K. L. Walther

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Katie Cotugno, this is a story of loss, romance, and the time it takes to become who you really want to be. Meredith Fox has been going to Martha's Vineyard for the summer as long as she can remember. But this summer is the first one back since the death of Meredith's sister. It will all be overwhelming, but even more since since the entire extended family will be together for her cousin's big wedding. Unfortunately, Meredith's longtime boyfriend unexpectedly dumped her two weeks before the wedding, leaving her dateless. Luckily, she has the perfect distraction. Her family has a tradition of playing the ultimate game of Assassin every summer, and this year it will take place during the week of wedding festivities. But her target just happens to be a very cute groomsman. She's determined to not let herself get distracted, not let herself be lost in another doomed relationship. But as the week progresses, she can't help falling for him, which may cost her not only the game, but also her heart.

The Summer of Broken Rules

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Luna

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It's one of those special places where you feel like time doesn't exist. Where it will always be summer, where I'll always wake up with you

"And you go wild for it" he said back as I jumped to the ground

I really enjoyed. I didn’t like the character Luli, I found her to be really selfish and toxic. 

Brittnee Coffmen

Loved the summer in New England vibes as it takes place in Martha’s Vineyard. Was sweet but also touched on topics of grief and life after losing a loved one

Erinn Costa

Taylor Swift coded which I love! This was a cute & sad summer read! 

Chloe Yeargan

I don’t usually read romance but this was very sweet, a good light summer book. But him being named Stephen made me so uncomfortable because I just finished Tell me Lies, so every time she would call him Stephen, I would Imagine Stephen Demarco instead of Wit Witry, and it made me want to puke. Because Stephen Demarco makes me SICK

Lina <3

3⭐️ - This book was very Taylor Swift coded and I was here for it. It was a really good fluffy rom-com. Even though at first I thought the FMC and MMC would be older and even though they fell in love in 7 days (?). I don’t understand how you do that but it’s also a book. It was entertaining and it was fluffy. What I am grateful, for is for the lack of smut or instant lust between them. I mean yeah they both fell in love in a few days but they are kids so idk it makes sense. It was a good palate cleanser after reading Billy Summers.

karine ♡

Madison Rajewski 

This book was just okay. I think the writing could've been a little more descriptive but I enjoyed the story. Just a cute and easy summer romance novel. 

Paige Leitner

millena

this book made me want to rent a beach house and buy water guns

nany

4.5 stars ⭐️

I cry now because they are so cutee. Of course Hey Stephen is the song of this book

Jennifer Gosnell

An excellent summer romance. Very grown-up camp vibes, which I loved. Excellent setting. Loved it!

how i would love to be a grandmother named honey and have a large beach house that all my relatives visit each summer

issa

I loved every single taylor swift references made in this book. Maybe because I’m like Sarah. Or maybe I just loved Wit.

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Katie Cotugno, this is a story of loss, romance, and the time it takes to become who you really want to be. It's all just fun and games...until someone loses their heart. When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again. The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy. But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart.

Giulia Milani

This book surprised me! The main character is so mature. I loved the big family vibes, it reminded me of my childhood vacations!

This honestly might be one of my favorite books i’ve read. This is honestly such an amazing book and a perfect summer romance read.

ava<3

Lauren R

Teresa Bonifácio

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           I thought it was light read, appropriate for the Summer! However, I think 13-year-old Teresa would have been much happier reading this book! 😂
Very predictable and I think the romance part could have been explored in another way. It was fast, yet a part of me understands why Mer fell like that for Wit!
Loved the family dynamic of the entire Fox family! I really enjoyed it! I think that's what made me want to keep reading until the end.
Although predictable, I always thought she was going to end up with Wit in New Zealand!

Isabella 

This book is so cute!! The plot, and the characters were amazing. It's definitely a perfect summer romance read, however, my expectations were so high, and I was kind of disappointed with the insta-love. But considering it's a YA romance, the insta-love was expected (insta-love are just not my cup of tea). I love the Taylor Swift references tho. Definitely a recommend if you want a cute, and fast romance book!

Lily

usually i’m not a fan of instalove but this shit was so cute, and the taylor references really sold it. killer and stephen forever <3

chel

** spoiler alert **
           i’d like to start by saying that i didn’t have any expectations abt this at all. just randomly saw it on booktok & as a sucker for romance books w taylor swift references, ofc i had to read it. i just let the story unfold before my eyes & it’s a good decision bc i can tell u that i had a wonderful time reading this.

the book is so comforting. so carefree. so heartfelt. the setting is probably my favorite aspect of this book. if only i have the power to get transported to the farm, i will do so undoubtedly. there’s something so magical abt the place, and what makes it even more alive & wonderful is the people. their family is just so so cool & it feels like i have become one of them too. their tight-knit bond is smth i wish i have. it must be so nice to be a part of smth like this :’) 

also, the portrayal of grief is so :( it’s so gentle & beautiful. i feel like i have known claire personally too bc of how mer talks abt her. and i also felt how much claire loved her sister 🥹 

what keeps me from rating this a full 5 is bc of how frustrating it got at some point. maybe it’s just me, but there were some parts where i found it difficult to understand the actions & intentions of the characters. also, i was not really a fan of how fast things happened between mer & wit (this proved to me that im really a slowburn gurlie) but, again, i think it’s just a matter of preferences. i still really loved their relationship & how special their connection is (really heartwaming plot twist w claire setting them up way way before they met)! claire is absolutely right when said that they’d be perfect for each other & that the fates have finally aligned. im telling u i have a compilation of every moment mer called wit his first name (my heart jumped out of joy everytime mygOd) 🥹 it also made me happy reading the epilogue & seeing how they survived long distance while growing individually too. it was a bonus that they were back at the farm, creating more memories w each other & with their big family. 

overall, it was a really adorable & heartwarming read. i feel like it’s going to be even more fun & lovelier the second time around. i’ll make sure to visit the farm again soon! thank you, meredith fox & stephen oscar witry 🫶

I loved this book. I found that I really understood the character, as someone who has lost a sibling and had to continue life with a missing part of myself. Those around you continue on, when you are left behind, not knowing how to go on, wondering how everyone can just move on without them.

Finding normalcy after losing a sibling is very difficult and can sometimes take years, but I'm happy to finally have found some for myself and that the character found theirs so quickly. 

 This book was very good. It's what I like to call my weekend books: I read all the good and addicting books during the weekend so that I won't be tortured when I have to go to work and take a break from it.

Sarah Campbell

I loved this book. I found that I really understood the character, as someone who has lost a sibling and had to continue life with a missing part of myself. Those around you continue on, when you are left behind, not knowing how to go on, wondering how everyone can just move on without them.
Finding normalcy after losing a sibling is very difficult and can sometimes take years, but I'm happy to finally have found some for myself and that the character found theirs so quickly. 
 This book was very good. It's what I like to call my weekend books: I read all the good and addicting books during the weekend so that I won't be tortured when I have to go to work and take a break from it.
Overall, five stars! 

Beautiful story and very cute characters. I loved how Meredith and Wit just clicked so well from the beginning. The game of Assassin really helped add a whole other layer to the storyline. I also loved how little background memories with Claire were incorporated all throughout the book, it really helped understand where Meredith was coming from. Overall, a great book and very adorable characters. I loved all their personalities!

Maggie Hotmer

Listening to Taylor’s Fearless whilst reading this one = the perfect combination 🤌🏼

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