopsis on slide 2 and decide for yourself if it’s for you!

This was my first book by this author. This book warmed and broke my heart! I wish the epilogue was a bit less rushed but still loved it! Also felt like there were too many side characters to keep track of that maybe weren’t fully necessary to introduce. Would have rather gotten to know Tom better.

Quite an emotional read, but an enjoyable narrative. Fans of Carley Fortune and Abbi Jimenez will like this one!

This was my first Toon story and now I want to go read more by her. At times I got confused as to which summer I was up to, past or present. Liv was a heartwarming character that finally came into her own with her sculpting. I’m not sure I found Finn that nice of a guy but in the end he warmed up to me. I felt the ending wrapped up nicely but was too quick, short paragraphs instead of chapters. A good book club selection.

This was a really enjoyable book. It goes back and forth from past to present. It goes from the first summer that Finn and Liv met and how their story unfolds as time goes on and the bumps along the way.

Book Name: Seven Summers
Author: Paige Toon

ARC
Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons

Stars: 3

- Thoughts.
- ANGSTY
I thought this was a Rom-Com
- NOT A ROM COM
- Greif Trauma and Lost Expectations
- Not my style but Great Book

Format: Kindle (ARC)/Audio
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really liked it, read it!
🌶️ Rating: 0

"Seven Summers" by Paige Toon tore my heart to pieces in the best way. This a closed door romance and I rated it 3.5 stars. This isn't your typical summer romance. It weaves through the lives of Liv, Finn, and Tom, bouncing between the past and present, and it's filled with so many twists and turns that my emotions didn't know who to root for.

Liv's character development, shaped by a tragic accident, is truly inspiring, while the slow-burn romance between her and Finn is so palpable that you can't help but cheer them on, despite all the hurdles. Tom's arrival complicates things, but it adds depth and realism to the story, making it impossible to put down.

This is my first time reading/listening to Toon’s writing, and it is such a great experience. She perfectly captures the rugged beauty of the Cornish coastline and her characters’ emotional turmoil. The portrayal of disabilities is done with such authenticity and care. The alternating timelines kept me engaged and made the story all the more compelling. Liv's growth over seven summers is beautifully portrayed, making this more than just a love story—it's a tale of self-discovery and resilience.

Absolutley wrecked my emotions and I ain't even mad about it, because it was a good therapeutic cry. Thank you Paige for this novel! It is an unforgettable read.