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Apr 27, 2011

Lyndsey rated it:

Family drama.

What is it about family drama that speaks to us all so deeply? I know why it effects me. As an only child, peace and quiet was the norm for my household. I craved the hug of an older sister or the pranks of a younger brother. Craved anything. Any new and exciting family dynamic.

So I wonder - is drama essential in a large family? Is it inevitable? I have recently been privy to some of the drama of my Dad's large yet scattered family. While I yearn to know what it More...

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Mar 25, 2011

~Tina~ rated it:

Hannah Moskowtiz debut novel Break is still one of my most unforgettable reads, so I couldn't wait to see what her next book would bring. Just like I expected, Moskowitz doesn't hold back the punches!
Invincible Summer is bizarre and real and an absolutely enthralling read!

I don't even know even know where to start. I don't even know how to describe this book.
This book is about a family and running away and standing still, and Camus and sex and sisters and brothers and gro More...

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Jul 30, 2011

Hannah added it

I wrote this. The girl on my cover wishes she had your body. You're awesome.

The playlist:

1) Turn Up the Sun--Oasis
2) Island In the Sun--Weezer
3) Just Like Heaven--Gatsby's American Dream
4) Bigger Than My Body--John Mayer
5) New Soul--Yael Naim
6) Across the Universe--Rufus Wainwright
7) The Boys of Summer--The Ataris
8) Slang--Def Leppard
9) City Hall--The Fray
10) The Worst Part--Motion City Soundtrack
11) Time Won't More...

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Feb 21, 2012

Stephanie rated it:

NOTE: Please do not hit the spoilers if you haven't read the book. It will completely ruin the ending for you!

Out here the hills roll on for miles
the sun is like my own sense of direction
I'm always drawn to each horizon
When it's rising, when it sets
But all I can think about is sex
And playing one more game of six-cup
In the backyard at "The Wedge"
I know I'll never die alone because of all of you...

Let it roll
Our time is fle More...

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Nov 03, 2011

Isamlq rated it:

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Dec 20, 2011

Trinity rated it:

Argh. I have no idea how to rate this, the writing was great, it was all technically really good perhaps 4 stars? But the story, ouch the story what a horrible raw departure of innocence it feels like a bad taste in my mouth. Ack.

Later.

This book is the time you burst into tears when you realised that Christmas wasn't Christmas anymore.

This book is all those times you stood in the shower and poured over all your regrets. If only, if only, it didn't have to be More...

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May 17, 2011

Jillian -always aspiring- rated it:

(Actual Rating: 4.5 stars)

I turn around now, and see them laughing, but unlike Beethoven, I could already hear them. I always knew they were there. Behind me. Even this whole year, when I didn't see them, I always knew they were there.

The lack of surprise doesn't make it any less awesome. Because I get a different revelation now, better than Beethoven's. I'm in love. . .with my stupid, fallen-apart family.

Chase "Everboy" McGill lives for the summ More...

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Apr 22, 2011

Beth rated it:

This book is sharp, beautiful and almost painful in places. It is the perfect beach read, not that it is light and fluffy (it isn't), but it gels perfectly with the feeling of being on the beach in summer.

I'm not quite sure how to approach this review without it devolving into a squee marathon, so let's separate off elements of this book and talk about them, okay?

The setting was one of my favourite things about this novel. Take it from someone who lives on the coast: H. M More...

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Feb 05, 2011

Amanda rated it:

I read this book a while ago and it's still stayed with me. There was so much depth to this book in the way the family members related to each other--the unofficial battle lines drawn, the way people are supposed to take care of each other, the prodigal son adored when he's around.

There's so much to love about this book...when you read it, it feels like you're sitting on a beach in Maryland. The beach is as much of a character as any of the people, and it works. Everything about it see More...

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Jun 26, 2011

oliviasbooks rated it:

In short: I kind of liked the hero, but the family, especially the parents (so many kids but almost zero interest in them, plus "Dad hates Noah", the eldest ...), was so very weird and displayed strange dynamics. In addition the sad undercurrent carried the later crashing tragedy with it almost from the beginning like a slowly built-up tsunami which caused me flipping the pages with very little enjoyment. I am a hope-or-spark-of-hope-focused kind of reader. I need a healthy dose of it More...

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Mar 12, 2011

Darci rated it:

I absolutely LOVED this book! I don't even know how to describe it. It's about Chase and his family, siblings that have taken on parental roles of each other, parents that don't really love each other anymore, yet still keep having babies, love and friendship with the other family that vacations with them every summer, and the kids trying to find their place in a family that is falling apart. The relationship between Chase and his siblings makes my heart happy. Even with shitty parents, these ki More...

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Feb 19, 2012

Hira rated it:

"Primary language spoken at home." Noah makes a face. "What does this mean? Our primary language? Gideon's? That's sort of why we're here..."
"Um, it's under family, so I'm guessing ours?"
"Well..." Noah lowers his pen. The paperwork has defeated him. "What's our primary language?"
"English? ASL? Physical affection?"
"Food?" Noah says.
"Food's a good guess."
He picks up the pen. " More...

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Jan 19, 2012

Ashelynn rated it:

[Mind blowing. Will write review when I can think again.] Cross posted on A Gypsy Writer.

Oh. My. God. This book broke my brain. I recommend it to anybody who loves a good family story. So that blurb up there? Totally wrong. I'm not kidding--sure, there are some romantic interests in here, but it's family orientated.

And it's told from a guy's POV. The cover thinks "fun, summer romance." (Well, it made me think that.) It's not; it's a my-family-is-dysfunctional-a More...

