Someone Else's Summer by Rachel Bateman - Restarting January 17th 2018

[Karen]

Please hide spoilers, and read at your own pace.

[Karen]

10%-ch1-4. Always hard to be the one left behind.

[Karen]

21%-up to ch9. Anna's so-called friends are pretty nasty. I know the list is meant to be poignant, but it's a bit dull.

[Karen]

30%-Cameron with Anna is a bit goofy, but it's nice.

[Karen]

56%-feels a little ott, but Anna is making her memories.

[Karen]

75%-no real surprises here. Seems odd that everyone is going along with this as they do.

[Karen]

90% she's blaming the wrong person here

[Karen]

Completed. Sweet, but rather obvious.

[Beatrice]

5 % (view spoiler)[ This is a tragic start. I feel so bad for Storm. She seems genuine and real. I wonder if it's really an accident.. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

16 % (view spoiler)[Is it just me I find this boring? Anna is a likable character but she's pretty bland for me. So as Cameron. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

29 % (view spoiler)[ Ok, Cameron is quite adorable. The story feels bland to me tbh. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Finished (view spoiler)[The story was good but this road trip they had wasn't enjoyable. Quite cliché and the premise almost puts me to sleep. I have to force myself to finish it. I need to think about my rating. It's either 2.5 or 3 stars for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 17th of January 2018

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[Shae]

Chapter 16 (view spoiler)[ it’s so sad that her sister storm died and how she found the list of things to do and is trying to fulfill them. I love the vibe of this book. I like the romance that seems to be flourishing between Anna and Cameron! I also really like the relationship Anna has with her Aunty. Like how her Aunty too her McDonald’s to school for lunch, or how she hung with her when she experienced her first break up and they watched the notebook. It seems really cool. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[Why do I already know that she's going to get with this guy who was supposed to drive her sister home? Yeah Cameron. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Assuming it's her sister?

[Maddie]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[Why are they always either popular or nerds?? Where's the average people who actually go through school with lots of friends but still not that noticed??

Why is there always a girl with a seriously annoying voice! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[And then there's going to be a bunch of denial because they're going to fall in love and feel like they're betraying Storm.

Who's this other random guy? Joe? Oh is it her bf? XD

Oh wow this book is going to annoy me lol (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[Oh ex?
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[Maddie]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[Imagine being able to actually fit your friends clothes and shoes! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Probably don't need to do this many updates but may as well XD I'm on the computer so may as well take advantage.

[Maddie]

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[This guy's so creepy! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[Why are all of these books I'm listening to at the moment about dead siblings and rape?? This is so weird!

And now Cam and Anna will fulfil the 'fall in love' part of the list. It's a cool idea though. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[So weird how she just totally changed after Storm's death. Not wanting to party or anything.

Man this is so unfair of her parents! Not letting Anna drive just because Storm died in a car! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[Jumping off a cliff would be so scary! I wouldn't be able to XD (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 16 (view spoiler)[Yay she can drive :D And that room sounds so gross :/ That's something I've never wanted to do: just drive around for a day and then sleep in the first place you find. So not appealing.

That would be so hard for Cam, having a sex pact with her and actually liking her right before she dies. Kind of weird how they were so close but didn't date. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "Chapter 16 [spoilers removed]"

Yeah I love her relationship with her aunt too!

[Maddie]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[Why are they so angry with each other now?? Pleased she isn't going to let it ruin her trip. Brave of her. I know for sure it would ruin it for me.

Why did his mood just change so suddenly?? 'At least he's trying' what?
I really love this whole hot-dog situation XD These guys seem so cool! I love how everyone knows everyone. Jealous.

XD Love how Cam just doesn't need to answer because he's answered the question so many times before. That would really make me annoyed if I was Anna. And he agrees to go when he hurts her. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 2 Why are they always either populanot that noticed??

Why is there always a girl with ..."

I know they are never just average :/ why are YA books soo tropey!

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 5 Oh ex?
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Do you mean juvanie? Or however you spell it? Her ex!

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 9 So weird how she just totally car!"

(view spoiler)[ haha storm died in a car?? I thought she was sick? Haha I need to pay attention more with audio and not drift off while listening. I just had my sisters keeper in my head the whole time :P (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "Maddison wrote: "Chapter 5 Oh ex?
"

Do you mean juvanie? Or however you spell it? Her ex!"

