Lovely read really enjoyed it. Different to what I’ve been reading recently and it made me feel very nostalgic with things I remember from my teenage years like the viewing party’s with special glasses 😂 I’d recommend this to anyone my age for a bit of nostalgia.

This book took a few chapters to really draw me in, but by the end I was so invested! I love the rich and real characters, and it captured a particular feeling of being 16, stressed, with a summer and life laid before you. I was about the age of these characters in 1999 when the book takes place, which was also a cool draw.

TRULY MADLY AMY
BY
KERRYWILKINSON.

It’s 1999 and Joe has finished school. Not knowing where to go next, he reluctantly accepts a job at the local summer camp. Joe really isn’t keen on the job, that is until he meets Amy and falls head over heels in love.
Joe has anger issues and is still grieving for his father. Not to mention dealing with a less than easy home life.
Amy, by contrast comes from a nice home, reads for pleasure and has college in her sights.
Can first love last forever?

This is mainly Joe’s story and covers the summer where he comes of age and falls in love for the first time. Complete with all the highs and lows that come with it.

This is a thoroughly nostalgic and immersive story.
I loved Joe. There was something very sweet and endearing about him.

There are some great twists and turns along the way in this well written book.

For those of us of a certain age this is a bit of a trip down memory lane.
Whatever your age, this is a great read that will keep you gripped from start to finish.

Audio book is well narrated by Joe Jameson.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

With thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for an audio arc of this title.

First, great job with the audio. The male narrator did a great job with inflections, pace, etc.
The story itself was told as a retrospective, which was interesting. Pointing to one specific summer that had so much impact on a whole life felt very real to me as an adult. At times, it was a little messy, there was just too much going on. But overall a very good, coming of age type book.

I really enjoyed this book and the audiobook was really well narrated with distinct voices for the different characters. The story was a little different than I expected as it was an adult narrating his younger life, but it gave an interesting perspective.

I really tried to get into this audiobook and started it many times. Unfortunately, I only got maybe an hour or so into it before I would give up and try again at another time. On my last attempt it was archived and I couldn’t listen to again. I wonder if reading it opposed to the audiobook would be better for me. The narration seemed very monotone and bored me. I do appreciate the chance to get an early copy to listen to though!

It’s 1999. Joe is a little lost as to what comes next. School is finished, he doesn’t have a lot of interest in going to University, is grieving the loss of his father, lives with his mother who is suffering from serious mental health issues and not willing to deal with them and his older sister, who is doing all she can to take care of them, but wants her own life. He is floundering and love is the last thing on his list of what could happen next. His sister gets him a summer position at a local camp which was pretty close to the last thing he wanted and yet…It is there he meets Amy and wow. His world goes from black and white to technicolor. As they get to know each other he falls deeper and deeper in like and then love. They are so very different in many ways and yet similar in ways they never imagined. Yet she brings such joy to his heart and he to hers as well. Will their love be forever or will they break each others hearts? Will his family get their collective stuff together and move forward? So many questions. A lovely sweet listen (or read) of regular people living their lives in the best way they can and making and ultimately finding their way to love.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture Audio, and Kerry Wilkinson for this advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Honestly, I approached this story expecting it to be a typical YA romance full of "sweep me off my feet" moments and overly obsessed teenagers... but it was so much more. I will admit that it took me a little bit to get into the book as it felt a little slow in the beginning, but I soon found myself connecting with and understanding Joe which helped me dive into the book. I would say this story is less about romance and more about family, self-development, and a great coming of age story. The best part of the book was watching Joe change and come out of his shell. Kerry Wilkinson's writing was great and made me feel like I was there at camp watching this all unfold in front of my eyes. <3

I approached this book with the knowledge that it is a Young Adult romance book, which can sometimes be a slippery slope for me in terms of holding my interest. While this book yes, is a romance book, it serves more of the storyline of Joe as a coming of age type novel. I thought the experiences that Joe endured and the lessons learned throughout this novel were very good, but i also found this book to be very slow paced and not fully keeping me engaged like i would hope

Joe has very fond memories of the summer of 1999. At the age of 16, he had an unforgettable experience while at summer camp. He fondly remembers Amy and how he fell in love at that tender age. Volunteering at that summer camp brought Joe a different perspective in his life. In this wonderful coming of age story by Kerry Wilkinson, readers are treated to a beautifully written nostalgic story.

Unhappy at home and with life in general, that idyllic summer changed Joe's perspective. In fact, it changed his life. While the story is at times tragic, especially for the trials Joe experienced in his home life, it is also one of strength. One of change. One of courage. One of hope. Truly a story that readers can find themselves trading places with Joe and doing their own self-reflection. In fact, having been to camp myself as a young teenager, this book brought back many warm memories.

Kerry Wilkinson really surprised me. Having read several psychological thrillers by this talented author, Truly, Madly, Amy was a delightful change of pace. Also, I was able to enjoy this delightful story via audiobook. The narrator was Joe Jameson and he did a fabulous job bringing this warm and enjoyable story to life.

The author's note at the end of the book really warmed my heart as Mr. Wilkinson provided insight as to how this story came about. This is a book that I highly recommend for readers looking for a change of pace.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

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Summer is not summer without growing up, learning new things, meeting new people or place. Amy and Joe's summer was just like that. Joe definition of friend was not found in the camp, actually these kind of camp was not entirely their kind of hangout and fun place. But Joe promised his sister to do better and he is trying. Amy was new to place but well loved kind soul. Whatever blossomed between them during six week of camp, stayed even after decades until they meet again.
Cute, heartwarming, summer love story written by author.

