This book is about the power of talking and of the possibilities for healing, of feeling broken and of breaking down, but learning that you don't need to be "cured" or "fixed. If you've suffered from anxiety or depression, I think you'll be seen by this book--at least I was. And if you don't, then it's one of the better portrayals of the gaslighting and fear that are an everyday reality for people with depression.
While I didn't love the pacing, and the first quarter was very slow, I'm glad I stuck with it. I also think de los Reyes did a great job of capturing the feeling of a music festival, and of summer adventure--the sense of expectation but also endless possibility. She knows how to write the growth in her characters and the romance is the cutest.
This one was definitely emotional and I just love the points she hit within this story. TW: self harm. Jan 16, Clare Marquez rated it really liked it Shelves: filipino-authors. I like this book. This kid can write! I hope there is more to the ending.
I think Six can make a book two out of Micah and Lux, see how they've become as a couple. Congratulations, Six! This was my first book of you and I'm sure to read more! Jan 22, Jay Tria rated it it was amazing. Sounds Like Summer feels brave and resolute in the story it wants to tell. A dark cloud hovers over what would usually be a light beach-music romance, but not without the delicate balance of wit, sharp humor, fun banter and kilig that delos Reyes is surely becoming an expert at.
As for Micah, it starts with the tattoos and the bedhead and his sense of open adventure, but he is also kind, and when he tries to understand Lux he does it with honesty too. I'm completely in love with the story and I can't believe it took me so long to read Six de los Reyes. One night weekend stand, nothing more.
Oh no, but what are these feelings they have now? And it doesn't, in any way, try to take 'fix' the heroine. Or maybe, it's really close to my own experiences so I think it is great. Lux has I'm completely in love with the story and I can't believe it took me so long to read Six de los Reyes.
Lux has depression, but she is not defined by it; yes, her depression affects her life and interactions, but this is a story of summer love. She is not trying to be saved, but she does learn to ask for help, to acknowledge that something is wrong.
The romance doesn't eclipse her mental illness, doesn't make it less important or serious. It's so validating and heartwarming. Depressed people can get happy endings, and we deserve them. May 09, Amanda rated it really liked it Shelves: 4-stars , written-by-aoc , romanceclass. This book was really not what I was expecting, having already read and loved Feels Like Summer. This book, while having a romance storyline which ended in more of a HFN ending , is really about the main character, Lux, dealing with her depression and opening up about it to the LI, Micah, whom she meets while on a bus to a summer music festival.
This book tackles depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, so TWs for all of those things. I thought the mental health rep was really well done and This book was really not what I was expecting, having already read and loved Feels Like Summer. I thought the mental health rep was really well done and handled with sensitivity and nuance. Feb 28, J. Mariano rated it really liked it Shelves: filipino. Finally, one that sheds a light on mental health issues.
Well-written prose. I admire the author's gift for articulating a character's deepest, most complex thoughts without alienating readers. And Micah. I want to hear his music. Congrats, Six. Jan 11, Katt Briones rated it really liked it. I loved how it portrayed what a person with depression is going through. May 17, Sarah Ghazali rated it really liked it Shelves: romanceclass , romance-novels , academic-romance. Lux has had a really awful day, and is now escaping on a bus to a weekend music festival by the beach.
She meets super helpful Micah, and tries to forget the awful events left behind, just for this weekend. The above summary does not do the book justice, and judging by everyone's reviews here, this was a book that defied all expectations, while still doing what it says on the tin. Without giving away too much, this book details visceral confrontations with one's inner demons and external pressur Lux has had a really awful day, and is now escaping on a bus to a weekend music festival by the beach.
Without giving away too much, this book details visceral confrontations with one's inner demons and external pressures, all set against the backdrop of music, weekend romances, and the dread of Monday. My first de los Reyes was Beginner's Guide: Love and Other Chemical Reactions , where I was immediately drawn by the interesting mix of romance and grad school.
A particularly memorable bit was when the MC revealed her grad school anxieties, about showing up everyday and merely going through the motions, knowingly setting yourself up for failure. Well, Sounds Like Summer is an extended rumination of those anxieties, and prolonged, the experience is heartrending although it does threaten to overshadow the romantic aspects of the book.
I feel like this book also fits in with recent romance novels centred around academic heroines and their mental health struggles - Jackie Lau's writings come to mind, and of course our favourite econometrician Stella of The Kiss Quotient. What's interesting in this book is that the struggles are present, and recent.
We get the feeling that both Stella and Courtney of Mr. Hotshot CEO struggled in grad school, but for Lux these struggles are still painfully raw, with no evident light at the end of the tunnel. That the author managed to capture the intensity of the struggles, especially in the moment, is affecting.
