Summer Nights and Meteorites is a light and fun read that does a good job walking the reader through the twists and turns of the summer in between high school and college and what it's like for children and parents to begin relating as adults. While I'm not sure Reynolds understands how summer jobs work (even on Nantucket, just walking in and asking is a stretch for 2024) she does know how to write engaging characters who deal with their issues in a believable way. I loved the way Jordan developed over the course of the story and appreciated how true to the coming-of-age storyline her reactions were. The astronomy subplot was my favorite part, and I would honestly be so excited to read a whole book set around the real discovery of Gibson's Comet. Overall, this book is a fun summer read with engaging main characters and some side characters I would love to see developed further if there are more books in this universe.

A perfect summer read! This book gives off beachy vibes and has so many good tropes. This is a wonderful coming-of-age story.

Jordan’s first summer at Nantucket where her dad lives is already going unexpectedly. On the ferry over to the beach town, she meets the mystery boy where they share a make out session without sharing any names. When Jordan gets to her father’s house, she’s shocked to find that she must hare a house with the boy from the boat, Ethan, as he is her father’s research assistant. Jordan immediately clocks the relationship between her father and Ethan, and she does not like it. Trying to impress her dad, Jordan gets a job as a research assistant for an astronomer. This job ends up having a lot of responsibility to share with Ethan. While they’re working together, they realize a few things. First, her father and her boss would make a very cute couple. Second, a shocking discovery about a well known astronomer. Lastly, that Jordan and Ethan work together really well.

There were many different tropes in this book including enemies-to-lovers, black cat x golden retriever, small town and nerdy main characters. The growth of the characters was my favorite thing about this book, which is why I would classify this as a perfect coming-of-age story. I absolutely loved the ending and I am very eager to read more by this author!

"Summer Nights and Meteorites" is a charming and whimsical romance that beautifully captures the magic of summer and the wonder of unexpected connections. Its heartfelt storytelling and endearing characters make it a delightful and refreshing read.

There are things about this book that I enjoyed- the Jewish rep, women in STEM, the Nantucket setting. But I felt that the story was a bit slow overall.

Thank you to G. P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the ARC. I have not read the other books by Hannah Reynolds that take place in this interlocking universe but I really enjoyed this one. It was a very sweet teen romance. At times, it did not feel as though the stakes were very high and that can be a problem when reading a romance for me, but I think it was because it was a teen romance. I will almost always enjoy a coastal summer romance though and this was no exception.

This book was good and enjoyable. I enjoyed the Nantucket setting and astronomy elements. The romance was simple but cute I loved how supportive Ethan and Jordan were of each other especially when going through hard things. I wish the romance went a little deeper it felt very surface-level at times. Overall this was a good read, its perfect if your looking for a YA where romance is only a sideplot.

I really enjoyed this book. It did show how it is cool
To be interested in Stem subjects. Jordan’s dad is writing a book and his assistant Ethan seems to be taking up her dad’s time. Jordan is doing various things along the way to get his attention all the while falling for Ethan.

Me?? Rating an ARC 5 STARS??

I really enjoyed this book so much more than I expected, it blew away all my expectations for it. The main character felt so relatable and messy. She was going through life and all its insecurities while also going on a new adventure. The MMC was just absolutely perfect. I need one. He was the sweetest and so smart and I LIVED for their banter. They had me kicking my feet, giggling every time they interacted. Their chemistry was so perfect. But this book also didn't just focus on the romance. All of the problems in the plot didn't really stem from the building relationship, they came from the main character struggling trying to get her dads attention and diving deep into research on female astronomers. The way everything played off each other was just how it should have been.

This book is PERFECT for summer, and you would probably like it if you liked The Summer of Broken Rules. It has all the vibes of summer while also having science as a subplot, diving into sea navigation and astronomy and the age-old problems of women fighting for their spots in science.

Summer Nights and Meteorites is a good summer read that blends science and YA romance. I like the inclusion of girls in STEM.

The characters, especially Hannah, are well-developed, and Hannah's growing relationship with her dad adds depth to the story. The romance, though charming, is like the "instant love" kind, which might not appeal to everyone.

The book explores complicated family relationships well, making the story relatable and heartfelt. While the plot is slow-paced, it allows a better exploration of characters and scientific elements.

Overall, it's a good book, a cute, heartwarming story perfect for a lazy summer day.

