Summary
A dying wish alters the course of a young woman's life.
Life hadn't been easy for Summer Snow. In acts of selflessness-caring for her ailing parents and running her grandmother's bookstore-she had forfeited her youth and dreams for the needs of others. And the only tries she had at love... didn't turn out. She had the bookstore, she had her beloved granny, but she was missing something-or someone.
Opportunity strikes when Granny sends Summer on an unexpected adventure with one Martin Langtree, a kind but gangly young man from Summer's past. A childhood friendship is rekindled, a romance is sparked, and mysteries are solved in one magical Texas summer. Will Summer strike out on love again, or will things finally go her way?
With lovable characters and surprising twists, Summer's List is a simple delight.
My Thoughts
This book did not really meet my expectations. It took me longer than usual to read this book than it does for me to usually read a book. Why? Well, the reason being is because something about this book was a little odd. Be it the awkward dialogue and the very awkward written characters it was overall difficult to read this book.
I really hate not liking books. I totally understand that someone dedicated so much time and effort to creating something for others to enjoy. So I want to point out some good things about this book. The characters did have interesting background stories. Also, she was able to use her characters names in a unique way that provided some clever sentences throughout the book (Summer Snow, hint hint).
Yet, it was just hard to believe some of the stuff written in the book. Something another reviewer pointed out was that after twenty years of no contact Martin and Summer become instant friends within seconds. This also perplexed me. Why did they stop talking?? Well, the reason why was because of a lie that didn't really make sense. The reason why he stopped talking to Summer when he moved away was due to a lie his brother's told him. I felt though that it wasn't backed up enough to make sense for me as the reader to believe it. Summer was written up to be the nicest person around, so if Summer was this really person where was the evidence or proof in her actions that she didn't want to be friends with Martin? It just kind of fell flat there for me. Also, Martin's brothers are just weird...and then we find out the reason as to why they are possibly weird and that was...well... you have to read it yourself.
I did really want to like this book. The cover is gorgeous and the synopsis is a good start for a good read, but it just didn't work out for me. I do highly encourage you go ahead and try and give this book a chance. There are still plenty of reviews of people who liked this book.
Rating: 2 out of 5 bookshelves
I received a free copy from Litfuse Publicity in return for an honest review.
About the Author
CBA best-selling and award-winning author, Anita Higman, has twenty-nine books published (several co-authored) for adults and children, and she has seven books coming out in the next two years. She won a 2011 RWA Readers Choice Award (first place) and has been honored in the past as a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston. Her latest coauthored book, Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe, was on the Nielsen’s best-seller list for five weeks for religious adult fiction and #6 on the CBA best-seller list for fiction (January, 2011). Anita’s novella, Once Upon a Christmas Eve, was given a four-star review in Romantic Times Magazine.Link to Author's: Facebook, Website, Twitter and Goodreads
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In His Grace,
Taylor Reid
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