The Summer Before was a very heavy read but it was very well written.

Maddie and Summer have been best friends since they were very young. They consider themselves sisters. A horrific truth comes to light when they are teenagers and everyone's world seems to fall apart.

This book focuses on Madeline and her journey to heal herself after learning the truth about her father. The author did a great job portraying the mental anguish that Maddie is dealing with as she tries to come to grips with things. This was a great book but definitely check the trigger warnings and make sure you are in a proper headspace before giving it a read!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Sometimes when people write about friendships, they only look at the surface level. They like the same clothes, live in the same neighborhood, etc. The Summer Before is about that friendship that is so deep, and so intense that when one suffers, the other does as well.

This is a raw and honest story about pain, hurt, and depression. It's beautifully written and powerful.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Brave and authentic storytelling. I was in awe as I read this book. It was difficult to get through because the topic is heavy but the way Braley writes makes it worth it. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.