Such a cute feel good story. It instantly sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down! Follow along as Rachel Brooks spends the entire summer saying yes to everything that comes her way. Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson!!

Valedictorian Rachel Walls decides to spend the summer before college saying yes to new experiences. She goes to parties, reconnects with old friends, and finds herself caught in the middle of a love triangle. A good summer read for YA romance fans.

This was SUCH a fun summer read. I loved how it felt like watching a cute romcom right before my eyes, but all within the pages of the book. Watching Rachel grow into herself and take more chances was a fun story to read, and I think we could all benefit from saying yes a bit more. I recommend this book as a great one to bring to the beach and enjoy outdoors!

This is a very cute, very sweet, and surprisingly swoony YA that reminds me of YA back in the day. It’s a refreshing and quick summer read, and actual YA-aged Lauren would have loved this.

** I was provided an advanced copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review**

3.5/5

This was a pretty average book, I'm going to be real honest about that. It's stereotypical and I pretty much guessed what was going to happen before it happened. That being said I still really enjoyed myself while reading. I didn't mind the romance, I thought it was cute and I liked the setting ( takes place right after high school graduation). I really liked the fact that we have a character who felt stuck and decided to change things up to try and improve herself. It felt relatable and that could be why part of the reason why I enjoyed it. Overall a very quick, cute and easy read, if you want something short and kinda cute I recommend giving this a read.

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Content Rating: 16+
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Published: May 12th, 2020 by Delacorte Press

Say Yes Summer is a light, straightforward rom-com that is a bit predictable, but still enjoyable. This is the first book by Lindsey Roth Culli that I have read, and while the writing and character development are relatively well done, it did feel a bit unpolished.

Rachel Brooks has done everything right in the first eighteen years of her life. She has had laser focus throughout her four years of high school and has let nothing interfere with her goals. The only problem with saying no is Rachel has missed out on all the ups and downs that high school has to offer. She has been a passive participant, a person looking in on but never experiencing anything.

"I was never brave enough to tell Clayton how I feel about him. I was never brave enough to talk to Clayton, period, and now it's too late."

Rachel is the valedictorian of her high school and has been accepted to her dream college with a generous scholarship. Her plan for the summer - to catch up on all the non-school reading she put aside over the last four years. That is until she comes across one of her Nonna's old books, A Season of Yes!

"We are, as Aristotle said, what we repeatedly do. Therefore, if we repeatedly say yes to opportunities, people, and experiences, we will become our truest, fullest selves."


For the first time in her life, Rachel is going to say yes to everything, yes to boys, yes to parties and yes to just about everything that comes her way. And YES, this gets her into loads of fun experiences. However, it also gets her into situations that she never expected to be in and ill-prepared to deal with, but isn't that part of growing up?

"I can't believe this happened. I can't believe I made such a freaking mess."

The relationship between Rachel and her mom had some tense moments, as mother-daughter relationships often do. However, I liked that the author took the time to show the renewed understanding, love, and respect that developed between Rachel and her mom. But my favorite relationship was between Rachel and her Nonna. Nonna is a real character; she is funny, caring, and hip for an old gal. The imagines of these two strong women supporting Rachel were very refreshing and so important to the story.

I would have liked if there had been more of a buildup between the characters regarding the romance portion of the plot. I don't want to give too much away, but Rachel will have to make some hard decisions in her journey to adulthood.

Say Yes Summer is a cute, easy to read a book that I would recommend if you are looking for a lighthearted romantic coming of age book. You will smile, shake your head, thinking back on all the crazy decisions you made as a teenager. Happy reading and happy remembering.

* Please note the quotes in my review are subject to change once the book is published. *


** I kindly received this galley by way of NetGalley, publisher, and author. I was not contacted, asked, or required to leave a review. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. I have voluntarily read this book, and this review is my honest opinion. **

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with a digital ARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I thought this title sounded cute and fun from the summary, a great summer read. I liked the idea of this goal driven high school senior opening herself up to new experiences and new people for the summer before starting college. I expected a summer of growth and adventure and looked forward to go along on the journey. Instead it turned in to a summer of teenage drama, lying, cheating, and going against your good principles. The things she chose to say yes to and her actions towards others made the book silly and frustrating rather then light and enjoyable. Maybe I'm too old for the teen fiction, it certainly was a loss for me.

Definitely a good book for the teen in your life. Well written and engaging. Super well defined characters make reading a joy.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you love Hallmark movies and cute romances than this is the story for you. Say Yes Summer introduces you to Rachel and her two love interests Miles and Clayton. Hello, summer and Hello love triangles. I'm. a fan of love triangles and this story did not disappoint. If you want a fun summer read. Check this book out.

