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That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
5.0
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Sleepaway camp for adults? Count me in. Add in a divorcee coming to terms with her new life, her family, and her first ever feelings for a woman? Sheer perfection. We really get to watch Garland grow through her week at camp (yes, just a WEEK!!). Between chasing after a man she had a premonition about but falling for her sister, getting up close and personal with her fears during the camp's color war, and discovering who she really wants to be post-marriage, Garland has a VERY busy summer. There's a little puff of steam, but not too much for those on the sweeter side of romance readers.

I don't care that it's insta-love or that there aren't many areas of conflict - Garland and Stevie were made for each other. It is soft, cozy, and makes me want a butler to do a secret handshake with. It's a celebration of queerness, love, and summer camp. What else could you ask for?

*Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC and PRH Audio for an ALC in exchange for my honest review*