Wow! This book was truly spectacular! I could not put it down!

The story follows Liv and Finn, who are in their early 20's, over the course of seven summers. What starts as a carefree summer romance turns into so much more. While the story had heavy topics and raw emotion, Paige Toon's writing made me feel like I was there in a small beach town going through the ups and downs with the characters. I have a feeling I will have a huge book hangover after this one!

Extra special thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books/Penguin Group for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I feel like this book contains so many emotions and expresses them all so well.

Liv (Olivia) has loved Finn for many summers. Their relationship is filled with love, understanding, heat and promise. Except that Finn can't stay because of the loss of his mother when he was younger and the pain associated with it. So they have summers.

Finn is a musician and when he hits it big in L.A. and his songwriting career takes off it makes the distance between him and Liv that much bigger. He loves his life in L.A. but he also loves Liv. He finds someone in L.A. and chooses to pursue that relationship.

Liv then meets Tom. A stranger to her yet someone she connects with. Their relationship moves fast and before long they're in love and making a life together. When Finn comes back to town she's conflicted but she chooses Tom.

The story of Liv, Finn and Tom isn't so much a love triangle (although there's a brief shape in there) but it's more a story of love found and lost and found again. Finding yourself amongst the ruins of your life and choosing again and again.

I would recommend this book. It really made me ponder the choices we all get to make.

I was moved by how the story depicted grief and how someone processes losing loved ones. The love stories were nice but they didn't resonate as much as I was expecting.

I received an ARC from netgalley and the publisher.

Give me all the Paige Toon books. Gosh, she always hits all the feels! I live for an alternating timeline in my books! A love triangle that makes me love both interests! Thanks NetGalley for letting me read this book!

The beginning of this book definitely felt a little slow to me. It was hard to really get into, but once I hit the 75% mark it was hard to put it down!

I felt a little detached to the characters, and felt as though the way this book is written makes you feel farther away from the characters and events. It’s as if every chapter happens in the past and a narrator is telling the story for you, which leaves connecting and feeling for the characters harder.

After the 75% mark, the timelines started to match up a little better and I could see where the book was heading! The epilogue was heartbreaking and added such a new layer to the story, but in some ways it did also fall flat since it was very predictable. It sort of felt like One True Loves by TJR in the way she describes having two major loves in her live, and living them out.

Finn was a decent character for me, I liked seeing his growth and the way his live came together throughout the story. I also loved the way that Michael finally came around to him.

Tom just felt like a much better match to me and seeing that present life, the way they had grown and naturally fit together felt so much more realistic and less forced than with Finn.

Overall, this was a great book, but because of the first 75% feeling so drawn out and slow, I can’t rate it higher than a 3!

* an ARC was provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a nice read. Sometimes I am not a fan of these years long drawn out stories so there were some parts felt could've moved a little faster.

paige toon really knows how to pull at your heartstrings. in the other paige toon books i’ve read, she throws in a major plot twist 75% into the book. i was kind of bummed there was no plot twist but then i read the epilogue…

the dual timeline was confusing at times but i am such a sucker for dual timeline. i couldn’t wait to find out what happened in the previous summers and to see if finn would be coming back for the seventh summer.

when reading this book, i kept wishing that there was a way that liv could have both tom and finn. that did happen but not in the way i would have expected. overall, i really did enjoy this book. it reminded me a lot of 28 summers which i also loved.

thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books/Penguin Group for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read Seven Summers by Paige Toon!

A lovely novel that made me feel many emotions! The first bit of the book was a little rough to get through, but once the half way point was passed it was exponentially better. I enjoyed reading it and it was certainly entertaining. Will make a lovely summer read!

I would rate 3.5 stars.

I have so many thoughts on this book, but the first is that it tugged on my heartstrings from beginning to end! Paige Too is a master at crafting complex romance stories that keep you at the edge of your seat always waiting for more and rooting for her characters.

Finn and Olivia's love story was beautiful to witness. What I appreciated the most was how realistic their relationship and connection seemed. The author allowed it to develop organically while allowing both characters to develop independently as well. This was not only a story about their love but also about loss and grief which were well explored in the story.

I will however say that the pacing threw me off a bit and I did find that it did take a moment for the pace to pick up at times which made it a little bit challenging at times.

However, it is one of the best romance books I have read this year and I cannot wait to read more from Paige Toon.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

This story is a journey through six years of intertwined destinies, blending love, loss and the passage of time. The main characters are Liv and Finn, whose lives are altered by a night of passion that lead to tragedy. They promised one another that they would spend each summer together, even if they were separated by miles and different lives.