This book was so adorkable and actually really relatable for all of the introverts out there. I often have the same thoughts where I wonder if I need to stop being a hermit and start saying yes to things, so the idea of only saying yes sounds great in theory. Obviously it gets super complicated for the main character Rachel when she says yes to 2 guys but some good things definitely come out of the experience. I think she also learns a lot about herself. Definitely recommend to teens or even adults who feel stuck as well.

3 stars
Cute but young story. It was a very slow book. Fluffy and light. Nothing to really grab you and then the ending left me hoping for me. I was like "that is it??"

What a fun summer read! This book was so cute and easy to get through. It was the perfect relaxing read to help keep my mind off of the crazy times we are in. I loved the main characters and their development. I also saw a lot of my bookish self in them and enjoyed their experiences of their "Yes Summer". I definitely recommend this quick read for Matson fans who might want something a bit shorter.

This light romance takes on what happens when a driven girl who has always said no starts to say yes. Even though there isn't anything particularly groundbreaking in this novel, it was a quxk and enjoyable read that will sell well to my readers who like romance and relationship stories.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving an eArc in exchange for an honest review!
2.5 🌟
The story itself was cute, but it was shallow and underdeveloped. I didnt care for the main character and felt like she was just annoying most of the time. There was no buildup or chemistry, you’re just plopped into a teenie bopper love story and one or two things happen quick that are unrealistic then it’s over.

Super cute quick read that takes place over the summer after high school graduation. It’s predictable but in that comforting way where even though you can figure out what’s going to happen, it’s fun to read. I love YA contemporary so this was a great read for me. I loved all the characters and happy with how the story ended. I recommend it if you are looking for a cute summer read.

My Thoughts:

Say Yes Summer was a delightful treat of a story! Rachel Brooks has always been a responsible, dedicated and hardworking student and daughter. As she's delivering her Valedictorian speech, she realizes that she doesn't know her classmates that well, and has missed out on a lot of fun during her high school years.

When at home, she comes across a book that inspires her to say "yes," to every new experience and opportunity that comes her way. What follows is an entertaining, fun, and lighthearted story about growing up, friendship, dating, and coming into your own.

I happily turned the pages on my Kindle, as this story just flew by! It was exciting to see what new adventure would await Rachel as each new day begun. It was a joy to see her grow as a character as she ventured out of her comfort zone, and had new experiences. Best of all was a friendship rekindled, as well as the time Rachel spent with Clayton, her high school crush, and Miles, her co-worker and childhood friend. A word of warning, there is a love triangle is this story as Rachel finds herself growing feelings towards both guys, as she spends time with them.

If you are looking for a light-hearted, fun, and easy going read, check out, Say Yes Summer by Lindsey Roth Culli!

What a cute read to kick off summer!
I loved this book, Rachel is a great character and the plot is fun and moves quickly. Rachel is the Valedictorian, super smart girl that never experienced high school life. Parties, boyfriends, and making mistakes were never part of her agenda, but now that summer is here, she decides to take some risks and just say yes to everything.

I really liked that both Miles and Clayton were good guys and neither were stuck up or treated her poorly. I had a favorite, Team Miles!, but I would have been happy for Rachel no matter which guy she chose. Seeing her gain confidence and have her first love(s) was sweet. I also really enjoyed the friendship part of Rachel reconnecting with Carrie and deciding to let past issues go.

I'm so glad I read this book, it made me smile and sometimes you need a feel good read.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a fun, fresh, happy summer book. Rachel has focused on her studies nonstop through high school all while working and helping out her family at their restaurant. After declining an invitation to a graduation party, she finds a book that suggests she become the type of person to say yes to anything. With Rachel recently graduating from high school, she decides this is the summer for her to say yes to what is asked of her in order to try new things. By doing so, she attracts the attention of her long time crush. However, someone else also has their sights on Rachel and they have for a long time. This book features a love triangle. I truly enjoyed both Miles and Clayton. They were sweet and kind to Rachel even when she led them both on slightly. The summer of "yes" allowed Rachel to break out her shell, experience firsts with two cute boys, and mend a long lost friendship of hers as well. I needed a happy and sweet book and this was one that made me feel like summer was coming.

This was such a cute book and I really loved it. Rachel is a senior in high school who has just graduated as valedictorian. Her whole high school career, she has been focused on doing the best she can in school and has no time for the fun and parties that most kids experience.

As her best friend goes off to summer camp and with the summer stretching in front of her, she finds a self help book about saying yes and decides she will have the summer of saying yes. Rachel does some fun things and gets into some predicaments but by the time she’s ready to leave for college, she’s had experiences she never had in high school.

Well written and engaging, I didn’t want this book to end.

Booksmart meets Sarah Dessen; this book is a sweet romance and coming of age story.
I liked the characters a lot (Miles Vanderberg, I love you) and I’ll never turn down a book set in a beach town in Michigan. This book had great witty banter but the ending wrapped up a bit too quick. A perfect light read for sitting poolside. Thank you @netgalley and @delacortepress for this ARC.