This was a cute book. It's a great read for the summer. I loved how she worked hard to figure out Andrea Darrels story and get the truth out there. This book made me feel a lot a different things. I laughed, felt sad, and even angry that Andrea Darrel was betrayed by her fiancé.

Jordan Edelman doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to boyfriends. She has sworn of dating while she spends the summer with her dad. Her vow doesn't last long when she makes out with a cute boy on the ferry ride to Nantucket. Her misstep wouldn't be a big deal, except she soon discovers the cute boy is Ethan Barbanel, her dad's assistant--a boy she's secretly hated without ever having met him. Now that she's made-out with him, she can't stop thinking about him. To complicate things further, Jordan is staying at the Barbanels' mansion for the summer. Her summer job with a local astronomer keeps her busy tracking space trash and learning about Gibson's Comet, but it doesn't entirely keep her thoughts from Ethan.

Summer Nights and Meteorites is a cute summer romance with plenty of complications. The STEM side story regarding Jordan's work added a nice bit of depth to the overall story and tied in nicely with her relationships with both Ethan and her father. The Nantucket setting makes it perfect for a summer read!

Content Notes: [heroine's mother died when when she was four (hide spoiler)]

Hannah Reynolds continues to be one of the best YA contemporary writers out there. At no point was I surprised by a plot point during this book. I predicted how the historical storyline would unfold as soon as Jordan discovered the diaries. I predicted how the third act mess would explode. I predicted how the heroine would matchmake [redacted couple] the second both characters were introduced.

And yet. This book is so smart and emotionally nuanced and readable. The surprise isn't the point; my heart was still anxious and thrilled and awed. At one point, I actually had to pause my audiobook because I was gripped by a flood of second-hand terror on Jordan's behalf. Great father-daughter dynamics, great romance, great Jewish rep, and great audiobook narrator. I love the Barbanel family in Nantucket and hope we get more stories for the younger generation, including the triplets. The grandmother matriarch continues to be the best meddling character of the chaotic bunch.

Read via audio (narrated by Karissa Vacker).

Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds is a captivating read with an enchanting setting, witty banter, and a deeply emotional storyline. Once I started reading, I could not put this one down!

After a string of messy hook-ups, Jordan Edelman has sworn off boys in favor of bonding with her father this summer. On the way to Nantucket, she meets a cute boy…and technically the ferry ride doesn’t count as a new start yet right? Except when they arrive, she discovers that the cute boy is Ethan Barbanel, her father’s research assistant and someone she’s disliked for years. As she spends more time with him and his family though, she soon discovers that sometimes you have to let people in — and that sometimes you have to carve out time with the people you love and to discover yourself.

Eight Nights of Flirting was one of my top reads of 2022, and I was so excited to read Hannah Reynolds’s next book! It’s always fun returning to the Barbanel family and their antics. This book was also similar to the previous two books where part of the plot has to do with some deep-dive research into something the protagonist becomes fascinated by. In this one, Jordan becomes intrigued by the upcoming comet, especially the unsuspecting role of a female researcher.

I liked the characters too. Jordan has felt estranged from her father ever since he moved to Nantucket for his research. For months, all she’s heard from him is Ethan Barbanel this, Ethan Barbanel that, which makes her hate him from afar. This summer, she’s in Nantucket to spend time with her dad again, and the last thing she wants to see is Ethan, who she thinks is her father’s pseudo-son. Ethan, for his part, is very respectful of Jordan’s boundaries and reaffirms to her that her dad does love her and wants to spend time with her.

The romance was really cute! The two of them have a lot of chemistry, and even though Jordan doesn’t want to spend time with him, she can’t get away from him since she’s staying at his house with his family. I really love the way this author writes romances, and I can’t wait to read more from her! If you’re looking for a fun contemporary with a cute romance and many facts about comets, then you should check out Summer Nights and Meteorites.

I am a fan of Hannah Reynolds’ YA novels - THE SUMMER OF LOST LETTERS and EIGHT NIGHTS OF FLIRTING. This book SUMMER NIGHTS AND METEORITES is #3 of the Golden Doors series. Jordan goes to Nantucket for the summer to stay with her dad. On the ferry ride over she hooks up with a guy that she met. Only to find out that the guy, Ethan, is her dad’s research assistant. Throughout the summer, Jordan tries to ignore her developing feelings for Ethan. I enjoyed the banter between them! While on Nantucket, Jordan also decided to get a summer job doing research for a local female astronomer. It does include a lot of astronomy and science, but it wasn’t too difficult to follow. This is a perfect read to aspire women in STEM. This book is full of growth, relationships and communication. I might be biased as someone living in New England but I also love the New England connection! I adored this comfort read! Thank you NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This author is quickly becoming one of my favorite YA authors. I love her character development, her style and her writing. Jordan was such a great character and I hope she inspires many.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley

4 stars! I loved Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds. She is a new-to-me author so I haven’t read the other 2 books in this series, but it really didn’t matter as this can be read as a stand-alone.

