While this novel does depict the main character's two romantic relationships well, the structure was a challenge for me. For the bulk of the book, we are alternating timelines. Throughout this section, we know that the relationship in the past has come to an end, which kept that storyline from having any tension. The current romantic relationship also lacked tension for me, as they connect very quickly.

In the last portion of the book, we do get tension, as the past love comes back to town, and there is a complication with the current love interest. This was definitely a more interesting part of the novel.

My main issue was the epilogue. This was really the climax and resolution of the story, rather than an extension, or a look in the future, at a story that had already been resolved. As a reader, this did not work for me.

The emotional roller coaster that is Seven Summers is nothing short of perfect. In this story, we meet Liv and Finn. They meet one summer in Cornwall and quickly become enamored… until tragedy strikes. Handling such devastation together has intrinsically bonded the two for life, but Finn’s life is in LA. Instead they agree to spend each summer together in Cornwall if they are single.

This story takes us on a journey between two timelines from current to each past summer. Every summer, I couldn’t help but root for Finn and Liv, but life and their own selves always got in the way.

Enter Tom. Tom is a newcomer in Cornwall who Liv is immediately drawn to. Their quick romance was actually pretty incredible, and I fell for Tom just as quickly as Liv did. And even though Liv and Finn officially ended things the year before, he still returns throwing Liv’s emotions in utter turmoil.

And the ending? Ms. Toon made me fall in love twice, ripped my heart out and really made me think that this was how it was all going to go down, but the healing of my heart at the end of this story was real. Absolutely incredible.

This story heavily focuses on Liv and her healing from grief and really figuring out what she wants in life and love. Her character growth and development was stunning and I can appreciate any author who can give a heroine that kind of strength and relatability.

I was an emotional wreck while reading. The character growth from the MCs was noted and the writing was excellent full of emotion and heartbreak.

"Six Summers" is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and second chances. Liv and Finn's annual summer reunions have become a bittersweet tradition, but when Liv meets Tom, everything changes. As their romance blossoms amidst the beauty of Cornwall, Liv faces an impossible decision. Full of tender moments and unexpected twists, this novel will tug at your heartstrings and leave you rooting for love to conquer all. This is so freaking cute!

Many thanks to Paige Toon, PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, and NetGalley for providing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This was my first Page Toon book, and I'll definitely be back for more. I was hooked on Seven Summers from the start and quickly became swept up with the characters and their relationships. The story was emotional and heartbreaking, with a gorgeous ending. Perfect summer reading.

thank you NetGalley for for the arc. this book is heartbreaking. a love triangle revolving around Liv, Tom, and Finn. It's a tale of six summers that lead to falling in love and one summer that changes everything.

This book and audiobook were both absolutely fantastic and the PERFECT summer read! You need to read this!

I feel in love with this book and it broke my heart. Watching Liv and Finn fall in love every summer and have to part was heartbreaking. This slow build of a friendship and love story had me hooked. Told over seven summers this love story has all the elements of what makes for a beautiful journey. Until the very end. Loved this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book "Seven Summers" and all opinions expressed are my own. I was leaning towards a three star because the beginning of the book was dragging for me. But towards the end I knew I would be raising to four stars. I thought the characters were good and I really loved how the story played out. The story flowed well once I got into it.

4.25/5⭐️

When Liv (a bartender) and Finn (a singer/songwriter) meet in a Cornish coastline bar, there’s instant attraction. Following a tragedy, they are pulled apart by distance (he lives in LA, she won’t leave her special needs brother), but Finn promises to come back each summer (there are 6 of them) if they are each unentangled. As Liv despairs of a full life together, they both reluctantly move forward with other people and are happy. However, the seventh summer changes everything, and they must question again if they’re where they want to be.

I enjoyed this but found it frustrating as well. I felt that if they had a forever kind of love that they would have worked harder to make it work. I will say that I felt the author did a great job of aging them (maturity-wise) from their mid-20s to mid-30s. There are laughs and definitely tears and a wonderful ending on this one.

So overall, the moments of frustration were far outweighed by a great read.

My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Penguin Group/G.P. Putnam’s Sons for providing the free early arc of Seven Summers for review. The opinions are strictly my own.

I devoured this book over a 2-day getaway, and let me tell you, I SOBBED!!! SOBBED! This book left me gutted, and I'm having a hard time rating it. Outside of my personal feelings about how things ended up, the book was so incredibly good. It will very much be a 5-star read for a lot of people. The way the story played out was the complete opposite of what I was hoping for and that's impacting my rating a bit. (TOOOOOOOOM!!!! My sweet, sweet Tom.)

