One week. One girl. One love story worth writing about.
Leighton Prescott is enjoying the last summer before college in his picturesque small town. His life is close to perfect—loving family, loyal friends, big opportunities—but despite everything seeming so right, something still feels so… wrong.
Leighton’s future was decided for him at a young age, and he’s never questioned it for fear of disappointing his parents. With those future plans nearing, though, he can’t stop wondering if he is about to make a huge mistake.
Then a girl wanders into the little bookstore where he works, and she not only steals his heart but also challenges him to confront what he’s been avoiding. Leighton must make a choice: continue with the narrative that was written for him or become the author of his own story.
One Week of July is about finding your voice, falling in love, and discovering who you are.
Will Leighton get his happy ending or will he learn that happy endings are just a work of fiction?
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A beautiful story of friendship, love, and recovery.
One Week Of July is the kind of story I love reading. I'm so grateful to my friend Melissa for giving me the opportunity to read this beautiful story. I adored July and Leighton, and the bond that they shared. Every chapter left me wondering what would happen next, if the two of them would stay together. I was curious about the title. It all made much more sense after I got into the book. Naturally, I was curious about what would happen at the end of that week. There was part of me that hoped that July would end up staying. July drew me in from the moment she stepped into Leighton's bookstore. Besides Leighton and Kennedy, she was my favorite character. I can't imagine what she went through. My heart broke for her on several occasions, and I'm glad she met Leighton; the two of them were destined to meet.
I loved that it took place in a small town. Those stories will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will read any story that take place in a small town. It’s not often that you will come across a story that is told from male’s perspective. Melissa did an excellent job of capturing the story from Leighton's perspective. However, there were a few occasions when I wondered what July was thinking, especially when she wasn't with Leighton. I adored the name of Leighton’s bookstore. I also loved that July’s favorite book was The Outsiders, which is also one of my favorite books. I felt that the tension between Leighton and his mother was resolved a little too quickly. In overall, I couldn't get enough of this novel, and it took me through a variety of emotions. I loved Kennedy and the relationship that she had with her brother. The emotions portrayed in this novel were outstanding and I felt as if I was there with Leighton.
I loved how July encouraged Leighton to pursue his dreams. It reminded me of my closest friends and parents. I liked how the book addressed anxiety, something I've struggled with since I was a teenager but has improved with time. If it weren't for school, I'd have finished the book much faster. I already know that Melissa Mastro is the author to watch out for, and I cannot wait to see what she has for us next. I highly recommend this book. This is a story you will never forget.
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