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Sunkissed
by Kasie West
Special thanks to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for an early eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.
Quick Stats
Age Rating: 12+
Overall: 4/5 stars
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Setting: 4/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Kasie West and I have a complicated relationship. Her books have been really hit or miss with me in the past. I’ve loved some and hated others, but Sunkissed has falling squarely in the love category.
This was such a fun, summery read—perfect for reading stretched out on a towel at the beach. I really liked Avery, Brooks, and Maricela. Kai and Lauren were solid characters as well, though sometimes they got on my nerves. I related a lot to Avery, and though she annoyed me at times, her actions always made sense and were usually what I’d have done in that situation too.
I loved Brooks. Typical, broody but actually sweet, damaged and yet not toxic YA love interest. He hit all the marks of a typical swoon-worthy YA love interest without the toxic edge that so many have, yet still seemed like his own character instead of a walking cliche. I really enjoyed his character and the relationship that developed between him and Avery.
Speaking of their relationship—the romance in this story was Kasie West at her very best (hey, that rhymes): sweet, swoony, stock-full of chemistry, with a dash of teen angst, and my favorite part—innocent. Kasie West’s books are perfect for every age of reader, and they deliver swoon-worthy chemistry and romance without any smut that many other contemporary/romance books (even in YA) have. I really like that.
The plot was fun, it sewed teen angst, family, friendship, and romance together nicely. I loved the music and song writing aspects—another common staple in Kasie West’s works—as well as the journey that Avery went on to sort of “find herself”. Avery grew as a person very steadily throughout the plot, and it felt natural and not forced, which is hard to do. I never felt like the story dragged or rushed. There was nothing super special about the plot, but it was solid and enjoyable.
If you’re a fan of fun summery romances I highly recommend you check this out—whether you’re 12 or 20, this is a great beach read.
Quick Stats
Age Rating: 12+
Overall: 4/5 stars
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Setting: 4/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Kasie West and I have a complicated relationship. Her books have been really hit or miss with me in the past. I’ve loved some and hated others, but Sunkissed has falling squarely in the love category.
This was such a fun, summery read—perfect for reading stretched out on a towel at the beach. I really liked Avery, Brooks, and Maricela. Kai and Lauren were solid characters as well, though sometimes they got on my nerves. I related a lot to Avery, and though she annoyed me at times, her actions always made sense and were usually what I’d have done in that situation too.
I loved Brooks. Typical, broody but actually sweet, damaged and yet not toxic YA love interest. He hit all the marks of a typical swoon-worthy YA love interest without the toxic edge that so many have, yet still seemed like his own character instead of a walking cliche. I really enjoyed his character and the relationship that developed between him and Avery.
Speaking of their relationship—the romance in this story was Kasie West at her very best (hey, that rhymes): sweet, swoony, stock-full of chemistry, with a dash of teen angst, and my favorite part—innocent. Kasie West’s books are perfect for every age of reader, and they deliver swoon-worthy chemistry and romance without any smut that many other contemporary/romance books (even in YA) have. I really like that.
The plot was fun, it sewed teen angst, family, friendship, and romance together nicely. I loved the music and song writing aspects—another common staple in Kasie West’s works—as well as the journey that Avery went on to sort of “find herself”. Avery grew as a person very steadily throughout the plot, and it felt natural and not forced, which is hard to do. I never felt like the story dragged or rushed. There was nothing super special about the plot, but it was solid and enjoyable.
If you’re a fan of fun summery romances I highly recommend you check this out—whether you’re 12 or 20, this is a great beach read.