I also admired the sensitivity of tone, that did not dramatize traumatic moments but instead took us through it, and more importantly beyond it. Writing about distressing content is difficult in that you're treading on thin ice, and this book achieved its aims responsibly. Oct 04, H. Bentham rated it it was amazing. Micah asks Lux this early on, and she immediately goes over her mental list of fears, many of which I personally share.
But whatever it is that happened, find another way to forget. Just not like this. Lux was being so hard on herself, and then I realized I was being so hard on myself too. But more than that, Sounds Like Summer also gave encouragement and showed how a person can get unstuck. The hope in that, the hope that this book gave me, is what makes this unique tale of awkward nerd girl meets cool musician boy extra special.
Jul 25, Nicci rated it liked it. This was a very mixed read for me and for a lot of the book I wasn't sure what to make of it. It was a bit rambly and incoherent at times but when it wasn't it was beautifully written. It's told from the pov of Lux who I struggled to connect with. She was running away from, well, life at the beginning of the novel and running towards a music festival. That was easy enough to wrap my head around but the rest of her thinking Not so much.
Simply put, the chick has issues and I just couldn't relat This was a very mixed read for me and for a lot of the book I wasn't sure what to make of it. Simply put, the chick has issues and I just couldn't relate to her at all. Her impulses and her way of thinking was so foreign to me, it jarred horribly. For on the bus to the music festival, she meets a boy.
A sweet, chatty, interesting and persistent boy who doesn't let her shut him out and they form the most amazing connection that was addictive to read. Despite the magic connection and weekend they share, the book is almost painfully realistic in the way things play out.
Meeting a wonderful boy, who she could one day love, does not heal Lux. It doesn't make her problems go away. However, Micah thinks she's worth it. Dark places and scary times and all. The book is sweet, it's hopeful and it leaves you feeling optimistic.
It was just a little too real for the light-hearted summer read I was expecting. And he comes off as a manic pixie dream guy. Of all her works, this probably hit home for me the most. Oct 07, Shelumiel Delos Santos rated it really liked it Shelves: romance , contemporary , realistic , depression-and-mental-illness , romance-class , by-filipino-authors , new-adult.
This is unexpectedly moving, because for some reason, it was my understanding that this book was about summer and music festivals and carefree boys with sentient hair and bright smiles. And it is all that. But the author also tackles mental health thoughtfully and in a way that I think a lot of Filipinos still willfully refuses to acknowledge. And that is not an easy thread to explore, but de los Reyes weaves these pockets of levity that not once feel off.
And okay I want my own Micah Jacinto. Please and thank you! Feb 16, Sheryl rated it really liked it Shelves: i-own-this , make-believe , proudly-filipino , all-about-love. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I liked that this book was not only all romancey but it tackled about mental health.
What Lux was going through could easily be shoved as mid-life crisis, irresponsibility and all, when in fact it lies deeper than that. No amount of love and support could actually get any love one through that phase. It is important to have that support, but it shouldn't be used as a means to say "someone is lucky and shouldn't be going through such a phase.
It was still Lux's battle at the end of the day and the emphasis the book made on that really stood out. Nov 13, Ned rated it really liked it Shelves: fa. I had no idea what to expect when I bought this book on a whim.
I mean, okay, I do probably have some clues, but was utterly surprised about what it was all about. I usually avoided reading books about mental health. Or fiction that talks about mental health And even when they don't, it still irks me because they don't get it. Like mental health issues are going to be fixed with a single solution.
But that's not how it works, does it? You can enjoy outdoor music in lots of different ways — whether you prefer listening to physical CDs or downloading to your device; via headphones or speakers. A thunderstorm Some people find them scary, but for many, the sound of thunderstorms during summer is exciting and unmissable. Crack of thunder? Flash of lightning? Relief of cooler temperatures after a sudden downpour?
Double check. Plus, rainfall acts as natural white noise , which can help calm you down and relax your mind after feeling stressed. Crickets The sweet songs of crickets chirping are a hallmark of any tranquil summer night. Summer is when male crickets look to attract mates, which results in the smooth, crisp evening sounds we all recognise.
Bonfire crackling Many people use summer as the perfect excuse for a bonfire. Day or night, the sound of wood popping conjures up images of camping, marshmallows being toasted, and quiet contentment with the world.
Remember to book a hearing test so you can make sure your ears are ready for the beautiful sounds a crackling bonfire makes. Hum of lawnmower That gentle hum of a lawnmower cutting grass is one of the most recognisable sounds of British summertime.
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