Well, the Literary Queen Paige Toon has done it again. Just when you go and think her most recent book was possibly her best, she comes back and surpasses herself.

This one is so hard for me to review because I'm after having just finished and still have tears in my eyes and the biggest lump in my throat, but I'll try!

The story is set in Cornwall which is described so beautifully, the details so vivid and I connected so well that the place began to feel familiar, although I've never visited.

The people - Liv, Finn and Tom being the key characters - it felt like truly real people. Their pain, desires, flaws. It's so difficult believing they are fictional! I found myself forgetting I was even reading and feeling as if I were truly following these people as their lives played out.

The story is set over seven summers, as the title suggests, the previous six summers and the present. Time jumps can be difficult as a reader but as Paige has written these before, I wasn't worried and instead felt anticipatory. And the outcome was so worth it.

I won't spoil anything but I rooted for one person, then changed my mind, then decided I would be happy with whoever Liv chose to make her happy but I also cried so many times during this book. It is just heartbreaking and I'm now emotionally wrecked.

Thank you once again, Paige Toon. I don't know how you write like this and am in awe of your genius.

5⭐

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House, Cornerstone, Penguin and the author for the review copy, provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

Snuggle up and buckle up for another outstanding book by Paige Toon.

Its Seven Summers of love, loss, family, friendship, absolute banging tunes, art, beaches and beautiful characters that will have your chest feeling like its about to burst. It's imersive, close your eyes and you'll feel like you're there, the descriptions suck you in and captivate you to the core.

You won't be disappointed! 5*

The novel follows Liv and Fin and is set in Cornwall. Liv returns from abroad, where she was studying. She meets Fin in a local pub, He is over from LA with his band. They make a promise to each other. Fin will return every year and if they are both single they will spend the summer together. But six years later, Liv meets Tom and she has to make a difficult decision and choose between them.
I absolutely love Paige Toon's books and seven summers definitely didn't disappoint. Paige's writing is beautiful and her story telling and discriptions of places make you feel like you are in the novel.
I highly recommend seven summers and I can't wait to read more by Paige.
💖 Thank you to netgalley, Paige Toon and the publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Omg Paige Toon! What have you done to me. I actually dreamed about the characters during the week as I was reading this incredible story that I didn't want to end. I loved Finn and Tom. Parts of this book were so raw and i cried last night when I finished it.

As always Paige Toon's books have me feeling such a range of emotions. I always enjoy reading her books.

Really enjoyed this one but that’s nothing new I have loved all of Paige’s book! I loved the characters and going back to the past summers I read it in 2 sittings!

What a beautiful book I just don’t know where to start with this review I am an emotional wreck.

Seven Summers Is all about Liv and her life in St Agnes Cornwall which was a fantastic setting. I loved Seaglass, Beach Cottage, the cove, and I could just picture everything exactly as Paige described.

Without spoiling the beautiful story, Liv has a lot of trauma in her life and Finn her first true love tries his best to support her while living in LA and also following her wishes.

The characters were all perfect, I loved Liv and just wanted her to be happy and fulfilled. Finn was lovely and so was Tom. I didn’t expect the book to take such twists and turns and the last few chapters blew me away.

An amazing, poignant, heartbreaking yet happy book I would urge everyone to read at least once.

Thanks to Netgalley, Random House UK, Cornerstone and Paige Toon for an advanced copy in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.