why I gave meet me at the lake two stars —

so this may [or may not] be a hot take but I NEED to talk about this book - so let’s get into it with an honest review!!!

I absolutely loved every summer after [it was my fav book last summer] so I had super high hopes for this book - but it just did not hit the same way. every summer after was a 5 star read for me and I’d say meet me at the lake was 2 stars or mayyyyybe 2.5 stars?

it’s not that I didn’t like it at all - it was written in a similar style to every summer after [then and now chapters] and I think if I could have connected to the story it would’ve been there for me. however, I just didn’t find myself rooting for their relationship and though the second half was better than the first it just wasn’t enough to turn it around for me by the end 🥲

that being said if this is on your tbr - go in with an open mind!!! it wasn’t for me but I’ve absolutely seen positive reviews as well so it’s worth a try🤞

have you read this? if so what did you rate it?

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