I don't reach much YA anymore but I love this interconnected series set on Nantucket and the latest book is no exception! This will make you think about the sky and about science and it was so intelligently written but also a lot of swoons! I really enjoyed it and cannot recommend this series enough!

Summer Nights and Meteorites comes out next week on May 21, 2024, and you can purchase HERE!

However, people underestimated the greatness of combat boots, which went on my list of things I appreciated (specifically, their arch support). I'd taken the CapeFlyer from Boston to Hyannis, and good shoes were crucial as I hauled my two suitcases from the train station to the harbor. I maneuvered my load down the sidewalk edging Hyannis's port, passing men loading giant cages onto a weathered fishing vessel next to elegant catamarans.

When I neared shouting distance of the ferry building, I dropped into one of the many Adirondack chairs lining the green. Forty minutes until my ferry left, and it hadn't arrived yet, either, though people already waited by the dock. I closed my eyes and leaned my head back, trying to let the sunshine and lapping water soothe me. How bad could this summer be? Most people would be thrilled to spend three months on Nantucket.

When I opened my eyes a few minutes later, a boy sat in the chair closest to me, eating pizza out of a box. Broad shoulders, aquiline nose, and an easy confidence in the way he took up space. Too good-looking and exactly my type. I'd dated guys with his same rangy frame and smiling eyes before, and they'd been all flirtation and flattery right up until they dumped me.

I received a copy of this book as an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher, PenguinTeen, Penguin Group, and Penguin Young Readers Group in return for an honest review.

This is a very cute YA summer romance story, and I think readers ages 16+ would enjoy it. I didn't realize this was the third book in a series when I requested it, but it stood alone very well, and I didn't feel like I had missed anything by not reading the previously released books. Given this story I would be willing to read other books in this series.

Jordan just graduated high school and she is about to spend her summer before college in Nantucket where her father is spending his summer researching for his next history book. She is a flirt and considers herself a bit of a mess, and decides to swear off boys for the summer and focus on earning her dad's respect as a seriously smart chica. However, on the ferry to Nantucket, she comes across a very handsome young man, and well, why not have one last random stranger makeout session before getting to the island?

Also, she has yet to meet her nemesis, Ethan Barbenel, one of the many offspring of the prolifically rich Barbanel family, and her father's research assistant. Who tends to monopolize her father's time. And she feels second fiddle to every summer.

Can you believe her nemesis and hottie on the boat are one in the same? And Jordan will be staying the summer at his family's estate? Oh no...

This book is super sweet and has a very cute age-appropriate romance. Ethan is a bit of a himbo but he proves he's really smart and capable too. Jordan thinks she's a mess but she's not -- she's just a seventeen year old girl. And I like that there are elements of STEM with Jordan getting an internship with an astronomer. There is also Jewish representation and discussion of historical men taking credit for women's work and trying to right one of those wrongs. Overall I really enjoyed this and it would be a fun summer read for a teen.

I’ve read everything Hannah Reynolds has ever published, and I’m SO happy to report that she somehow keeps getting better?! This is my favorite book of hers so far (I devoured it in less than 24 hours), and Summer Nights and Meteorites is going to be my whole personality for the foreseeable future (sorry not sorry).

Summer Nights follows relatable protagonist Jordan Edelman as she gives up her last summer before college — which should be fun and sexy and carefree — to go to Nantucket where she knows no one except her dad. Only she meets a boy on the ferry to the island, and he’s everything she wants (even though she knows she shouldn’t). There’s also a captivating mystery about the origins of a comet discovery in which I was surprisingly invested. What unfolds is part romance, part history lesson, part heartrending parental relationship.

Reynolds writes A++ banter, chemistry, and romance, and while I’ve enjoyed primarily that aspect of her first book, The Summer of Lost Letters (my previous favorite), in this one I loved that part while also being deeply invested in the relationship between Jordan and her dad and all the super-cool astronomy stuff. (I also really want to go to Nantucket now.)

I cried happy tears more than once, and I can’t wait to read whatever Reynolds publishes next (even, like, her grocery list? Giveittome.).

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Teen for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Summer Nights and Meteorites is the third book in the Golden Doors series featuring cousins from the (fictional) Barbanel family from Nantucket. This book feels more edgy than the first two and a little light on shenanigans happening at the Barbanel house. I suppose that Ms. Reynolds needed to distinguish this story and its narrator, Jordan, from the first book. I specifically enjoyed the astronomy storyline and the introduction of Dr. Cora Bradley. I hope there will be another installment in this series!

This was a cute book. It's a great read for the summer. I loved how she worked hard to figure out Andrea Darrels story and get the truth out there. This book made me feel a lot a different things. I laughed, felt sad, and even angry that Andrea Darrel was betrayed by her fiancé.

