Download PDF Vanishing Summer Unexpected Love Book 1 eBook Lora Richardson

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Vanishing Summer Unexpected Love Book 1 eBook Lora Richardson Reviews

• I truly enjoyed this book. It made me laugh and cry. It draws you right into the story where you can feel exactly how the characters are feeling. I think this was my favorite of Lora's books!! It is a must read!! Job well done Lora!
• Fact I read less YA now than ever.
  
  Another fact There are a few YA authors who I will continue to read no matter what. That short list includes long-time favorites like Katie McGarry, Julie Cross and Robin Benway – and it also includes Lora Richardson.
  
  Richardson writes contemporary young adult novels that speak to me. There are no fantastical worlds, no over the top drama, no too good to be true characters. What Richardson does best is create down to earth, realistic characters that feel like people you could know in your everyday life - the girl at school, the guy down the street. And she tells their stories with a gentle hand that draws you in and makes you care and feel and hope.
  
  In Vanishing Summer, we meet sixteen-year-old Greta. A girl who is fearful and doesn’t take unnecessary chances. But Greta wasn’t always that way; she used to be bold and daring. That ended the day her best friend was taken away right in front of her – and never came back. Until he did. Until one night he walked out of the trees, stood in front of her, and said her name.
  
  I cared so much for Greta and Everett. I wanted to hug Everett all the time for what he had been through, what he had lost, and his struggle to return to a life he no longer knew. While Everett suffered while he was away, Greta was tormented as well, dealing with guilt that she was somehow responsible. She showed real maturity when she knew she had to give Everett time and space. She wanted to immediately be right back by his side every moment and pick up where they left off and yet she was still intuitive enough to know to give him time. She didn’t push him to share but was there when he wanted to talk. They had such a special connection and were so supportive of one another.
  
  The secondary characters were just as appealing. There was a strong family dynamic and it was refreshing to see a family that obviously loved and cared and supported. Greta’s father and brother showed their concern for her, both before Everett returned and after, and I loved their close-knit unit. Everett’s mom, Greta’s friend Meredith, Greta’s boss at the little theater where she worked… they all provided a cocoon of love and encouragement.
  
  Vanishing Summer provided everything I loved in contemporary YA. Characters that I connected with and that felt believable, a story that captured my heart and my emotions, and the hint of a romance that had all the sweetness and yearning of first love. If you’re a fan of contemporary YA, do yourself a favor and experience Greta and Everett’s story for yourself. You won’t be sorry.
• I really enjoyed this book! It took me a little bit of time to get into it, but it was well worth it. One of the things that I loved about this book was the positive way they talk about therapy. They stress the importance of therapy, dealing with your problems, and having a strong support system. The metaphor used about the mountains and valleys in relation to mental health is wonderful.
  
  Greta tries to navigate her world after her best friend, Everett, is kidnapped by his dad. Even after four years, she still has extreme fear of people leaving her and major anxiety and guilt to deal with. Her family is reeling after her mom dies of cancer and Greta tries to remember how she was before tragedy struck. She used to be fearless and bold. Can she work back to that now?
  
  One day when Greta is reading outside, Everett walks out of the woods and back into her life. A lot has changed between the two in four years. What happened to Everett while he was gone? What has changed between the two best friends?
• Richardson’s latest novel gripped me from the beginning and did not let up as the story moves from mystery to love. Once again, Richardson writes so the reader quickly grows attached to her characters, feeling their joy and pain while cheering for them to succeed. I was absorbed in the emotions and decisions of the characters throughout the book, wishing I could have been part of the friends group presented; how I would love to join in their discussions! While some of the events in the book were anticipated by the reader, the way the characters addressed them and move through the happenings is novel and unique keeping a reader engaged and guessing what will happen next. I had a hard time putting down this story. As an adult reader of Richardson’s YA novels, I often recommend her books to adolescent girls who are experience their own early romances and teenage-friendship dynamics, and this one will join my recommendation list. If you are looking for a teenage love story enveloped by mystery and parental involvement, this is a wonderful choice.
• I really enjoyed the story once I finally got into it. It was a little slow starting for me. I loved Everett, he was such a sweetheart. I would have really liked to hear his side of the story in his words. I feel like we missed a lot by not having the book be a dual perspective. I loved Everett and Greta! I also loved the supporting cast, both parents, Joe and Meredith but I didn’t feel like I really got to know them very well. Overall this was a very enjoyable read and I would rate it a 3.5
• This book was an okay for me, its wasnt horrible but i dont think it flowed for me. It was a little all over the place but the concept of the book was good
• Such a wonderful book about young love and how it continues to grow over time! Lora continues to bless us with another book. Can’t wait to see where we go from here. 😊
• This is a Young Adult, coming of age romance, but so much more. This kids go through some incredibly hard times, stick tight to friends and family and come through the other side. The story takes a little bit to warm up and grab your heart, but you'll be glad to see it through. This is a very good book. I have other books by this author that have been in my TBR file for a few months that I plan on reading next. I received this ARC free from the author and I am glad that I did. This is my honest opinion!