Summer Confessions

by Lynn Vroman

[Angie]

I knew I had to read Summer Confessions, not just because of the F/F Romance, but because the description promises a, "If I can't have you, no one can" type of plot! Macy's family has always lived in their small Tennessee town, and they've always been outsiders as the "Mexican" family even though they're really Puerto Rican. Despite that, Macy has the unwanted attention of Jeb who simply won't give up on her, even when it becomes clear that she's in love with his sister. Once that truth comes out, Jeb's attentions turn deadly.

Summer Confessions kept me on the edge of my seat! At first it was because I wanted Macy to tell Rachel how she really felt! She's odd enough in their town without being out as a lesbian, especially because the townfolk are mostly uber religious as well. But that does come out and the girls try to keep their relationship a secret, because Rachel doesn't want to hurt her brother. He finds out anyway and then things get tense! Jeb has his moments where he's a nice guy, but then he flies off the handle! You never know what he's going to do next! I really did not expect some of what he did, but it certainly fell into the "If I can't have you, no one can" realm! I loved it!

Sadly, Summer Confessions does have a time jump in the most awkward place ever, which kept me from rating higher. Things were getting really suspenseful, Jeb had reached his breaking point, Macy is fighting for her life, and then...One year later....Wait, what?! You can't just stop there and jump ahead! We do learn where the characters are all at now, but how did they get to that point? Who stopped Jeb?! Who helped Macy and Rachel?! What happened before the last scene faded to black?! I think skipping all of that was a poor choice.

Summer Confessions was still super good though. I was cheering for Macy and Rachel to get their happily ever after, even if it would be hard to be together in their town. I just wish there had be more! I can't believe we don't get to see how Jeb was stopped. That would have made this an even more excellent read.

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