It Happened One Summer

The first time I tried to read It Happened One Summer, I DNF'd it a few pages in because I could not stand Piper or her family. She seemed to be a very stereotypical portrayal of a rich LA influencer, and I hated it. Then, I read a review that compared Piper to Alexis Rose from Schitt's Creek. After going back in with that mindset, I grew to adore this romance. It was heartwarming with a beautiful setting and major found-family vibes. There was minimal internal conflict once the characters got together, and the conflict that did occur did not drag on for too long. And I got to watch Piper evolve into someone I actually liked. Once outside the influence of the rich and famous, her kindness shines through. She befriends everyone around her, welcomes her Grandmother into her life with open arms, and helps an older man up to his favorite perch every day. By the end of this book, she turns into a pretty cool person.