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Mar 11, 2011

Christie rated it:

Chase is excited to begin another summer at the family beach house. Knowing his older brother will leave soon for college he is hoping for a summer of fun times with Noah. The neighbors who they always hang with have also returned, but things seem to be shifting as the children get older. Invincible Summer follows Chase’s life over four summers as things begin to take dramatic turns in many directions. I would love to elaborate on this, but I can’t find the words. This book has so many angles, a More...

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Apr 02, 2011

Lauren rated it:

Initial Thoughts after Reading:

I don't even know to say about this book... For one, it was amazing and full of raw feelings. It made me angry, sad, and happy among other things. I am not even sure how I exactly feel about it all. However, I do know one thing: Hannah Moskowitz is one heck of an author.

Official Review:

I have been hearing amazing things about Hannah Moskowitz and her books since her first book was released in '09, and while I even have that said More...

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Apr 11, 2011

Lynossa rated it:

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Mar 19, 2011

Amanda rated it:

There's something about a character driven plot that's remarkably refreshing after paranormal after paranormal.

Invincible Summer is not what I expected. (Nothing is ever what I expect, I really have to stop judging books by their cover.) I thought it would be this light, fun read. Light? Definitely not. Fun? Not the word I'd use.

The problem is, I'm not sure what I can really say about it. I loved it, but I can't find the words to tell you why.

Oy.

An More...

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Apr 24, 2011

Amber rated it:

I had seen on a lot of my favorite blogs that people were just eating this book up. Chase's story is told over four summers, and I'll be honest - I found it kind of boring at first. I didn't really see what the big deal was, but Moskowitz's writing is so free flowing and has this way of grabbing you where even though you may, like me, kind of be meh about it at first, you don't want to put it down. I'm glad I didn't because this story just completely stole me away.

I thought this was More...

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Apr 22, 2011

Laura rated it:

Such a great read! I didn't know what to expect and at first I wasn't so sure but I grew to love the characters and the story behind it. I was significantly confused in the beginning with all the different characters and for a few pages thought Gideon was the family dog lol don't know how I got that but still. If you think your going to just get a light fluffy read out of this book you're in for a suprise. While parts of this book are laugh out loud funny, there are also some difficult issues an More...

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Apr 12, 2011

Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it:

When I first got this book, I was expecting a good summer romance. It was nothing like that. What I got, was even better! This book is told from Chase's point of view in all the summers of his teen years. I like that. As an avid reader, you really don't get to read many books from a male pov, so I was excited to do so. I have never seen summer so dramatic (in a good way!).

What I like most about this book is the dynamic plot it has. Yes, dynamic. It's explosive, the bomb diggity, da b More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Emily rated it:

Wow. Shitdamn.

(I think those two words sum up this book perfectly, but if you want to read a full review go here.)

1 comment like (2 people liked it)

Jun 19, 2011

Sarah rated it:

Also posted here, on my blog:)--> http://sarahs-bookshelf.blogspot.com/201...

I'll start off by saying that Hannah is one of my favorite authors right now. I've only read Gone, Gone, Gone and Invincible Summer but I loved them. They both touched my heart and gave me a lot to think about. I'm excited to get Break soon, and read Zombie Tag!

Back to Invincible Summer. I adored the characters. We only got to see them for the summers but I felt like they showed their tru More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Morgan rated it:

This song has been stuck in my head the whole time I was reading this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-yP7mb8...

Review to come :)

8 comments like (2 people liked it)

Dec 31, 2011

Pixie/PageTurners(Amber) added it

This was a tour book, that I didn't get to finish. I was loving it up until I had to mail it out - cant wait to finish the book.

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Jul 04, 2010

Dani marked it as to-read

Yay its finally up on GoodReads! :)

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Oct 02, 2011

Cory rated it:

Also view review @ Anti-Drug Reads

First off, this cover is weirdly my #1 favorite of 2011 so far!

They say Invincible Summer is either a hit or miss... So where do I fall on this spectrum?
Well this book went from 3 stars to 5 stars, and from one of my least favorites to one of my most favorites all within the last few chapters. This isn't because it wasn't enjoyable throughout, but because I wasn't too sure I understood it.

It took me a while to grasp the More...

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Jun 02, 2011

Tara rated it:

REVIEW ORIGINALLY POSTED http://hobbitsies.net/wordpress/?p=2868

First off – the cover and summary of Invincible Summer is totally misleading. Melinda (who I assume is the girl on the cover) certainly plays an important role in the story, but nothing is more important than the family itself, and I don’t really think that’s accurately shown in the cover. I do like the cover though – it’s very simple, and I like that, but I wish it reflected more of what the story is really about.
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Jun 08, 2011

Charles rated it:

That was one great book.
I must say that at first I was a little hesitant to read this. Me and contemporary? Yeah... we don't get along. I found myself waiting for something magical to happen: Like when Chase mentions imagining mermaids popping out of the ocean. I was like yes, finally!!!

But no matter! This book was amazing! No doubt, one of the best books I've read. Completely character driven and written in such a lovely way, Invincible Summer moved me emotionally and psycholo More...

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Apr 23, 2011

Jessica rated it:

I hope that what I write here actually makes coherent sense. It is no lie when I tell you that this book had me so emotionally drained yesterday that I couldn't even form a complete thought. I have never read a book by Hannah Moskowitz before Invincible Summer, but I tell you now that I will never miss a book by her ever again.

I'm going to open my rambling review with a warning. Grab some tissues, and possibly some comfort food, before you read this book. There is so much emotion pack More...

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Aug 31, 2011

Alyssa rated it:

~Invincible Summer: not your typical beach read, indeed. With its unfitting cover and delicate insides, this is a book to be taken seriously, and even if I have some very large issues with what lies at its core, do not mistake my ranting for dislike of the novel.~

This so very could have been one of my favourites. Everything I love about books – great main characters, family dynamics, friendships and “relationships” – was incorporated, tied up with the nice bow of stunning lyrical, mi More...

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