One Golden Summer

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by Carley Fortune (Goodreads Author)

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judith What happened in the treehouse wasn't "just kissing." Charlie's banter turned (crassly) sexual, & they were entwined & grinding against each other thr…moreWhat happened in the treehouse wasn't "just kissing." Charlie's banter turned (crassly) sexual, & they were entwined & grinding against each other thru their clothes the whole time. It felt adolescent & unromantic, plus over the line for someone worried about ruining a friendship. (less)
judith Carly Fortune writes adult books with spice, as does Emily Henry. So why them? There are plenty of more age-appropriate choices out there for young te…moreCarly Fortune writes adult books with spice, as does Emily Henry. So why them? There are plenty of more age-appropriate choices out there for young teens that don't require skipping through unwanted content. (less)
judith Don't bother reading "Every Summer After" at all unless you like teen drama & explicit high school sex. Over half of that book is flashbacks to that &…moreDon't bother reading "Every Summer After" at all unless you like teen drama & explicit high school sex. Over half of that book is flashbacks to that & not even adult fiction IMO. Plus, I think looking back at those characters as teens casts them in a bad light.(less)
judith No, & if you're an adult I wouldn't because that book is mostly teen drama & adolescent sex.…moreNo, & if you're an adult I wouldn't because that book is mostly teen drama & adolescent sex.(less)

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