Seven Summers is a novel by Paige Toon that follows Liv and Finn, whose annual summer reunions are marked by both passion and heartbreak.
Set against the picturesque Cornish coastline, the novel delves into themes of commitment, choice, and the courage to follow one’s heart amidst life’s unexpected twists and turns.
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Book Blurb
Liv and Finn meet six summers ago working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn’s life is in LA with his band, and Liv’s is in Cornwall with her family – so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together.
This summer Liv crosses paths with Tom – a mysterious new arrival in her hometown. As the wildflowers and heather come into bloom, they find themselves falling for one another. For the first time Liv can imagine a world where her heart isn’t broken every autumn. Now Liv must make an impossible choice. And when she discovers the shocking reason that Tom has left home, she’ll need to trust her heart even more . . .
Seven Summers Book Review
You know when you read a Paige Toon book, you’re going to get so much more than a lighthearted romance. Her stories always have such emotional depth and I’ve come to expect twists and turns rather than a predictable romance. Seven Summers was no exception.
Liv and Finn have a relationship that’s a bit like Emma and Dexter’s in One Day, with a connection between the characters that spans years. Paige Toon does a great job of building their bond, making you really root for their love, even with all the ups and downs they go through.
Tom was a great addition and while I’m not usually a fan of love triangles, I could see why Liv fell for them both.
There were unexpected moments in the story which I always appreciate when reading a romance. However, I did find there were pacing issues. The first half of the story felt quite slow and then when a significant event occurs towards the end of the book, I felt it was quite abrupt and rushed. For me, this meant it didn’t have quite the emotional impact it should have done.
Having said that, I did still really enjoy Seven Summers, and will definitely read whatever Paige Toon writes next.
What to read next
If you enjoyed this novel, I would also recommend reading more Paige Toon books such as Someone I Used To Know and Only Love Can Hurt Like This.
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