Jordan Edelman has graduated from high school and is currently in her summer before freshman year at UMass. Her father is an academic researcher, and he has an opportunity in Nantucket, so he went there before she was able to finish high school. We meet Jordan on her way to Nantucket to spend some time with her father before college. She is missing her connection with him, and he is all she has (her mother passed away when Jordan was very young, and she is an only child). She is anxious about the Summer with her father because of his research assistant, Ethan. Her father talks about Ethan as the son he never had, and she has become jealous of their relationship. In any event, Jordan sees a cute boy on the ferry to Nantucket. She ends up kissing him without knowing his name. It’s a very good meet-cute! The story is an entertaining one with Jordan and Ethan opening to one another and learning to communicate and work through their feelings and misunderstandings. Both MC mature tremendously throughout this story.

One aspect of the story that I particularly enjoyed was learning more about astronomy and the women in STEM from a historical perspective. Kudos to Ms. Hannah Reynolds and I look forward to reading the first two books in this series. A big thank you to NetGalley and PenguinTeen for allowing me to read an ARC copy of Summer Nights and Meteorites.

I thought this was just okay. The writing just felt super young. I did find the story cute. But nothing really stood out to me.

This was a really sweet, really interesting story! I love the parallels between past and present, and the fact that Jordan isn't afraid to speak up about what she found for the most part. Discoveries like this are huge, and I was glad to see that Ethan and her dad were supportive of her.

I couldn't believe the reaction of Charles Gibson though, but it was so irritating because it was so realistic! Women have been overshadowed by men in science for so long, and it's so important to recognize the women who contributed so much.

For whatever reason, this was a difficult book to get through. It took me twice as long to complete as most other novels, because I kept losing my “investment “ in the storyline. Also, the frequent F-bombs were a turn-off for me.
*I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.*

I eagerly dived into this novel and found it to be my favorite of the bunch.

The story follows Jordan Edelman as she spends her summer in Nantucket with her father, who is engrossed in researching his next historical masterpiece. Jordan's determination to dislike her dad's research assistant, Ethan Barbanel, sets the stage for a delightful tale filled with chemistry and mystery.

Reynolds expertly weaves together elements of romance, historical research, and a touch of Jewish identity exploration. I appreciated the depth of the characters, particularly Jordan's introspection on her Jewish heritage and the relatable theme of feeling "not Jewish enough."

Moreover, the inclusion of women scientists in the historical backdrop added another layer of intrigue to the narrative. With its blend of history, romance, and cultural exploration, "Summer Nights and Meteorites" is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartfelt and engaging story.

After years of competing for attention with her father's assistant Jordan will finally meet the infamous Ethan while staying on Nantucket with her father during his research. Jordan swears after endless broken hearts she won't even attempt dating this summer but when a random hook up leads to reveal the boys she thought she hated is in fact her hookup she must be careful not to cross the line.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a classic summer beachy vibe with all the makings of a summer of self discovery and life lessons. Ethan and Jordan were so sweet and I loved all the raw moments. The scenery in mind was beautiful and Reynolds set the scene perfectly!

This is a must read!

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

This is a really fun book. I enjoyed it a lot!

This summer romance is so cute. This was such a cute fun read. Jordan comes to Nantucket to tag along with her dad's research for the summer. She is swearing off boys but will that last long. Working as an astronomy intern she begins to discover the truth about the Gibson comet which is soon to go across the summer sky. I really enjoyed this book to include Jordan hooking her dad up with her boss.

This book was good. Not my favorite in the series, but it had its moments.

I liked all the astronomy and Nantucket history-science-ness. Some of it was fictional (see author's note at the end), but a good deal of it was real. I appreciated the Reynolds research and details in telling about some individuals who are often overlooked.

Jordan and Ethan had a decent romance. It was a lot of back and forth which is not really my favorite. There were some sweet moments between them though. Especially when one of them was struggling with something and the other would offer support.

Ethan was an interesting character. I feel like we didn't get to the root his personality and problems. They were talked about a bit, but I didn't feel them. He was always just happy and pleasant and went along with whatever Jordan wanted when it came to their relationship. I wanted him to grow a backbone during a lot of this, or at least show progress in developing said backbone. It never really happened. Jordan had some "not like other girls" energy that I felt like I was combating the whole time, but she eventually won me over. She was relatable in so many ways that I could forget about her wardrobe which "wasn't like everyone else in Nantucket" and her attitude and whatnot.

I did really like the relationship between Jordan and her dad and the continual development of it during the book. It felt real and honest, and I think it will be something many teens can relate to.

