This was a First Reads Giveaway Win

At first I thought this was going to be your typical contemporary romance / summer read/ chic lit book. The deeper into the story I got the more I found in Summer Breeze that exceeded my expectations. While the book focuses on these three different women, all new friends at different points in their lives, we also read about the women who raised them. While you definitely get the feel that Natalie, Bella and Morgan are fast and lasting friends, I loved how real the relationships were. Thayer lays bare the insecurities, petty (or not so petty) arguments, the way they evaluate themselves and each other, the little jealousies and the admiration that these three feel. It's real and honest and doesn't come across catty or superficial.

The romantic relationships aren't as straight-forward as I expected either. A few triangles and unexpected turns kept me on my toes and interested.

All in all, I'm really impressed in the way that Thayer created these characters that were so relatable and at the same time kept the story interesting. I look forward to reading more from her.