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The Summer I Found You by Jolene Perry
3.0

**Review based on an ARC received for free from www.netgalley.com

Kate is a senior in HS and dealing with a recent diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes and a crummy breakup with her boyfriend. Aidan is a 19 year old veteran who lost an arm, and a good friend, to a roadside bomb. Brought together by Kate's best friend as a "make your ex jealous" date, an immediate connection is sparked. However, will secrets keep them from truly finding friendship and a real relationship?

Really cute story with two main characters that kept me interested and invested. The alternating POV worked; both Kate and Aidan had a distinct voices and it was nice to see their individual perspectives on the same events. The sex scene was tastefully done, so this could definitely work for older teens and New Adults.