Annabel Monaghan is a must read author for me. Last summer’s Nora Goes Off Script was one of my favorite books of the year.

Same Time Next Summer is precious and nostalgic. Sam is engaged to the perfect doctor. They go spend a long weekend at her parents house on Long Island. When they arrive she realizes that Wyatt is in town. Her Wyatt. Her first summer love.

I devoured this and smiled the whole time.

Another win from Annabel Monaghan! I was hooked from the start and absolutely adored this book. Sam is spending the summer at her family beach house on Long Island planning her wedding and looking at venues when a chance encounter with her first love Wyatt has her reconsidering everything. Told in alternating then and now timelines, the first love/teenage nostalgia/beachy vibes make Same Time Next Summer the perfect summer read!

I really enjoyed Same Time Next Summer, but I loved Nora Goes Off Script - and this suffered from that comparison. The story of Sam and Wyatt's childhood love, and their meeting ten years later, is summery and sweet. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a nostalgic beach read.

Overall I liked Sam and Wyatt and their love story, especially the parts from their childhood. I like second chance love stories, but I don't like the deciding between two people part and wish that wasn't part of the story. That said, it was still a read that pulled me in and kept me interested.

This was a quick and enjoyable summer romance. Will it be something I come back to? No. Did it make me look forward to the summer while it's pouring rain and I'm wishing for summer? Yes. I'm a vibes girly and this was not it for me. Part 1 made me feel sad, like the lost first love made me feel just sad. The breaking point reminded me of college (I'm didn't go to college but that same timeframe) where it was easy to let go to someone who meant so much to you because you're young and stupid. I wished for more at the end and felt a bit bored at the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4/5 stars!
This was actually the first book I have read from this author and I was so pleasantly surprised! Such a cute second chance romance that has a dual timeline that i believe made the story complete.

I think that the author created such believable and lovable characters that you cant help but love. Sam is a truly authentic character, a shy and self-conscious teenager who quietly falls in love with Wyatt during summer beach visits. While I usually find flashback scenes dull, I was captivated by the ones in this story. As we follow Sam into adulthood after a devastating breakup in her youth, the author skillfully portrays the confusion of navigating one's desires versus societal expectations. Witnessing Sam and Wyatt reunite after nearly a decade apart had my kicking my feet!

While I longed for a more grandiose conclusion, I felt like it kinda rushed towards the end but I did love all of the angst and very obvious love finally come into fruition. Furthermore, I yearned for more insight into Wyatt's character; the story leans more towards chick-lit than romance, leaving me feeling somewhat disconnected from him. With such a buildup to their second chance at romance, I craved more glimpses into their relationship as adults.

This was a great read and will definitely recommend!! The cover is also so cute. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

I can't put my finger on what it is but I love Annabel Monaghan's writing and the way she writes dialogue. so good!!!!!

Annabel Monaghan has become an auto buy author for me. I love her books. They’re the perfect summer beach read that satisfies. Her first book I read by my parents pool and this one I read on Nantucket during my yearly trip. I can’t wait for her next book to come out!

Annabel Monaghan writes such wonderful books that seem to be about real women. This one hits so many different emotional notes while also giving a satisfying romance. I loved this one and will read anything Annabel Monaghan writes at this point.

I read this book via audiobook and loved it! I like how it focused on the MCs journey to finding herself. The romance bits between her and Wyatt in the past and present were enough to hold me over and make it a beautiful romance.

I really enjoyed this summer book. This is the first time I read a book by this author and it was a very quick read . And I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

I cannot stop thinking about this book or its setting. The summers on this beach truly sound like the most idyllic place to grow up. Wyatt was so dreamy and I loved Sam and was rooting for her to figure out where she was going. This is a perfect summer read with first love and second chances. I really loved it. Thank you to Netgalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC.

Sam was so easy to like, such a raw and original character, she feels so real and ratable, even though she's a bit awkward and unsure of herself sometimes. this is a second chance romance where Sam and Wyatt come back together after nearly a decade apart. This story portrays what it feels like to be so utterly lost and confused about what you want your life to look like vs what it should look like. First love can be intoxicating and all consuming and I think Sam's relationship with Wyatt really paints that picture.

Cute, predictable story! Fun beach read. Started me on a little beach read spree! I gave this 4 stars because it was just such a good love story! I loved the childhood/first love and coming back together later on. The treehouse and music aspect were cute! Loved the spice!

I loved this sweet second chance romance and getting to see Sam's experiences in a place she was so familiar with.

I found this book to be...fine. It's a second chance romance starring Sam and Wyatt. They are 30 now, but were first loves at 17. And now Sam is engaged and has gone back home to choose a wedding venue. What could go wrong?

This is definitely a summer read. It's not heavy and it won't strain your brain. Sam's family adds the lovable quirkiness that is so often found in one of the main characters. All in all, it's a fun romance with very little spice.

My thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Really fun beach read style book. Fast enough plot to grab my attention from the beginning, not overly fluffy but also not too deep to make it something I struggle through. Perfect book to read on a long weekend or while lounging around a campfire.

Cute storyline, but not Uber impressed with the 30-something who is obsessing over her first love when she heard his notes come from the treehouse. I remember my first love, but the way she pines over this man and all he represents. And don’t get me started on the MMC, Jack. He is a … no. Not a fan. Overall, it was a decently written story with some good, strong parts. I just wish the relationship was more developed/discussed between Sam and Wyatt, not just Sam and Jack. I’d recommend it! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

This was a cute and light audiobook that gave me all the summer vibes!

This is a fun story about discovering yourself and also plays off the childhood friends to lovers & second chance romance tropes. Sam and Wyatt were best friends growing up and dated for a short period of time, until Wyatt broke Sam’s heart. Now they’re 30 years old and reunite at their beach homes, and Sam is engaged to Jack. But once Sam sees Wyatt, she knows something is off but pushes it to the side.

I liked both characters, though Sam did annoy me at some points in regard to her relationship with Jack. I rolled my eyes and smacked my forehead a few times in response to something she did or was doing. The dual narrators were great and really added to the overall story, making it feel more personal. This also gave me ‘Every Summer After’ vibes and I kept thinking that throughout the book.

Overall, this is a cute beachy read that is a perfect palate cleanser, or good for getting out of a slump!