Seven Summers

4,5

Seven Summers by Paige Toon is a charming story about love and loss that I couldn't put down.

This story, weeves from the current day back through the past seven summers that Liv and Finn spend together in Cornwall. Although spending only a few weeks together each summer, the pair full madly in love only to find that their time is cut short and they must spend the rest of the year apart. Having a long, distant relationship was too painful, and so they both agree not to put their lives on hold waiting for one another. Instead, they agree that if they are both still single when Finn returns to the UK each summer that they will enjoy a week of passion before saying goodbye again.

I loved how the story jumped from the present day to the past, following Liv's life. Beautiful written, I felt like I was there alongside Liv. I loved the setting, from the beach to her place of work and home. The tragedy of losing her parents at such a young age and feeling responsible for caring for her older brother was heartwrenching, especially since it shaped her life leading her down a path that she probably wouldn't have taken otherwise.

This was a character driven plot, and I just adored Tom. The air of mystery surrounding his appearance was very appealing, and I found myself longing to read more about the present day. This book tugged at my heartstrings, and I'm so glad we got to find out how Liv's future evolved. Although I did feel the ending was a bit rushed, I appreciate knowing the full outcome of Liv's life.