Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

Yes I binged this book in less than 24 hours. Yes it was so sweet and fluffy it made me cry. Yes I love Erin’s writing and must now read everything she writes. This book made me want to go to summer camp and/or have something I cared about this fiercely.

Calling this enemies to lovers is a stretch. Acquaintances who kind of? didn’t like each other to lovers is more like it. Juliette was just jealous before she go to know the real Priya. I loved Priya. Juliette was very real. I felt a lot of her anxiety and self doubt. Having 6 siblings and wanting to be seen while you feel overlooked is super valid.

This is the second summer camp book where 2 girls are “enemies” and have to live together and learn to like each other and fall in love and I love them both. I didn’t expect to love this one as much as I did but it hit me HARD. Like I was sobbing at the end. Priya learning to embrace being “intense” and understanding herself and Priya was so nice to see as well. Her character development was top tier.

Special thanks to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book, it is a cute YA Frenemies romance and it kept my attention. My biggest issue with the book was that a few of the characters (especially the MC) kind of annoyed me. The MC was kind of an a-hole and her actions never really had consequences. In addition, what was the point of Pat's story/talk (I don't understand why this was added if it wasn't going to change the events of the story). Despite my issues with the book, I would recommend it. The setting was amazing and overall the book was just really fun.

Erin Baldwin’s writing is so voicey and refreshing and it immediately sucked me into Juliette’s head. I loved everything about Wish You Weren’t Here.

I was miserable at every summer camp I ever attended, but still found myself wishing I could transport myself into Fogridge with Juliette, Priya, Lucy, and Gia.

I laughed, I cried, I laughed and cried some more. I might have even kicked my feet once or twice.

If you like fun, you should read this. If you like Sapphic rivals to lovers, you should read this. If you have taste, you should read this.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read the ARC!

YA sapphic enemies-to-lovers at summer camp????? Say less *heart eyes*

This had such fun banter, an inclusive cast, and was an all-around great time. I highly recommend as a summer beach read.

A cute sapphic story perfect for summer!
It took me a moment to get invested in this book but once the author took us to camp, I was all in. A few elements irked me: why Juliette ends up at the hospital for a sprain and the complete lack of parental concern for her, how and why Priya has risen to the influencer level she seems to be at as a high schooler, and a lack of depth to the root of the Juliette v Priya feud.
That said, the joy at the heart of this book and nostalgia around having a safe space to be yourself in your teenage years made up for it! It made me want to go back to summer camp and experience the Color Wars, different activities, and most importantly the friendships you create. I loved the core group of friends and their chaotic energy - give me more Lucy and Gia!
When it comes to Priya and Juliette, it took a bit to warm to each of them but I found them charming and relatable by the end. Juliette is the harder nut to crack as she can seem so contrary and self-centered at times, yet I still could identify with her as a formerly "intense" teenager. Seeing her growth, as well as the growth in her relationship with Priya is extra rewarding as a result! I loved seeing their blossoming friendship, and the sapphic turn at the end was just an added bonus. Also worth mentioning that having two lead sapphic characters where neither was white was refreshing - the diversity throughout the book, side characters included was excellent.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Teen!

This book is the perfect read heading into summer. It follows Juliette and Priya as they attend summer camp together despite being hostile acquaintances in their daily lives. I really liked Priya and the side characters, Lucy and Gia but I really struggled with Juliette. She came across as very whiney and argumentative. This was part of her established character traits but I found most of her arguments lacked reasoning so it came off as defiant and mean at times. The descriptions of the summer camp and surrounding areas paints a very clear picture of the camp and helps make a movie in your mind. There were also times where the writing jumped around either between events in the story or with characters and that gave whiplash at times. It also felt like the main disconnect between Juliette and Priya was never fully resolved but it was nice to see them move forward in their relationship. Overall I think this will be a fun summer read for teens and young adults.

It’s really slow burn but even before they get together getting to see the cute moment between them is adorable. Priya has feelings for Juliette from the beginning and we can.see that even through Juliette ignorant eyes. It’s a love story about development growth and acceptance and you should definitely read. Side note: FUCK GALAHAD SHES SUCH A BITCH!

This book was so cute!

I adored this book so much! At first, I was a bit weary of Juliette's character in the beginning, but I am so glad I saw it through. This book was such a quick and easy read allowing me to finish it in under 12 hours. I loved the setting and how the characters' personalities were fleshed out and developed. I would recommend this if you're looking for a quick. cute, summer read! 3.5 stars!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Penguin Group for a free ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review!

