That One Summer (Summer, #3)

by C.J. Duggan

[Angie]

That One Summer is the end of the series, which means it's time to party like it's 1999! Actually, the characters are going to party like it's 1999, since the book takes place during New Year's week before the turn of the millennium! This book wasn't quite as 90s retrotastic as the previous one, but it was still fun to reminisce about Y2k. This time we're witnessing the falling in love of Tammy and Chris, Amy's BFF and cousin, respectively. It all starts with some fun and games on Christmas, followed by an impromptu road trip for New Year's Eve. The trip doesn't go quite as planned, but it turns out better than any of them had anticipated.

I really enjoyed That One Summer. It's so much better than the other two, which were still good, but this one was just more fun. Maybe it was because we got away from the Onslow Hotel for a while and got to see a few new places, including a very interesting little town in the middle of nowhere where hijinks ensue! Of course, Tammy and Chris are thrust together in his van, when the others leave early and without them. This allows for some bonding, which was the plan, since Amy and Company are playing matchmaker. Obviously their plan works, even though Tammy and Chris pick up on what they're doing, but there were already some feelings there to begin with.

I liked that Tammy and Chris are different from the rest of the group. Her more so then him though, since he's an official Onslow Boy. But he's a bit moody and somewhat of a mystery. He's also much more serious than his friends, but he does know how to let loose. Tammy, on the other hand, feels like an outsider. She's only connected to the group through Amy, so she's not as comfortable on their trip. It also doesn't help that she stumbles upon a secret and has no clue what to do with it! That makes up a little side plot that led to some drama, but nothing major. The focus is very much on Tammy and Chris.

I think That One Summer was a great way to end these series! We get to see all of the couples together while a new one was forming, and the New Year's Eve setting felt like great closure. There was another romance blossoming towards the end between Ellie and Adam, which will be the focus of a spin off. They've been friends forever, so it'll be cute to watch them become more.

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