I do feel that the summer fling trope is becoming a bit overdone, and I was nervous about how the trope would play out in this story. While I don't think it was entirely unique, the epilogue really changed the entire vibe for this one. I enjoyed getting a very extended look into how things ended up over the future summers.

Read if you enjoy:
- summer fling
- small town
- found family
- close friend group
- love triangle (kind of)

Thank you to Netgalley and Putnam for a chance to be an early reader!

overall, seven summers, my second title from paige toon, is an engaging read, a woven tale told across time. switching between summers of the past and the present one, liv falls in love twice and has her heart broken more times than that. riding the wave that is life, our lead character experiences it all — joy, grief, comfort, agony — and I was captivated by each moment of the journey.

though I found the conclusion of the story to be rushed, I could appreciate the intention behind how it was structured. because liv did have two great loves. while painful at times, it was also beautiful to see that there truly was space in her heart for both finn and tom. neither was lesser than the other, each providing what she needed during different seasons of life.

all at once, finn was both a constant presence and a question mark for live. despite their undeniable connection, they spent years loving and hurting each other, circling around a decision neither could bring themselves to make. meanwhile, tom was unexpected, dropping into liv's world without notice. while mysterious, he offered the stability she'd been craving for so long.

in that final summer, that seventh summer, liv faced a choice and I do believe she made the correct one. with any book that contains a love triangle of sorts, the author obviously faces the inevitable struggle of having to disappoint the readers who prefer the guy she doesn't end up with. luckily, the manner in which paige navigated that crossroad felt true to the nuanced and complex story she presented to that point. for many reasons, seven summers contains one of the most unique epilogues I have ever encountered.

thanks to g.p. putnam's sons and paige toon for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I could not put this book down. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline and characters. What an emotional love story. My heart needs time to recover. Such a beautifully written novel. Must read.

Contemporary fade to black romance single point of view. Well written but it never really hooked me. The ending felt rushed and I was not a fan of one character's story arc. I'll read more of her work before I decide if her books are or aren't for me.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I think I misinterpreted something in the very beginning because I wasn’t sure where the big events were going to come in until they finally hit about a fifth of the way through. The first 20% or so I was not enjoying it and I think that’s why. After that, though, I really liked this. I enjoy Liv’s relationships she has with Finn and Tom and can feel the heart wrench of the struggles in love. It felt very real and while Liv was a bit annoying in some parts, I enjoyed her development. The formatting of switching between the different years was fun and a good way to help me stay connected to both Finn and Tom.

Seven Summers takes us on the journey of Liv and Finn, who meet while working at a bar in Cornwall in their early twenties. They are instantly drawn to each other- but it's a classic case of right person, wrong time, as Finn lives in L.A and they each have big plans to start their careers. Things get even further complicated when a tragedy occurs at the end of the summer, strengthening the bond between them even more. As Finn returns to L.A, they make a pact that if they are single the next summer to pick things back up where they left off. And this begins their epic and tumultuous love affair, spanning over the next six summers. But when Liv falls for Tom, a charming tourist who is willing to drop everything to build a life with her in Cornwall, she has to make a choice.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and GP Putnam's Sons for this e-arc.*

This was my second book by "Paige Toon' and I loved both. This book had me in all the feels. It's heartbreaking but beautiful. I loved the characters and the storyline. How lucky to have two great loves in one lifetime! I really enjoyed the writing style and how it went from each summer to current time. An excellent read that I definitely recommend to all readers.
Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Paige Toon's 2023 release "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" was my favorite book of 2023, so I was super excited to get approved for an ARC from NetGalley for this.

I wasn't disappointed. I loved the characters. While the romance between Liv and Finn was definitely a big part of the storyline, I liked seeing the growth of Liv as a character during those seven summers even more.

While this one didn't make me cry like last year's Toon novel, I still really liked it. It's definitely a five star read though.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Loved the main character and how she stayed true to herself through a lot of the book. Way too much death and hated what happened in the epilogue

Thank you to netgalley for this ARC.

I am gutted. This book didn't seem my type at all.... and then I thought "hey, maybe a light summer read with a bit of drama." NOPE.

This book gave me the full range of emotions and made me really sit and think about true love, pure love, and what happiness means.

Also it is just so G-Dang hot! Toon knows how to write the spicy moments while making them feel tender and emotional all at the same time. As a first exposure to this author I can honestly say I can't wait to read more.