**please note due to low rating I will not be leaving a public review for this book as I have not paid for it.**

The narrator was really good, but I DNF this at the 30% mark because I just really wasn't getting into it and found it quite boring.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for access to the audiobook of Truly, Madly, Amy by Kerry Wilkinson in exchange for an honest review.

CW: death of a parent, grief, depression, violence, see full list on StoryGraph.

Joe finds himself reluctantly working at a summer camp in 1999 between school terms. It's here that he meets Amy and starts a heartwarming relationship with her that helps Joe to keep his mind off of the difficulties of his home life. His home is anything but cheery, with his mom frequently angry and stuck in a depressive state after the death of her husband, and his older sister moving out on her own, leaving him to handle the brunt of caretaking for their mom. This coming of age story is achingly honest and nostalgic.

I enjoyed this book. Joe's relationship with Amy was in fluffy juxtaposition to the responsibilities he was navigating at home. Plus Joe and Amy are both very cute and lovable characters, and I love that their flirtation centered around reading together. Nothing in particular stood out to me as particularly innovative or unique about this story, but I think it is a solid representation of teenage life and think anyone can see themselves in parts of this story.

This book completely failed to grab me. I couldn't focus, couldn’t connect, and never had the slightest urge to pick it back up.

30% in - I’m calling it quits. I expected something completely different from the description. I'm sure stories like this have their audience, but they are not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of Truly, Madly, Amy by Kerry Wilkinson in exchange for an honest review.

Five Stars to Truly, Madly, Amy! This engaging heartfelt story follows the life of Joe who is missing his dad. The cohesive tale is about love and romance, but is also so much more; it's about family loyalty, friendship, caring, chances, courage, the desire to have a good life, learning lessons and life-shaping. It is a story about growth and hope, but also grief, loss, abuse, anger and addiction.

The vivid depictions of the summer camp setting come across to the reader really well. The audiobook was narrated by Joe Jameson. Listening to the story was a good decision and I thought it was narrated excellently with the engaging voice bringing the necessary worth and verve to the proceedings with great vocal distinction for the different people. Overall, Truly, Madly, Amy! is a super, gripping book that deals with some big topics. Be sure to read the author's note at the end. A very highly recommended coming-of-age, beautifully written tale. I'm now off to get myself a copy of Ten Birthdays. 😊🤞🎧

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture Audio via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

I am uncertain if it was the narration or the story itself but I struggled getting into this book. It has plenty of cute moments but just wasn’t for me.

I would recommend for anyone who wants a fun summer romance. Great for fans of John Green!

This book is a coming of age story that mostly takes place during the summer of 1999. It follows Joe, a 16 year old boy who has no direction in his life. His father had passed away a few years before and his mother is battling a form of mental illness. He has his sister Melissa who is several years older and trying to figure out her own life and his group a friends who are just as lost as him. His sister is able to get him a job at a youth summer camp where he meets Amy, she is like no one he’s ever met before. He can’t help but spend as much time with her as he possibly can.

While this book does have a first love element to the plot, For me I felt that the story focused more on the trials of growing up, finding who you are and the person that you want to be. Joe had such a hard time coping with the loss of his father and almost completely negligent mother. It hurt my heart how much this young boy wanted a relationship with his mom and that she was just not able to give him at the time. Watching Amy and Joe find friendship in one another was so sweet and it took me back to my childhood. Amy was the best person for Joe at a time when he really needed the support.

I really enjoyed this book, the plot was very well written and the story was full of emotion. The narrator Joe Jameson did an excellent job, and I am glad that I was able to listen to the audiobook version.

Thank you to #netgalley and #bookouture for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I already like #KerryWilkinson’s thrillers, #ThePartyatNumber12 &
#TheBoyfriend that I’ve been on tour for. This was a nice change to read a #generalfiction and #romance genre from him. Sweet and touching!

#Narrator, #JoeJameson, did a fantastic job!

Thank you so much, Kerry Wilkinson, bookouture & netgalley for the #audiobook & ecopy & give my honest review! All opinions are my own. Thank you, #TeamBookouture, for including me on the tour!

This is a coming of age storyline following Joe’s journey from mid-teens to adulthood. I think it’s more aimed at teens but I don’t actually think it is for teens. I really wanted to like it but I found I was bored but my stubbornness wouldn’t let me not finish it out so I ploughed on. I didn’t really like the writing style as at times it took from the upcoming twists by making reference to them early on. I really liked the characters as there was some really likeable ones. It was good to have a male narration and I do think it added to the experience. I did enjoy the last quarter where it all came together. Where this wasn’t for me that’s not to say it’s not for others as judging by the reviews it’s getting I’m in the minority.

2.5/5 🌟🌟/🌟

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to read #TrulyMadlyAmy

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this review copy of the Truly, Madly, Amy audiobook.

I took me a bit to get into this coming-of-age story, set mostly in 1999 at a summer camp where Joe spends the summer after his high school graduation. Joe is reeling after his father's death and has to navigate his mother's grief as well. Meeting and falling in love with camp counselor Amy changes Joe's outlook and has a profound impact on his life.
While the beginning was a little slow, I really enjoyed the evolution of Amy and Joe's relationship and Joe's character development throughout the book.