Overall, this was a nice book. If you're looking for a romance-heavy YA, this isn't it. This one is pretty balanced between romantic relationships, and family and friend relationships. A nice read, but not one that would instantly come to my mind to recommend to my friends.

𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ★★★★★
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: summer love • strong female character • forced proximity • women in STEM rep

"𝙄 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙮. 𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙢, 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙢. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙤𝙣"

ONE OF MY FAVE COMFORT READS, THIS BOOK IS LIKE A WARM HUG, STARRY NIGHT, AND SUMMER BREEZE ALL IN ONE. Absolutely amazing. A five star read FOR SURE. I couldn't get enough of this book, the vibe, and the characters. I LOVE Hannah Reynolds other books, and Summer Nights and Meteorites was just as amazing. This book was wonderfully written with humor, love, wit, and perfect vibes. Both of the characters were super unique and fun, and the plot was TO DIE FOR! Full of summer nights under the stars, this book made me swoon. I kicked my feet and laughed out loud while reading this adorably sweet book.

Jordan's character was super relatable. A bit boy crazy, tired of failed relationships and getting her heart broken. She's headstrong, and I love that she has curly hair and wears red lipstick. Jordan has a special interest in astrology and STEM, and I actually learned a lot about comets and the stars just reading this book. I really enjoyed Jordan and thought she and Eli made the cutest couple. Eli was kind of a golden retriever boy (in a good way) he was super kind and sweet *swoon. I really liked his personality, he was more chill and really funny. I LOVED both of these characters and thought they made such a good couple. Its impossible not to root for them throughout the book.

Jordan isn't exactly thrilled to be spending her summer in Nantucket. Her father is researching his new book, and Jordan will have to come with him to the island. Worse, she'll have to live with the Barnabels, a wealthy family whom she's never met. On the ferry to Nantucket, Jordan unknowingly meets her first Barnabel, Eli, who also happens to be her dad's research assistant. Jordan is jealous of her Dad and Eli's connection and has sworn to not like Eli. So despite their spark, when she figures out his true identity she vows to ignore him for the summer. But thats not easy when you live in the same house. To impress her Dad and Eli, Jordan gets a job research job in town. But as she starts to research women in astronomy, she uncovers a secret decades old. Jordan shares her findings with Eli soon the two became allies, or maybe more?

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS BOOK! Hannah Reynolds is a teen romance writer equal to Lynn Painter and Sarah Dessen. Beautifully written, and the perfect summer romance!

Thank you to Penguin Random House and Net Galley for allowing me to read this book before release date.

Link to my review on Goodreads is below. I will post the same review on my Instagram about books @ells.library

Thank you NetGalley and PenguinTeen for the ARC copy of Summer Mights and Meteorites!

Just like the description, if you love KL Walther or Christina Lauren, you’ll quickly find yourself in love with this book. Taking place on the summery island of Nantucket, Jordan shows that women can be powerful, knowledgeable, smart and confident all at once. I adored that she was comfortable in who she was, how she acted and what she wanted in her life.

Overall, I would have begged for a little more closure in the romance department - even if it was just both sets of parents having a moment of “OMG you’re dating!”

Overall - this book was adorable and I can’t wait to see it out in the wild when published!

I really loved this book! If you are looking for a YA summer romance book, this one has it all. The story progression, the characters, the banter- it was all chef's kiss. I also just love the Gibson's comet storyline.

I enjoyed the story of Jordan and Ethan, especially as Jordan was determined not to like Ethan before even meeting him. However, what I enjoyed more was the discussion of female astronomers and their often-unrecognized contributions. Jordan's research subject, Andrea Darrel, the early 20th century Nantucket astronomer, is a figment of the author's imagination, but other female astronomers discussed in the book were real people (Maria Mitchell, Annie Jump Cannon). I also liked the fictional diary entries, including Andrea's uncertainty as to how Frederick Gibson felt about her and questions about choosing career over marriage or vice-versa. Andrea's uncertainty is mirrored in Jordan, who is attracted to Ethan, but is worried that a relationship will fail (as her past relationships have). She is also worried about how a relationship with Ethan, her father's research assistant, will affect her relationship with her father. At the start of the summer, Jordan views Ethan as essentially a replacement child for her, believing that her father prefers Ethan to her, and that she is a mess that her father has to worry about. As the summer goes on, Jordan and her father will eventually talk, and some of the insecurities and misperceptions will be laid to rest. The author has created a great supporting cast in the Barbanel family, Dr. Cora Bradley, and Grace, Jordan's best friend.

My only criticism of the story is Ethan not recognizing Jordan. It makes sense that Jordan had not looked up Ethan. However, with as much as Jordan’s father had apparently talked to Ethan about Jordan, including her relationship struggles, it defies belief that he never showed a picture of Jordan to Ethan, or did not have a picture of his only child in his office that Ethan would have seen.