Yup lol

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "Maddison wrote: "Chapter 9 So weird how she just totally car!"

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Wow XD She died (view spoiler)[in a car crash, she just had cancer or something when she was younger. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[Wow that was an intense few chapters! The tattoo, the parasailing, the lighthouse, and THAT KISS! I loved it :D At least they aren't trying to deny it, or feel bad!
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[Maddie]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[And now comes the denial. Well maybe. She thought about it and then didn't. Yay she actually is letting herself like him! This is amazing! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 24 (view spoiler)[I can't believe she woke him up because she's hungry! That's so rude! And I love how she relies on Morgan to book places to stay for them. That place sounds so fancy!

I love their accents! So cute!

Fuck me now she's being a massive bitch so selfish, just to go back on her word a few seconds later. So indecisive! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 25 (view spoiler)[They are extremely cute. I love their relationship. Oh wow he said he loves her! Hope he isn't really sick!I love how he took the chance and actually told her now. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[I totally love how he's teasing her just to make her wake up. And then doesn't even give her more :p

Why is this woman such a bitch about them traveling so close to being together? It's none of their business.

I really want a trip like theirs. I've always been against such spontaneous ideas, but I secretly think I want to do one XD Just sucks I'm a boring person. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 27 (view spoiler)[I really love their relationship! How he's totally not afraid of other people seeing. This is a really intense graphic scene XD Almost too much to be believable?

So weird how they have so much description of the kissing etc, but nothing about the actual act of sex. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 28 (view spoiler)[Thank God he didn't believe her when she said 'it wasn't a big deal', and she didn't even say it because it's what she thought. I'm in love with their relationship!

Wait what wouldn't he do? Is he saying 'if Storm was here I wouldn't do this with you?' Or is he saying 'if I knew I felt this about you I wouldn't make that pact with Storm'? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 29 (view spoiler)[What's wrong with Cam?? He's sick or something?
Why is she so upset about the drive-in? She surely can't be regretting the whole trip, the whole Cam relationship??

I love how when he snaps at her he says sorry right away.
Wish all guys were like this and had this much affection (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 30 (view spoiler)[Wait Cam has glasses??

:o Her cancer came back!!
Holy shit the crash wasn't an ACCIDENT!! Cam knew!?!?!?!?!?!? This is terrible!!! Oh perfect she's leaving Cam behind. Tbh I'd probably have to do the same thing. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[Why is he telling Joe? I know they have heaps of history, but it doesn't seem like it. These side characters are terrible. I really like the friendliness Joe and Anna have.

How does she have a phone but never even freaking check it? What's the point of having one!
Imagine being Storm, and knowing that she's going to crash the car. That would drive me crazy knowing I had to drive into a tree. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 32 (view spoiler)[I can't believe she's actually pushing him out. Just talk to him!! Their love's so real. Even though they'll get together again in the end, that's why I hate this. Because it's inevitable.

Wow her Dad's guilt :( Wait what are they keeping from their mum? (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Finished (view spoiler)[I totally love that ending! I love how much effort boys in books put in to do things that both surprise their partner as well as make it totally meaningful! I adore it <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I actually gave this one 5 stars too! Totally wasn't expecting to XD

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 25 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I was kind of mad that he did as I feel like it just happened so quick! And I thought he loved storm. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "I actually gave this one 5 stars too! Totally wasn't expecting to XD"

Wow it just get better haha

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "Maddison wrote: "Chapter 25 [spoilers removed]"

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I actually thought this relationship was the right length XD They did enough stuff to know, rather than just hung out normally.

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "Maddison wrote: "I actually gave this one 5 stars too! Totally wasn't expecting to XD"

Wow it just get better haha"

Well I liked the whole lot.

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 27 I really love their relationship! How he's totally not afraid of other people seeing. This is a really intense graphic scene XD Almost too much to be believable?

So weird how they have..."

He was saying he wouldn’t have made the pact

[Shae]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 30 Wait Cam has glasses??

:oTbh I'd probably..."

(view spoiler)[ that chapter was so intense!! So sad! I can’t believe it came back and she planned the car crash :( (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Yeah he wouldn't have made the pact with Star if he knew this would happen with Anna.

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "Maddison wrote: "Chapter 30 Wait Cam has glasses??

:oTbh I'd probably..."

[spoilers removed]"

I know :(