✨4.5 rounded up to 5✨
this book was everything i needed right now. it made me laugh and tear up and everything in between! truly felt every emotion while reading this one and enjoyed it SO much i want to go to a summer camp now

Have you ever hated someone just because they're hotter, nicer, and more talented than you are? 🙋‍♀️ Did you also have a pathetic gay crush on this same person? 🙋‍♀️

This book reminded me a little of You Don't Have a Shot. High school summer camp (except more regular camp than soccer in this book), antagonism between the leading ladies that's rooted in insecurity and attraction, a moral about learning how to ask for help and open yourself up. And a happy, feel-good ending! I'm buying this as soon as it releases and will use it as a dose of serotonin. This made me sad that I never did any summer camps.

"But why does Juliette initially dislike Priya--" Because Priya is a rich, annoyingly hot influencer who everyone's obsessed with. Makes sense to me. Next question.

"Juliette isn't always very nice--" She's a jealous, very insecure sixteen year old. Believable. Moving on.

One thing that Juliette does is angst over how everyone says she's too intense, and that's why she's not very likable compared to someone like Priya. We never really see her act this way, though, or have other characters react negatively to her. She seemed like a popular person to me with a lot of friends. I'd have liked more instances of her feeling left out in her own family too, as one of the middle children who isn't a prodigy, but that might have made the book heavier and not as much fun.

Because it is fun! It's cute! It's funny! It made me happy! Read it!

Super fun Sapphic story about two girls who coexist getting closer at summer camp.

Juliette has a tolerance for perfect Priya at school, because Juliette has summer camp where she can be all of her true self. It's her last year of camp, and she can't wait! Except, Priya is somehow her roommate, and Juliette doesn't know how to handle this invasion of her space.

This is a sweet, lighthearted story that was filled with fun characters. I loved the various elements of the camp, and Priya's obsession with Survivor is cute. There's even a theater element, which is fun. Can't wait to see more from this author!

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

Out of the dozens of YA sapphic romances I’ve read, there were only three that I consistently returned to whenever I was in need of some comfort. There were so many moments throughout reading this that I knew this would be another added to that selective list.

Firstly, this is such a FUN read! I was never a camp kid but this made me want to be with all of the cool activities and found family. The reader can tell that the author knows her way around a summer camp because I felt like I was there.

Not only was the setting great, the side characters felt like such distinctive personalities, and I loved the banter between the core group of characters. I found myself actually laughing along with their banter and inside jokes.

I loved how Priya and Juliette’s relationship progressed! At times I was smiling like an idiot bc of how cute they are.

There is nothing I would change about this book! You bet your ass I am going to buy a copy as soon as it comes out and re-read it for years to come.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the arc!

Thank you Penguin Teen for the chance to read this one early! I had fun! I am excited to revist when the audiobook is out.

This was such a pure but banter filled delight that I was definitely not expecting. I have not read nearly enough queer young adult sapphic novels and this has just been such a great reintroduction to YA that I have needed and is a great addition to queer YA stories.

4/5 stars

i LOVEEEE a summer centered book, especially a summer camp centered book!! it feels like sunshine, when done right, and I think erin baldwin did this right!!

the story centers juliette barrera-wright in her last year at fogridge sleepaway camp, a place that has been her home and safe haven for many many years. her last year doesn’t go exactly as planned because of one miss priya pendley, but is still a life-changing summer!

i thought this story was so sunshine-filled and i loved watching juliette and priya get closer and seeing juliette realize that she did not, in fact, hate priya, but was actually quite obsessed with her (and that priya was too). juliette’s journey into realizing things don’t always go as planned but can still be good was done really well. i do wish the story could’ve delved more into what was briefly mentioned about her and her life with her siblings and parents, but i can understand that it might’ve been a little much for the book.

i also LOVED that juliette and her love interest were not white!!! I am quite tired of the character of colorxwhite love interest trope.

overall, i definitely recommend this book as a small dose of summer for whenever you’re missing being a kid with a summer very full of possibilities <3

I love the relationship between Juliette and her friends<3
I really connected with Juliette.
And i loved the epilogue.
There isn't much to say. It was a quick and easy reading. Lovely and funny. I totally recommend it.

Thank you to netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | Viking Books for Young Readers for allowing me to read this book. I wanted this book to be so much more but in the end it fell flat.

I do not like YA romance. I feel like they are super cheesy and I can't relate to them. This book felt super young and I did not really care about the characters.

Wish You Weren't Here is like nostalgia in a book. Summer camp vibes and saying goodbye to events that mark our childhood... Having a special place where you are seen and realizing your role in that space is changing... I cried. A lovely coming of age and sapphic romance.

This was such an enjoyable read, especially given its genre of teen romance. I particularly appreciated the depiction of LGBTQ+ romance during the teenage years – it's just something I wish I had when I was younger. The author's writing style was truly captivating.

However, my only issue is that the romance felt rushed and underdeveloped. While it's clear that Priya had strong feelings for Juliette from the go, I needed a more gradual exploration of their relationship. It seemed to escalate quickly without exploring the nuances of their relationship.

Despite this, I'm so grateful for Priya's character, AN ICON.