The Winter of Summer

Lizzie Lawson comes up with an awful and realistic premise for The Winter of Summer. I cannot even imagine what I would do in Tricia's situation.

Tricia is a victim of circumstance and her own caretaking nature. The problem with this is sometimes you let yourself be used because you need something in return. Tricia got more than she bargained for when saying “yes” to favors from people who once cared about her and didn't even know her. Lawson's story is a warning to every caretaking person out there. (I, for one, am taking heed.)

Tricia and her bodyguard, Summer, are amazing together. They end up having to face haters, rage, despair, and ignorance. Summer is exactly the type of woman Tricia needs with her positive energy. She just might not be the cop she needs her to be as you will read (smh).

Lawson creates an incredible family for Tricia that I want more of. Kendra is an amazing sister and source of support for Tricia. I want her love story no matter who she falls for. I actually want to see everyone again, maybe Lawson can write a holiday story about them. No pressure (laugh).

The Winter of Summer is at once heavy and light, the lightness coming from Summer. Lawson strikes the right balance between two warring emotions: trauma and falling in love. I thoroughly enjoyed The Winter of Summer.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.