I felt like the characters were both very relatable and authentic. The annual reunions offer a bittersweet reminder of what could have been. Tom is introduced and that adds a twist of complexity. The descriptions of the coastline and wildflowers made me feel immersed in their world. Liv's internal struggle is beautifully portrayed and made me really feel for her and with Tom dropping a bombshell on her makes it even more complex. This was a beautiful read and it really showcases the complexity of love.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Concept is great, plot is great but I found it had a little too much detail and made it hard to envision/let our imaginations wander a bit.

Paige Toon has once again outdone herself! My heart loves every moment of every page. Toon takes you along for the highs and lows of this marvelous world that she has created. Be ready for you heart to break, heal and love alongside the characters in this masterpiece.

I am absolutely captivated by this book! If you're a fan of Emily Henry, One Day, or Normal People, I strongly urge you to dive into this captivating read. While it falls within the romance genre, it delves into profound themes, exploring the struggles of characters grappling with genuine traumas and complex issues.

The characters are beautifully flawed and intricate, making them incredibly endearing. Witnessing the evolution of their relationship over the course of several summers was a highlight for me. The narrative seamlessly weaves between present-day and the previous six summers, creating an anticipation that keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the revelation of pivotal events.

Liv, with her artistic soul and vulnerability, carries the weight of the world on her shoulders following a tragic incident that derails her life plan. Finn, characterized by his adorableness, guarded demeanor, and restlessness, adds a layer of depth to the slow-burning romance. The tension between them is palpable, and despite the obstacles, you can't help but root for their connection.

Initially easy to dismiss, Tom grows on you, and his relationship with Liv becomes increasingly intricate, leaving the reader as torn as Liv herself. The emotional roller coaster of this narrative is enthralling, and even with the anticipation of potential heartbreak, I found it impossible to put the book down.

I eagerly anticipate the official release of this book! It's a solid 5/5 for me – a truly enjoyable and emotionally charged experience.

Read this if you like:
•beach setting
•friends to lovers
•right person, wrong time
•a story with difficult topics

Paige Toon always knows how to tug on your heart strings and this was no different. Told over the course of seven summers and what happens in between. I flew through this book because I couldn’t get enough of it!!

Thank you Putnam for eARC in exchange for an honest review

I had to sit in silence staring at a wall after finishing this one, it was such an emotional roller coaster. Liv’s journey through grief while still growing up and figuring out who she was and what she wanted was so brilliantly portrayed. Adding a love that felt immense but only lasted a few weeks every summer was gut wrenching. And then there was Tom. Love triangles often annoy me but this one broke my heart over and over again. A lovely book even after emotionally destroying me.

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

Thanks for the copy Netgalley. This is my first by Paige Toon. I was very intrigued in the beginning, then the story just kind of dwindled out for me. The first 50% was so slow I kept getting distracted and side tracked.

The love triangle was just mediocre for me. I really felt the beginning of this one just killed it.

The characters were likable, but boring. The dialog was just ok for me.

I seem to be in the minority on this one. Perhaps it was my mood, reflection of the last book I read. I will give this author another go.

Guess ypu can't love them all.

Multiple love interests, alternating time lines, secrets that you uncover as you keep reading and Paige Toons gut wrenching style make this gem a must read. When I read only love can hurt like this I fell in love with this author and this one just solidified Paige Toons must buy status on my list.

Absolutely amazing!

What would you do if your love came back to you every summer and only in the summer? But you also knew it couldn’t work because you lived miles and miles apart and you only spent the summer together if you were both single. This is the story of Liv and Finn. But now, Liv has a chance at a new story, with Tom.

I struggled with the first 25% of this book. I skipped a lot that didn’t focus on Liv and Finn. However, I finally did settle in and was quickly hooked. I am not sure where I land on Finn as a character, but I am fond of the character of Tom. I feel as though without Tom, Liv would never have moved past where she was in her life with anything. He was a catalyst for change and while she fought her demons, she helped him with his.
There were so many emotions in this book and Toon takes you on a ride as you experience them and fall in love with these characters and the beautiful setting.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I don't know how to review this without giving spoilers, but I'm going to try. I love how this book wasn't JUST a clean and simple love story, and didn't exactly follow the formula of every other rom-com. I love how there were deeper themes explored as well but there were certain aspects of the romance(s) and decisions that the characters made that left me rolling my eyes and/or screaming at my kindle. Overall, I'm glad I read this one but I'm not sure I'll seek out others by the same author. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the eARC!

3.5 stars

Toon is a phenomenal romance writer. She has a talent of writing all the nuances of blossoming love- from the instant connection, to the building tensions, subtle glances and accidental touches, and then to the moment when the main characters finally kiss- It’s all just absolute perfection.

I’ve only read one other book by this author and that one was an emotional punch to the heart. This experience was very similar. I was definitely attached to the characters so by the time the big moments (both sad and happy) happened, I cried and laughed along with them.

A controversial ending for sure but one that I felt was a full circle moment and that a lot of people will appreciate.

4/5 ⭐️