Jordan Edelman doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to boyfriends. She has sworn of dating while she spends the summer with her dad. Her vow doesn't last long when she makes out with a cute boy on the ferry ride to Nantucket. Her misstep wouldn't be a big deal, except she soon discovers the cute boy is Ethan Barbanel, her dad's assistant--a boy she's secretly hated without ever having met him. Now that she's made-out with him, she can't stop thinking about him. To complicate things further, Jordan is staying at the Barbanels' mansion for the summer. Her summer job with a local astronomer keeps her busy tracking space trash and learning about Gibson's Comet, but it doesn't entirely keep her thoughts from Ethan.

Summer Nights and Meteorites is a cute summer romance with plenty of complications. The STEM side story regarding Jordan's work added a nice bit of depth to the overall story and tied in nicely with her relationships with both Ethan and her father. The Nantucket setting makes it perfect for a summer read!

Content Notes: [heroine's mother died when when she was four (hide spoiler)]

Hannah Reynolds continues to be one of the best YA contemporary writers out there. At no point was I surprised by a plot point during this book. I predicted how the historical storyline would unfold as soon as Jordan discovered the diaries. I predicted how the third act mess would explode. I predicted how the heroine would matchmake [redacted couple] the second both characters were introduced.

And yet. This book is so smart and emotionally nuanced and readable. The surprise isn't the point; my heart was still anxious and thrilled and awed. At one point, I actually had to pause my audiobook because I was gripped by a flood of second-hand terror on Jordan's behalf. Great father-daughter dynamics, great romance, great Jewish rep, and great audiobook narrator. I love the Barbanel family in Nantucket and hope we get more stories for the younger generation, including the triplets. The grandmother matriarch continues to be the best meddling character of the chaotic bunch.

Read via audio (narrated by Karissa Vacker).

Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds is a captivating read with an enchanting setting, witty banter, and a deeply emotional storyline. Once I started reading, I could not put this one down!

After a string of messy hook-ups, Jordan Edelman has sworn off boys in favor of bonding with her father this summer. On the way to Nantucket, she meets a cute boy…and technically the ferry ride doesn’t count as a new start yet right? Except when they arrive, she discovers that the cute boy is Ethan Barbanel, her father’s research assistant and someone she’s disliked for years. As she spends more time with him and his family though, she soon discovers that sometimes you have to let people in — and that sometimes you have to carve out time with the people you love and to discover yourself.

Eight Nights of Flirting was one of my top reads of 2022, and I was so excited to read Hannah Reynolds’s next book! It’s always fun returning to the Barbanel family and their antics. This book was also similar to the previous two books where part of the plot has to do with some deep-dive research into something the protagonist becomes fascinated by. In this one, Jordan becomes intrigued by the upcoming comet, especially the unsuspecting role of a female researcher.

I liked the characters too. Jordan has felt estranged from her father ever since he moved to Nantucket for his research. For months, all she’s heard from him is Ethan Barbanel this, Ethan Barbanel that, which makes her hate him from afar. This summer, she’s in Nantucket to spend time with her dad again, and the last thing she wants to see is Ethan, who she thinks is her father’s pseudo-son. Ethan, for his part, is very respectful of Jordan’s boundaries and reaffirms to her that her dad does love her and wants to spend time with her.

The romance was really cute! The two of them have a lot of chemistry, and even though Jordan doesn’t want to spend time with him, she can’t get away from him since she’s staying at his house with his family. I really love the way this author writes romances, and I can’t wait to read more from her! If you’re looking for a fun contemporary with a cute romance and many facts about comets, then you should check out Summer Nights and Meteorites.

I am a fan of Hannah Reynolds’ YA novels - THE SUMMER OF LOST LETTERS and EIGHT NIGHTS OF FLIRTING. This book SUMMER NIGHTS AND METEORITES is #3 of the Golden Doors series. Jordan goes to Nantucket for the summer to stay with her dad. On the ferry ride over she hooks up with a guy that she met. Only to find out that the guy, Ethan, is her dad’s research assistant. Throughout the summer, Jordan tries to ignore her developing feelings for Ethan. I enjoyed the banter between them! While on Nantucket, Jordan also decided to get a summer job doing research for a local female astronomer. It does include a lot of astronomy and science, but it wasn’t too difficult to follow. This is a perfect read to aspire women in STEM. This book is full of growth, relationships and communication. I might be biased as someone living in New England but I also love the New England connection! I adored this comfort read! Thank you NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This author is quickly becoming one of my favorite YA authors. I love her character development, her style and her writing. Jordan was such a great character and I hope she inspires many.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley

4 stars! I loved Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds. She is a new-to-me author so I haven’t read the other 2 books in this series, but it really didn’t matter as this can be read as a stand-alone.

