A review by bellebookcorner
Summer Sparrow by Emmerson Hoyt

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“He was mine for the season, but never mine to keep. 
My summer Sparrow...”
 
Jackals and Vipers duet finally comes to an end with this sequel, Summer Sparrow! 
I had a wonderful time reading this duology and I’m satisfied with how it ends. 
 
The plot started right after the end of the 1st book, Rylee is struggling to deal with herself after going through a traumatic event and being away from the family she just found is making it harder. 
Such an emotional journey for Rylee to build herself back up again and moved on but I admire her strength and compassion for her loved ones. 
 
There’s also a new character addition – Mac, I absolutely adore him! He’s a softie despite the brooding stone cold face he gave to everyone else. 
At first I kinda wish Rylee and Mac got together instead with Colton (MMC) cause I don’t like his choice of action towards Rylee in the first half of the book. 
I get that Colton is trying to save everybody but, the miscommunication slightly annoyed me. I have to admit, seeing him grovel his way back to his family and girlfriend is kinda worth it though. 
 
The ending is wrapped up nicely, justice is served with the evil mastermind behind bars. All the hard works and sacrifices of the Jackals are finally paid off. I’m glad to see they got the ending they deserved! 
 
Overall, this is a good conclusion to this duology. Love the plot and the writing style, I’m looking forward to read more books from this author in the future! 
Maybe a prequel of how Mac and Holly met would be nice ?! 
 
I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
 
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: See here for the list of content warnings for this duology: https://emmersonhoyt.com/content-warning 
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