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ellemnope 's review for:
The Summer of June
by Jamie Sumner
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Adorable and heartwarming middle grade contemporary. I loved that the story was set so often in the library. Fantastic anxiety rep that is dealt with in a healthy way, though do be aware of content warnings for physical manifestations of anxiety. June is a cute character and her relationship with her mother is wonderful. The majority of the story felt very realistic and moved smoothly, but the character of Mrs. Tandy was a distraction. She felt a bit too predictable and problematic, a bit of a stereotype for the crotchety character who wrecks the plan for the whole town. If she had been softened a bit around the edges and made to feel more human and believable this book would have been a 5-star. As is, this is still definitely a middle grade worth the read. Wholesome, inspiring, and cozy.