This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

This is such a joyful summer read, that I have enjoyed throughout the current warm Summer evenings. The perfect read filled with romance and amazing characters.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

I’m afraid this just wasn’t the book for me, I’m sure it’s lovely but I’m not the right reader.

Thank you once again for approving my request- much appreciated.

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An interesting take on living life to the fullest - from living your dreams to not hiding your hopes and fears from your closest friends. Faced with documenting her last three months via the medium of a TV show, there are many opportunities for funny episodes for Lizzie, Jaddie and Samantha plus cameraman Ben.

There was far more depth to this story than I was initially expecting but this lends both sincerity and authenticity to the story. It's not all sweetness and light, there are some darker moments too.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, particularly the travel elements.

4* from me

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I liked this book and read it while I was on holiday on a beach in the heat, it was the perfect read

I loved this book. I knew it was going to be a tear jerker based on the blurb- but there is so much more to the story. It's in turn humourous and heartbreaking. Three friends decide to go travelling when Lizzie's brain tumour has proved resistant to the latest round of treatment. She wants to live a little and they plan the most wonderful 90 days touring three continents.

My niece is currently touring India with an organised tour for youngsters and it had that feel about it. I have loved seeing my nieces posts on instagram and facebook- and have felt a little of the excitement yet nerves of the adventure through her eyes. The book gave me the same sense of being taken along for a wonderful adventure with three friends.

They are all keeping secrets from each other- we never know everything about those we love.

I love sunrises and sunsets - and they feature in the book and Lizzie's explanation of why they are important for her to savour will stay with me a long while.

I loved the friendship and romance throughout the book- and the fact that it kept me drawn deep within the pages, lost in my own dreams of travelling the world.

Lizzie, Samantha and Jaddi have been best friends since uni and so when Lizzie who has been suffering from brain tumours all of her life finds out that this one cannot be operated on and she only has 3 months to live she wants to spend this time with her best friends travelling the world as they had planned for years......only problem is how can they pay for it!

Jaddi sets up a fundraiser on social networks and this comes to the attention of a Channel 6 program who agree to make up the shortfall as long they can be televised for the whole trip. So they start off travelling to South East Asia, Australia and the US with a couple of medical emergencies on the way - all being filmed by Ben the very serious cameraman!

Sunsets and sunrises are very important to Lizzie, and we find out the heart breaking story of why that is the case with the story about Ethan, but she certainly has a great many to chose from for her favourite.

As we follow them round the globe we find out that although they are all really close they each have a secret that they are keeping from the others and this certainly adds some twists to the story! Although this could have been a very depressing subject the story is full of fun and light moments and a great beach read.

I was expecting this to be a tear jerker but was pleasantly surprised at the twist in the tale. Well researched and colourful likeable characters made this an addictive read for me which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I went into this story expecting it to go a certain way, but was totally blown away when it went a took a different turn. I was left wanting a lot more, but that's not a bad thing. I feel like there is so much more to find out about the characters and I'd love to read more about them in the future.

The idea is one which is so relevant right now with all of the reality television shows sprouting up worldwide. People want to watch, and read, real life stories about ordinary people, as well as extraordinary ones. This book taps into this need. The author manages to capture the intrusive nature of those working in the industry as well as giving the reader a heartwarming story of three friends going on the trip of a lifetime.

There are highs and lows throughout, along with a lot of hilarity. The characters are all written extremely well and they all have their own voices within the story. The author gives us a deeper insight into their lives, allowing us to understand what has motivated them to travel with each other in the way they do.

There are a few twists in the story, and I honestly wasn't expecting them at all. That is a sign of a good story, however, as you are left not knowing what will happen next.

I read this book in one sitting and am grateful to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.

Review: Wow, this is an amazing read. From reading the blurb I was excited about reading this book and I was not disappointed. I couldn't wait to find out how having many secrets would effect the friendship. The cover is great, bright and suits the story.

Laurie has captured the essence of friendship amazingly. I like how we are able to read from all three of the girls perceptive through out the story. The secrets that we find out about in the story are well written about, with knowledge, the characters are real and the settings read as if you are right there. I felt like I was watching every sunset with them. The chapters are short and as one ends you just need to keep reading to find out what happens next.

The story follows three best friends as they travel round the world, coming to terms with how their lives are. It really brings across the message that life is short and to make the most of it while you can. Each of the three girls learn something about themselves and it is lovely to see them blossom by the end of the story especially as there are a few twists and turns along the way. Some I really did not expect, so well done Laurie.

This book has a strong message but is a light read and very enjoyable with laugh out loud moments. I loved this book and recommend it to all who love a story about love and friendship.

Speechless at just how breathtaking this book really is. From the first few pages, I had a feeling that I was reading something special, and was I progressed through the book I was more and more impressed with each page.

I was drawn into the story of Lizzie, Samantha and Jaddi, and their reasons for wanting to spend a summer travelling the world. You will learn they are all hiding things from each other despite being best friends, and although as a reader you are privy to a couple of the secrets, there is at least one that no matter how much I tried to predict it, I was wrong. And I am so glad that I was, as it made for a far more shocking conclusion to the book.

Our Endless Summer features travel in South East Asia, Australia and America, and I loved so many of the experiences that are described. But what really struck me was Lizzie, and her attitude to everything. She is an inspirational character, and is central to everything, as the trip is in her honor.

There are certain moments that will definitely stick in the mind, such as Lizzie's reasoning for wanting to see as many sunsets and sunrises as possible, and the story of one of her hospital stays while she was 9 years old. I loved seeing how different the three friends were, and just how their relationship changes while on their travels.

One Endless Summer is in theory as story that should be incredibly sad, after all Lizzie only has three months to live, but although it has been written with plenty of beautifully expressed emotions, the story is inspiring and also thought provoking.

I'm really struggling with this review as there are things I'd love to wax lyrical about, but I don't want to spoil the experience of reading this for yourself. All I can say at this point is if you decide to take a chance on this book, it is an absorbing read, and at the same time, a surprisingly quick book, so I'd suggest making sure you have a good chunk of time in which to read it one go.

One Endless Summer is a fabulously written book with a mix of laughs, tender moments, emotion, friendship, huge life altering decisions, against a backdrop of exotic locations which just adds to the flavour of the book, all of which meant I never wanted to the put my kindle down. It's a story, or at least there is a message from the book that I hope to keep with me for a long time.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and HQ for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.