The Summer of Broken Rules - by K L Walther (Paperback)

I dont like reading novels , and I only read graphic novels because I like reading stuff with pictures. But this book changed everything for me. Im reading this book on my kindle and I almost finished it in 2 days . I would definitely recommend and if you love a good teenage , drama and love book this is for you.

this was THE book that got me out of a reading slump! this book was so good! definetly gives off that summer vibe! such a sweet romance book!

Amazing! Loved this book 🫶🏻🤍

A lot of typos in the book

I loved this book it was so good and honestly one of the best summer reads ever it’s really giving the summer I turned pretty vibes ☀️🌊

Not a single rule was broken. All characters are insufferably cringy and annoying. Wit love bombs as if his life depends on it. I thought l'd really enjoy this because I love books with big families and I love a summer romance but I just couldn't get into it.

I LOVE this book. It’s a great cover color and good quality.

I lovedddd it so much! It was such a cute summer read!

Lover this book! Perfect for teens and definitely my favorite book

I had to re-read this twice to grasp how good of a book this is, if you like romance novels you need to read this

Loved this book, was missing summer so decided to pick this up and it did not disappoint.

I LOVE THIS BOOK. I usually never reread books, but this one was an exception. It had me giggling the whole time and I just couldn't put it down. I will be getting the other two books she wrote!!

Just finished reading it this morning at 5am because I couldn't put it down. Like many others who reviewed this story, its hard to put into words how much I loved this book because I'm still in all the warm fuzziness. Wit is a great example of the type of man every women should be lucky enough to have. Meredith (Mer) is a very loveable and relatable character. Throughout the whole story you see a picture perfect story come to life, one, so few are fortunate to experience in real life!

really fun book and the floppiness is great

This was such a great summer book. I devoured it in 2 days. I definitely recommend it!

4 stars cause i couldn’t put it down and I finished it in 1 day. A fun and quick summer read. A little predictable but still keeps you entertained and turning the pages.

although i didn’t read this in the summer i loved it. the vibe is perfect for a cute summer read. before i read this book i was in a book slump and this really helped me. i love how close the family is and the relationship in this book was one i loved watch blossom throughout the book definitely recommend

y’all I can’t even summarize my thoughts on the summer of broken rules bc I just finished it and am still reeling. here are some bullet points: - 5 stars for sure because this has everything I could’ve ever wanted in a book: an amazing backdrop (martha’s vineyard, a place I’ve always dreamed of going), a huge tight knit quirky family, an incredible sisterhood bond, a super cute love interest, a romance that develops quickly and doesn’t have a ton of drama, a killer game of water gun assassin, AND a wedding?!? yes. oh yes please - I NEED to go to martha’s vineyard now! I’m such a sucker for beautiful backdrops in books. and the farm?! what a cool family place!!! I love how it’s based on the real place that kl walther has spent summer family vacations. a new england extended family and friend vacation sounds like so much fun. there is so much detail on the island: the cast goes to different towns, local restaurants, and shops. the description made the island really come alive for someone who’s never been there - THE GAME OF ASSASSIN!!! what a neat tradition that brings everyone together. I love how everyone has their different strategies, and how meredith really comes out of her element this year by going offensive instead of hiding, and how she wants to win to feel close to claire. I really was cracking up the entire time they were playing, and I was so on edge trying to figure out who would win. and wit’s epic rooftop assassination? yes - takes place over the week leading up to cousin sarah’s wedding. but it didn’t feel unrealistic time wise; like some books that take place over a short period have way too much happening each day, but this one nailed it - and the wedding! super extra matching shirts, a perfectionist mother of the bride, a pinterest board worthy reception, and the hashtag #HurrayShesADupré. so dreamy - meredith and wit start flirting from the get go and it’s amazing. their assassin pact? the perfect way to start a friendship! and them trying out different pet names — too cute. I love when romances develop quickly - what kind of dreamboat even is wit?!? he’s smart, funny, flirty, adventurous (dude reads travel guides. of new zealand. for fun), watches friends, and is so clearly in love. yesss. I want one - this book is CLEVER. “By 11:50 am, there were plenty of Foxes sneaking around the Farm.” get it? the fox family? sneaking? around the Farm? for assassin? too good - sometimes the timeline is hard to follow. like it’ll switch to a past conversation and I don’t notice until I’m confused, but it gets easier to follow these switches as the book goes on and as meredith lives more in the present - it would’ve been helpful to have a farm map and a family tree at the beginning. there were a lot of houses and names, and it was kind of hard to keep track of at first. it gets easier to remember everyone as the book goes on, but it felt like we were just kind of thrown in at the beginning and expected to swim - overall: some good stuff. summer vibes. realistic grief. a quality read! I finished reading this in two sittings because the cuteness and energy really drew me in!

The story follows Meredith, a young woman whom just graduated high school and is starting college in the fall. After a difficult two years including the loss of her sister Claire, Meredith & her family are returning to Martha’s Vineyard for her cousins wedding. While a newly single Meredith, goes on this trip with no expectations - she meets Witt, her cousins fiancé’s stepbrother and everything gets tangled up from there. The reason I loved this book so much is that it reminded of what it feels like being a teenager during summer wondering what the next steps in life are. I loved being able to see Meredith coming back into her own after such a terrible loss through her connection with Witt. If you are a fan of a good summer romance, Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard - I totally recommend it. It definitely fits the island vibes. A major thank you to @netgalley & @sourcebooksfire for the earc in exchange for an honest review!