Jennifer Weiner's new book, That Summer, is a good example of the kind of writing that made Ms. Weiner famous. She takes a subject that is prevalent in today's society and weaves an interesting story around it. The main characters are two women that meet my chance (or so the reader is led to believe), when Daisy gets an email that is meant for a woman named Diana. When these women eventually connect, a mystery unfolds that will expose an event that happened many years ago. I was pulled into this intrigue and found myself eager to find out exactly how the past would affect the present. Although I had had difficulty in the past with books that incorporate a heavy message through their story, this book managed to get the point across while still keeping my interest. It is rather difficult to classify as it is not particularly a light read, however the story and the characters are developed in such a way as to not be preachy, thus I enjoyed this book and gave it 4 stars. I would like to thank Simon and Schuster Publishing and Netgalley for allowing me to preview this book in exchange for an honest review.

Really low quality effort for this author. Incredibly disappointed in someone who is a regular favorite for me.

Another great read by Jennifer Weiner! I received an E-arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This story follows Daisy Shoemaker as she befriends Diana Starling, a woman she meets when she mistakenly receives emails meant for the other woman. As the story progresses, it turns out there’s more to this meeting than coincidence. The book moves quickly- not a dull moment! At the heart of the story is a tale of survival, feminism, and how a friendship can blossom in the darkest of circumstances. Highly recommend this impactful and important story!

Every time I read one of this author's books, I think it's her best yet. And then she goes ahead and writes one that I like even better.

There are a couple of truly random things that I really like about this author's books. She is very body positive. And she adds interesting style details into the narrative. They make the characters more developed but they also make me learn things I wouldn't necessarily come across in everyday life. I find myself doing image searches while I'm reading to make sure I know exactly what she is describing. Like a pie crust collar or oyster shells that have been decoupaged. And I'm done being totally random.

In this, Diana is a young girl that gets a job for the summer as a mother's helper on the Cape. And something awful happens. The book is centered around how she deals with it and how other people's lives are also affected, even if only marginally. And you'll have to read it to learn more.

I have previously enjoyed Jennifer Weiner's novels, but this one was not for me. Not only were parts tedious to read and seemingly irrelevant to the story, but the book included commentary that seemed judgmental. Some of the writing made me feel like readers were being told what they should think/feel about the characters and their situations rather than allowing the readers to develop their own opinions. It is disappointing because previous novels were much more readable.

I am an avid reader of Jennifer Weiner. Not all of her books are my favorite but some, like Little Earthquakes, I will read over and over. That Summer might be my favorite of all of her books. I would also argue that it is likely the most important of her books. I don't want to give too much away but I recommend that adults and older teenagers pick it up. An easy five stars for me.

Jennifer Weiner has done it again with That Summer. Daisy has a thriving cooking business and professionally is highly respected but inside her home, her relationship with her husband and daughter a rapidly going downhill. She begins to receive emails from someone with the same name. While Daisy is living a typical suburban life, Diana is living a glamorous one. Despite having the same name their lives are polar opposites. Daisy and Diana connect via the misdirected emails and as they begin to develop a friendship we read along as we realize somethings just aren't accidents. Similar to Big Summer, Weiner has begun to bring an air of mystery to her writing.

Thank you to netgalley.com for the ARC.

I have read quite a few of Jennifer Weiner's books over the years and have always enjoyed them. I read Big Summer last year and thought it was good. While this book takes place in the same place primarily (Cape Cod) as the previous book it is a stand alone and the books do not need to be read in order. There are trigger warnings for rape in this book and there are some difficult scenes to read. However, I really liked this book as it was the most thought provoking book of hers that I have read. The women characters were all real and identifiable. The story was well written and as usual the descriptions of Cape Cod make me wish I could be there while reading this book.

This may be one of the best Jennifer Weiner books I've had read.

Two women named Diana S have their emails crossing, but only one is still known as Diana and the other holds a secret affecting them both.

The plot moved quickly and the world view on #MeToo was relevant, though no longer front page news. There are some pretty graphic love scenes. A good Jennifer Weiner beach read.

I loved the ending.

Jennifer Weiner is an auto read for me so when I was offered an eARC of her newest title, I jumped. Like always Weiner did not disappoint. This book was a bit more difficult to read, with a huge trigger warning for sexual abuse. Daisy Shoemaker is having trouble feeling satisfied with her life. She has it all, the husband, the daughter, the nice house, a thriving business, but she's not happy. When she tries to find her happiness, what she actually finds is not what she bargained for. This book kept me up late at night wanting to know more and more. This one will not be for everyone though. It has some rough spots to get through. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 4 stars!

