The Summer Pact - by Emily Giffin

Did not like this story. I would not recommend this book.

Terrible book had to force myself to finish. You keep expecting to have some revelation about this summer character but there is nothing there. Storyline dumb waste of money and time

It was just pretty dull. I love all other Emily Giffin books, but this was just not good.

Love! Love! Love! Great summer read!!

Emily Giffin is one of my favorite authors so I was super excited to receive an eARC of her new book, The Summer Pact. After tragedy strikes, three college friends make a pact to come together when one of them is in need. A decade later, Hannah’s world falls apart and the friends find themselves on a trip together. The Summer Pact was a great story of friendship and how friends literally become your family. I loved the alternating POV. It moved the story along quickly and helped you to understand each character's personality. Overall, I really enjoyed The Summer Pact. It drew me in straight from the prologue and held my attention the entire book. I definitely recommend it.

WOW! My first read from this Author and Bravo to Her for an awesome debut. This book was totally unputdownable. Fast Paced and the twists and turns kept coming. Just when you think you have it figured out bam! Really great read.

Emily Griffin's "The Summer Pact" is a poignant novel about friendship, secrets, and healing. The story follows Tyson, Lainey, and Hannah, three lifelong friends who reunite after due to a pact they made to always be there for each other. Tyson, a driven lawyer, grapples with work-life balance and career pressures. Lainey, an actor and alcoholic, while Hannah, thinking she is about to marry the love of her life calls in the troops. Griffin's characters are relatable and well-developed, and her evocative writing brings the setting to life. The alternating perspectives and well-balanced pacing keep readers engaged, as the friends' summer pact becomes a vital support system, emphasizing the themes of loyalty, honesty, and the enduring power of friendship. "The Summer Pact" is a beautifully written, emotionally resonant novel that captures the complexities of friendship and the journey towards healing. It's an ideal summer read for fans of contemporary fiction and character-driven stories. .

This was a beautiful story about a group of friends, a shared tragedy and lifelong loyalty to one another. Emily Giffin does not disappoint in her writing. **The Summer Pact deals with real life situations that can be difficult to read for some. Trigger Warnings for issues surrounding suicide, infidelity and alcoholism. ** Hannah, Summer, Lainey and Tyson met in college one night while they were all hanging out in the study lounge of their dorm. Hannah is the Southern girl who is tame and quiet. Summer is the perfectionist and athlete who is planning to go to medical school. Lainey is the dramatic, crazy, fun friend with no filter and Tyson, from Washington D.C.is our laid-back man of the group, planning to go to law school. They each come from completely different backgrounds but the night they meet, they form a bond that will last and leave them inseparable throughout their college years. As exams are ending, right before graduation, the group endures a terrible tragedy that will leave them in shock and with questions that cannot be answered. It will also lead to their pact declaring that no matter the time, distance or situation, they will all be there for one another in times of need. As Hannah is preparing to get married ten years later, her world is flipped upside down. She knows she is not in a good place, and she calls Lainey. Without hesitation, Lainey drops everything and goes to Hannah and Tyson is not far behind. As the three of them are back together, it is obvious that each person in the group is fighting their own battles and their reunion, though not under the best circumstances, may be what they all need. Buckle up for all of the emotions and enjoy every minute of this story. Thank you so much to NetGalley, Emily Giffin and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for this advanced digital reader copy in exchange for my honest review.