This was my first Paige Toon novel, and I will definitely be reading more. “Seven Summers” is a beautiful story of love and loss. As we go through the Liv and Finn’s seven summers together, Toon masterfully weaves together the past and present. The result is a heartbreaking and heartwarming story full of emotions. Liv and Finn were strong, likable main characters with excellent character growth. I enjoyed reading their journeys, both individual and shared.

Thank you to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book! This is my first Paige toon book and it won’t be my last. I was enraptured by the writing and how she pulled me into this novel and made me care for the characters so much. Can’t wait to share this book! Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the review!

Seven summer is an angsty really emotional book. I love paige's writing and it brought me to tears. Loved it.

I love Paige’s writing. I felt like I was living in the book and I related to the character so much. It felt like a real story to me.

This story is about a couple who met and bonded over a shared experience. Unfortunately, Liv is from Cornwall, and Finn is in LA.
They agree that Finn will come to Cornwall every summer and stay as long as they’re both single. Finn returns every year, and their love grows stronger each time. One year, Liv meets and falls for Tom, but she’s shocked to find out that he’s got a life changing secret.
I liked this book so much, the love stories are touching and memorable. I found myself thinking about this book long after I finished it

Seven Summers is a love story but not a rom-com.

Liv is an artist who was abroad in Italy studying her craft. After finishing her classes, she returns to Cornwall and her family home. Her plan is to move to London to continue pursuing her dream of sculpting. In the meantime, she takes a job at Seaglass, the local restaurant. Here is where she meets Flinn, a musician playing with the local band.

Liv and Finn fall for each other quite quickly but how will things work for them? She lives in the UK and Finn lives in the States and only comes to Cornwall for the summers.

After tragedy strikes, they decide not to keep in contact but to see each other in Cornwall every summer unless one of them falls in love with someone else.

On the seventh summer, we meet Tom, a newcomer who will stir things around. Liv and Tom have an undeniable connection and one that could be worth exploring.

Seven Summers takes you through two timelines: the Present Summer and through the last six. The story deals with friendship, grief, heartbreak, personal growth, disabilities, and love.

Paige Toon really knows how to write. Her characters were all believable and relatable and despite loving Finn, I fell in love with Tom too.

This was my first book from this author but it won't be the last.

Cliffhanger: No

4.5/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by G.P. Putnam's Sons via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC of this heart-wrenching story about Liv, and the two men that contribute to her emotional journey - of love, self-growth. Set in a back and forth timeline, it'll take you through all emotions. Highly recommend picking this book up to feel all the feels.

This was my first Paige Toon and it gave me major Carley Forney vibes from the beginning. I loved all the characters and all of their broken pieces. This book is a beautifully written exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Toon masterfully weaves together past and present, drawing readers into a story that is both heartwarming and poignant. The characters are deeply relatable, and their journeys resonate long after the final page. This novel is a perfect summer read, filled with emotion and moments that remind us of the enduring power of love.

This book is perfect for those who love:
-Second chance romance
-Love Triangles
-Summer Flings
-Dual Timelines
-Emotionally driven storylines

Thank you to NetGalley for the gifted copy.

Seven Summers definitely isn’t your typical romance novel and love triangles are typically on my list of least enjoyed tropes but this one had me sobbing. Even though we only ever saw the characters year to year for a month or less of summer, their storylines were extremely well written. Watching Liv and Finn grow and change over the course of these summers shattered my heart over and over again but I loved every minute of it.

Wow, what a ride...
I am usually all for easy, funny rom-com reads but just a heads up this is definitely not that type of book
Main characters: Liv. Tom and Finn (love triangle type of troupe kinda)
This book is about 6 summers that lead to falling in love and 1 summer that changes everything
Liv and Finn- meet 1 summer (the first summer) while working together and they make a promise that if they are both single they will spend the summer together every year.
I have no idea how they could have made this pact, nothing I could ever see myself being able to do and then let it continue for multiple summers.
So for 6 summers this happens, oh and by the way the growth and character development is fantastic.
Then the 7th summer comes and then enters Tom and all the craziness breaks loose.
I am not sure how I feel about Tom and his place in this book bc I was 100% Team Liv Finn and wanted a happily ever after for them, just read that book and you will see why.
There is so much going on in this book, so many emotions.
The ending ohmygosh, so much to think about and process.

This was so good! A bit of a slow start and a little long but it was worth it. Paige Toon is right up there with Colleen Hoover when it comes to romance. Stories filled with heartache and true love, Give this one a try and definitely read some of her others when you have the chance.
Thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, & Paige Toon for this ARC.

A beautiful, heart wrenching, poignant story about friendship and love through time and space. Pacing was perfect and the story had me engrossed and connected to the characters . I was rooting so hard the entire novel for Finn and Liv. I really love Paige’s writing style and will continue to recommend her books.

Seven Summers is an emotional love story that completely engulfs you from the first page.

The beautiful setting of this book added so much atmosphere to the story. The story is perfectly told in the present with Tom and in the past with Finn. The buildup of the relationship over the years between Liv and Finn makes you ache for them to be together. Each summer that Liv and Finn spend together there is just enough plot in each chapter that it didn't feel like it was just a few weeks, Once we are introduced to Tom I couldn't wait to get back to his chapters, they were perfectly woven in with the story. I was torn throughout the whole book on which man I felt Liv had a better connection with, both male characters were perfect in their own way. The story is flawlessly told with strong characters who were all very likeable. This book had everything from growth, sadness, and love.

This book was beautiful, heartbreaking and so sweet all at the same time. I’m going to keep this review short and sweet with saying that this is a really good semi heavy, enjoyable, beautiful summer book.

The romance, the family dynamics, the absolute heartbreak and everything in between were written perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy. This book gave me all the feels. It felt similar to other books I’ve read in the same time next summer concept, but this took it further, which I really enjoyed. I love Liv’s story and highly recommend this book.

This book was perfect for a summer beach read. I loved reading about these two characters that kept coming back to each other summer after summer.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved seeing how the relationship changed over the years. I only wish the ending wasn’t so rushed. Overall, great book that I’ll recommend to my friends!

Wow!
Just as I thought that I have enough of Paige Toon's heartwarming stories, here she comes again presenting my heart with another one I cannot possibly hate. This is beautiful in every aspect. The touch of a look back to somehow make it a coming-of-age genre in very pertinent. Bring tissues because they are certainly necessary!

Thank you Putnam and Paige Toon for a gifted copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

I wanted so badly to like this book, but unfortunately, it just didn’t connect with me.

I enjoy a good love triangle, but only when both love interests are worthy and likable. I couldn’t stand Finn - he was selfish more often than not. Tom was such a great person/love interest so I couldn’t get behind Liv having such a problem choosing and indulging Finn when Tom was around.

The book started picking up in the middle and I was enjoying it, but I wound up not being able to get past the ending.

I’ll keep this review short because I think this may have just been not the right book for me. I know many others who loved it, so read the synopsis on slide 2 and decide for yourself if it’s for you!

This was my first book by this author. This book warmed and broke my heart! I wish the epilogue was a bit less rushed but still loved it! Also felt like there were too many side characters to keep track of that maybe weren’t fully necessary to introduce. Would have rather gotten to know Tom better.