Found Family, Emotional Baggage & Summer Love in "Just for the Summer"

In this episode of Dragons and Spaceships, we dive into the delightful emotional rollercoaster that is Abby Jimenez’s Just for the Summer. With its blend of found family, romantic tension, and emotional baggage, this rom-com delivers both laughs and depth.

Then we shift to the sun-soaked pages of Emily Henry’s Beach Read, a fan-favorite that continues to charm readers with its witty banter and slow-burn romance. Finally, we tease the eerie allure of V.E. Schwab’s upcoming gothic fantasy—perfect for those craving something darker.

Whether you're in the mood for love, laughter, or literary chills, this episode has something for every kind of reader.

Key Discussion Points:

• Just for the Summer: emotional depth beneath the rom-com surface
• Beach Read: why Emily Henry’s fans keep coming back
• V.E. Schwab’s gothic fantasy: what we know so far
• Balancing humor, heartbreak, and haunting atmospheres
• Genre-hopping recommendations for every mood

Content Warnings:

• Discussions of grief and emotional trauma
• Romantic conflict

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