4.5 ⭐️

Thank you to Berkley for this ARC!

Ali Brady did it again! After loving The Beach Trap, I knew The Comeback Summer was going on my TBR. Alison and Bradeigh write dual POV romance stories with fantastic plot SO WELL. Even if you’re not typically a romance reader, their books could totally work for you.

The Comeback Summer takes place in Chicago and focuses on two sisters struggling to keep their Gigi’s business and legacy afloat. They’re approached by a popular self-help guru and challenged to get out of their comfort zones. As they navigate anxiety, health/exercise goals, career paths, and sisterhood, each experiences a romance - one second chance and one insta love on a dating app.

This is such an enjoyable read. While the page count is high for a romance read, it’s necessary to build two solid storylines (one for each sister) heavy on plot and you’ll barely notice you’re reading 480 pages. I was really impressed by the representation in this book, two seriously swoony storylines, and lots of very realistic life situations that these sisters go through.

Read if you:
- like romance with lots of great plot
- want Jewish, curvy, ADHD, and anxiety rep
- enjoy books set in Chicago
- love dual POV books
- like discussions around family & legacies