Who Would Like This Book:
If steamy beachside romance, sassy female leads, and a dash of 'Mean Girls' drama sound like your idea of a good time, you'll want to add this to your TBR. Cruel Summer delivers a fun blend of revenge, friendship, found family, sparkling banter, and a dreamy older bartender who texts corny dad jokes. Perfect for anyone craving a light, spicy, and empowering summer read with pop culture flair and strong character growth.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the editing a little rough, with noticeable typos and repeated lines breaking up the flow. If you’re team 'romance first,' you might be surprised that the mean-girl payback and personal growth overshadow the love story. Anyone looking for pure relationship focus or extremely polished prose might want to look elsewhere.
About:
Cruel Summer by Morgan Elizabeth follows the story of Cami, who lands her dream job managing events at an upscale beach club for the summer. However, her summer takes a dramatic turn when she encounters drama, petty pranks, and mean girls. Despite the challenges, Cami finds solace in a hot bartender who becomes a source of comfort and support. As Cami navigates through the chaos, she also experiences personal growth and learns to open herself up to new relationships. The book is praised for its strong character development, engaging plot filled with revenge plots and mean girl drama, and the exploration of Cami's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are some thematic elements related to personal trauma and bullying, as well as explicit content.
Has Romance?
While romance plays a significant role, it is portrayed more as a subplot complemented by character development and drama.
From The Publisher:
Camile Thompson loves three things: her best friends Kat and Abbie, planning events, and getting revenge.
When she starts her dream job at the elite Long Beach Island Beach Club, she makes a pact with her besties: For the first time in ten years, she'll try to be more open and make friends. No cutting people off for minor infractions, no closing herself off, and absolutely no tests to prove loyalty.
When Cami strikes up a friendship with her intern Olivia, it's anything but smooth sailing when the mean girls of the Beach Club show up. They love making people miserable and they have their sights set on Cami.
Cami quickly slips back into her old ways of petty payback. The only ally she seems to be able to tolerate is the hot bartender who works across the street.
But when his Beach Club connections come to light, Cami realizes this may be the cruelest summer ever.
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