I have been a longtime fan of Jennifer Weiner, going all the way back to Good in Bed.  She just never disappoints, especially in the arena of fun, light and easy beach reads with heart.

This one was not so light.  We all know about the #metoo movement.  We know about women feeling held back and marginalized in all facets of life.  And this is what this story is about.  It is a powerful book about whether or not we deserve better and whether or not we will take the steps to make that happen, despite the obstacles in our way.  It wasn't so light, wasn't so fun, but I really did enjoy this book and the women whose stories were told.

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

Such a big fan!!! Another hit. I love the twists in the story. It was a tougher subject but handled so well. The sex a bit more graphic but completely understand the need for it as its about love and healing. KUDOS!!!

Don't let the pretty pastel cover art fool you into thinking That Summer is a lightweight read. Jennifer Weiner's latest novel delves into the #MeToo movement, showing how toxic masculine culture impels conformist behavior that ruins women's lives. Her protagonist, Diana, struggles with how to hold her rapist and his friends accountable.

Understanding how young men make bad decisions does not exonerate them.

Weiner's portrayal of a teenage girl destroyed by someone she trusted and cared for, and her long path to recover her derailed life, is a page turner. Diana decided on a plan of revenge, assuming a fake identity to infiltrate her rapist's family. But nothing turns out the way she expects, especially when she bonds with the wife of her rapist.

Diana's experience is handled carefully, showing the resulting emotional scars. The one sexual encounter described is one that models true care and respect, if too graphically detailed for my taste; it seems a model of the behavior women should demand of a lover..

I received a free gallery from the publisher through NetGalley. My review is fair and unbiased.

THAT SUMMER takes the background of Cape Cod and mixes in the societal reckoning of the #metoo movement for a thought provoking, hard to put down novel that you will be thinking about long past this summer. I enjoyed it, if a bit heavy at times with the content at hand. A beach read with deep roots.

Daisy is living a privileged life; married to a lawyer, with a daughter in an established prep school, and giving cooking lessons on the side. When she receives an email from someone named Diana with a similar e-mail address, she responds quickly, and a friendship instantly forms. As Daisy watches her life slowly slip out of her hands, Diana is there to help her navigate the difficulties she faces. But Diana has her own story to tell, and how exactly does it fit in with Daisys? Are these women connected, or is it just fate that has brought them together? As their stories unfold, these 2 women must navigate their friendship as well as their families and figure out what steps come next.

Thanks to Atria and NetGalley for an advanced copy of That Summer!

I'm a big Jennifer Weiner fan and unfortunately this one was a little disappointing for me. I wasn't the biggest fan of any of the characters and the ending was anticlimactic.

I thought the idea of getting the wrong emails and wanting to meet was fun but didn't like that it wasn't accidental .

I guess I was expecting more of a fun beach read, which the cover and title suggest but this was a lot deeper. I think if the 2 female characters weren't so weak and unlikeable I might have liked it more.

This is not my favorite Jennifer Weiner book. The characters were not very likeable and at times, the plot seemed to drag. The main characters, Daisy and Diana were both abused by the same man at different stages of their lives but the seem unable to move forward and change things for themselves. The ending seemed anticlimactic and rushed. True fans of Jennifer Weiner will read and mostly like this book but I didn't find it to be one of her best.

This fits in with two other books I've read this month: The Smash Up and Too Good To Be True. I do wonder if I would have enjoyed That Summer a bit more if I hadn't read it so close to the others; the topics and stories felt a little repetitive rather than offer an opportunity to converse with one another.

Even without my personal reading chronology, I didn't LOVE this one. Good in Bed and Mrs. Everything remain my top Weiner works, and this one just fell short for me.

However, I really appreciated her use of structure and timelines in the way she crafted her work, and while I didn't really connect with the main characters, I adored Beatrice and Michael.

*I received an ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

This isn't your typical Jennifer Weiner book. I found this to be much more serious than others that I've read. Daisy, homemaker, mother of a teenager, and parttime chef, keeps getting emails intended for another Diana. When they decide to meet, see what happens. Great for readers looking for a little drama and suspense!

I really enjoyed this advance copy from NetGalley...

I am not one to nit pick a story, if I enjoy it & it entertains me & keeps me happily reading, that's important to me.

It starts with a 15 year old mother's helper on the Cape & an incident that happens to her on the cape.

We move forward 20 or so years & there's a mix up of someone receiving emails from a similarly typed email address. The 2 women connect via their similar email addresses. The story builds from there....2 women, 2 lives, 1 connection to each other.

Not my style to give too much information about the actual people & how the story plays out.

I loved it....