Jordan Edelman has graduated from high school and is currently in her summer before freshman year at UMass. Her father is an academic researcher, and he has an opportunity in Nantucket, so he went there before she was able to finish high school. We meet Jordan on her way to Nantucket to spend some time with her father before college. She is missing her connection with him, and he is all she has (her mother passed away when Jordan was very young, and she is an only child). She is anxious about the Summer with her father because of his research assistant, Ethan. Her father talks about Ethan as the son he never had, and she has become jealous of their relationship. In any event, Jordan sees a cute boy on the ferry to Nantucket. She ends up kissing him without knowing his name. It’s a very good meet-cute! The story is an entertaining one with Jordan and Ethan opening to one another and learning to communicate and work through their feelings and misunderstandings. Both MC mature tremendously throughout this story.

One aspect of the story that I particularly enjoyed was learning more about astronomy and the women in STEM from a historical perspective. Kudos to Ms. Hannah Reynolds and I look forward to reading the first two books in this series. A big thank you to NetGalley and PenguinTeen for allowing me to read an ARC copy of Summer Nights and Meteorites.

I thought this was just okay. The writing just felt super young. I did find the story cute. But nothing really stood out to me.

This was a really sweet, really interesting story! I love the parallels between past and present, and the fact that Jordan isn't afraid to speak up about what she found for the most part. Discoveries like this are huge, and I was glad to see that Ethan and her dad were supportive of her.

I couldn't believe the reaction of Charles Gibson though, but it was so irritating because it was so realistic! Women have been overshadowed by men in science for so long, and it's so important to recognize the women who contributed so much.

For whatever reason, this was a difficult book to get through. It took me twice as long to complete as most other novels, because I kept losing my “investment “ in the storyline. Also, the frequent F-bombs were a turn-off for me.
*I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.*

I eagerly dived into this novel and found it to be my favorite of the bunch.

The story follows Jordan Edelman as she spends her summer in Nantucket with her father, who is engrossed in researching his next historical masterpiece. Jordan's determination to dislike her dad's research assistant, Ethan Barbanel, sets the stage for a delightful tale filled with chemistry and mystery.

Reynolds expertly weaves together elements of romance, historical research, and a touch of Jewish identity exploration. I appreciated the depth of the characters, particularly Jordan's introspection on her Jewish heritage and the relatable theme of feeling "not Jewish enough."

Moreover, the inclusion of women scientists in the historical backdrop added another layer of intrigue to the narrative. With its blend of history, romance, and cultural exploration, "Summer Nights and Meteorites" is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartfelt and engaging story.

After years of competing for attention with her father's assistant Jordan will finally meet the infamous Ethan while staying on Nantucket with her father during his research. Jordan swears after endless broken hearts she won't even attempt dating this summer but when a random hook up leads to reveal the boys she thought she hated is in fact her hookup she must be careful not to cross the line.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a classic summer beachy vibe with all the makings of a summer of self discovery and life lessons. Ethan and Jordan were so sweet and I loved all the raw moments. The scenery in mind was beautiful and Reynolds set the scene perfectly!

This is a must read!

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really fun book. I enjoyed it a lot!

This summer romance is so cute. This was such a cute fun read. Jordan comes to Nantucket to tag along with her dad's research for the summer. She is swearing off boys but will that last long. Working as an astronomy intern she begins to discover the truth about the Gibson comet which is soon to go across the summer sky. I really enjoyed this book to include Jordan hooking her dad up with her boss.

This book was good. Not my favorite in the series, but it had its moments.

I liked all the astronomy and Nantucket history-science-ness. Some of it was fictional (see author's note at the end), but a good deal of it was real. I appreciated the Reynolds research and details in telling about some individuals who are often overlooked.

Jordan and Ethan had a decent romance. It was a lot of back and forth which is not really my favorite. There were some sweet moments between them though. Especially when one of them was struggling with something and the other would offer support.

Ethan was an interesting character. I feel like we didn't get to the root his personality and problems. They were talked about a bit, but I didn't feel them. He was always just happy and pleasant and went along with whatever Jordan wanted when it came to their relationship. I wanted him to grow a backbone during a lot of this, or at least show progress in developing said backbone. It never really happened. Jordan had some "not like other girls" energy that I felt like I was combating the whole time, but she eventually won me over. She was relatable in so many ways that I could forget about her wardrobe which "wasn't like everyone else in Nantucket" and her attitude and whatnot.

I did really like the relationship between Jordan and her dad and the continual development of it during the book. It felt real and honest, and I think it will be something many teens can relate to.

Overall, this was a nice book. If you're looking for a romance-heavy YA, this isn't it. This one is pretty balanced between romantic relationships, and family and friend relationships. A nice read, but not one that would instantly come to my mind to recommend to my friends.