I adored this book. It was more than just a swoony summer romance although it was that too. Jordan was dealing with a lot of different things emotionally. I loved her journey through all these issues. I really enjoyed her research and the small story within the story.

3.5 stars

Summer Nights and Meteorites is a fun summer read combining science and ya romance. This felt very reminiscent of an Ali Hazelwood novel in how it handled women in science, albeit in a ya setting.

Thanks to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for the review copy.

I loved this book so much that I read it in one sitting. I loved the characters, and their development. and the storyline. It was just a sweet romance book. I would definitely recommend this book.

While on the ferry to Nantucket to visit her father, Jordan meets a boy, and shares a brief kiss. She then discovers that the boy is none-other then Ethan Barbanel, her father's research assistant, who she has secretly hated since she feels that he replaced her in her dad's life.

I listened to this on audio, and think the narrator did a great job with these characters. I liked the banter between Ethan and Jordan, and thought they had good chemistry. I do think their relationship was a bit insta-lovey, which I'm not the biggest fan of, but it didn't get on my nerves too much. One of my favourite parts of the book, was the complex relationship between Jordan and her dad, and really liked how it developed in the end. We got a dual timeline, with a bit of a mystery behind a comet and its discovery, which made for a fun addition to the romance.

This is the third book in the series but could be read as a stand-alone. So I received an e-arc of this book but I forgot to download it before it got archived into the system but I saw an audiobook on my library app and decided to listen to it. First of all, I have to mention that the narrator did an amazing job with narrating the charcter. She perfectly captured Jordan’s pov. I enjoyed the storyline of this book. It was well thought out and I loved the whole astronomer aspect of the story. The pacing was perfect and I enjoyed the summer setting. 

Jordan is the FMC of the story and I have to say that I just didn’t like her character. I was often annoyed with her and her attitude. There are many side characters and Ethan and Jordan’s dad are the main ones. I liked Ethan’s character and wish we got his pov. The romance is instant love and forced proximity. The romance was okay because I wasn’t enjoying Jordan’s character but I loved seeing the father-daughter bond develop. 

The ending was great and I loved seeing a women’s name in Stem come to life. I recommend checking out this book if you want a summer reading featuring a Jewish FMC. 

*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in retrun*

I received a copy of Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds from Penguin Young Readers Group via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A MC who has sworn off all boys and then meets a cute boy on the ferry to go to spend the summer with her father? Yes, we can all see where this is going. Of course this random hook up is then thrown further into chaos when said cute boy happens to be Jordan's father's assistant. Someone who she already has mixed feelings about - mainly about feeling replaced and neglected by her father. This was a fun summer teen romance read that I really enjoyed.

Listen, I’m a sucker for an mc with daddy issues so I thought this book would be a perfect five star read for me but I ended up really struggling to vibe with it.

First, I love the idea of having a noncommittal make out and later finding out that person is the boy you’re in a one sided rivalry with but again, it didn’t work for me here. It felt like Jordan was taking all of her issues with her dad and turning them into Ethan’s problem in a way and it just felt off.

For me the circumstances of Jordan living with her aunt and uncle felt a little unclear too. I still don’t understand when/why she stayed with them, if it was an all year thing or just the summers, and their financial situation was also a little blurry.

I did absolutely adore the cousins, Ethan, and his whole family. Miri seems like someone I’d absolutely want to be friends with and was a highlight of the book for me.

Regardless thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book.

I loved this book so much!! Hannah’s Golden Doors series is one of my faves! And of course, I love that there’s always Jewish rep and adoration for the culture.

I loved the interests of the nautical seas and astronomy in this and I really enjoyed Jordan and Ethan’s relationship.

I hope there are more novels in this series! Might be one of my favorites of the year so far!

When Jordan goes to Nantucket for the summer the last thing she wants to do is see the guy her dad is replacing her with.
Turns out he's a lot more than she realizes

I adored this book so much! The Golden Doors series is one of my favorites. I always learn so much in Hannah's books and I love the setting of Nantucket. It's always so much fun to be back with the Barbanel family and get to know everyone better. I liked Hannah and the way she truly opened up to her dad as the book went on. I liked her boss a lot and this was a very fun read!

This book was a very cute, sweet summer romance. I liked the characters and the story a lot, as well as the sometimes complicated family relationships.