Oh this was such a fun read for this time of the year! I loved the characters and their journey. While reading this story I relived my last month of high school. It was such a fun, quick, cute read. I highly recommend this one if you're looking for a new YA read!

Title: Six More Months of June by Daisy Garrison

Release Date: June, 6th, 2024

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This story captures the exhilarating highs and messy lows that come with the end of high school, offering an immersive experience that's hard to put down.

Mina, with her stern face, long braid, and attitude worsened by her dad's passing, is far from the typical high school girl. Caplan, the golden boy with a vast social circle and a complicated on-again/off-again girlfriend, couldn't be more different. Yet, as neighbours, they've always had a unique understanding of each other.

In the final weeks of high school, everything changes. Caplan's best friend, Quinn, surprises everyone by asking Mina to the prom, and even more surprising, she says yes. As the social hierarchy crumbles and new beginnings loom, Mina starts to open up in ways she never imagined, discovering a newfound confidence. But amidst all these changes, will Mina and Caplan risk their friendship for love, or remain just friends?


This book had me hooked from the very first page. Mina's journey from grief and insecurity to self-discovery and confidence is beautifully written. Caplan’s internal struggles and growth are equally compelling. The dual narrative provides a deep understanding of both characters, making their chemistry and eventual romantic tension all the more satisfying. The twist with Quinn adds an interesting dynamic, shaking up the predictable high school hierarchy and pushing Mina out of her comfort zone.

Six More Months of June is a delightful read, brimming with heart, humour, and the bittersweet reality of growing up. If you love YA romances with well-crafted characters and a storyline that keeps you guessing, this book is a must-read!


Thank you to The Publisher Hachette Children's Group | Hodder Children's Books ,The Author Daisy Garrison & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

Six More Months of June by Daisy Garrison
Rating:4/5
Release Date: 6 June 2024

Caplan and Mina are the epitome of opposites attract. While Mina excels academically as the bookish valedictorian, Caplan thrives as the popular athlete, poised to claim the title of Prom King. As they navigate the final months of high school, a revelation shakes their dynamic: Caplan's friend confesses a crush on Mina.

As Mina integrates into Caplan's social circle and embarks on her first romantic relationship, Caplan finds himself grappling with unexpected emotions. Why does Mina's newfound love interest stir feelings of jealousy within him? Could his feelings for her extend beyond friendship?

Meanwhile, Mina wrestles with her own uncertainties about the future. Despite everyone's expectations for her to attend Yale, her late father's alma mater, she questions whether it aligns with her desires. As graduation looms, both Caplan and Mina must confront their aspirations and contemplate whether their friendship holds the potential for something more.

The characters in the novel felt incredibly authentic, and their actions and thoughts resonated with the reality of high school life. I found myself transported back to my own high school days, fully immersed in the engaging drama that unfolded throughout the story.

While the novel delves into themes of trauma, I would recommend checking for trigger warnings before delving in. However, I appreciated how the trauma plot line was handled with sensitivity and care, though I wished it had been given a bit more depth and exploration. I believe this could have been achieved without veering into overly dark territory, maintaining the overall tone of the novel.

This book was anything but boring, and I didn't encounter any dull moments throughout. I highly recommend.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Hachette Children's Group | Hodder Children's Books, and the author, Eve Ainsworth, for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I thought I would, but it’s still a good recommended read for anyone who likes contemporary YA.

My main issue is that I struggled to like Mina, which is a shame as I actually resonate with a lot of what she’s been, and is still, going through. I liked everything about her on a surface level, but something just stopped me fully connecting with her. Caplan was similar, although I did like his chapters more than Mina’s.

Six More Months of June isn’t just a light, fluffy YA romance, as it does deal with some heavy themes. Loss, abandonment, grief, and depression are a few of the issues portrayed and discussed, and I really appreciated how author Daisy Garrison explores them all with kindness and sensitivity.

Six More Months of June may not be my personal favourite contemporary YA, but I did like it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to people. If you’re a fan of good writing, darker themes, friends to lovers, strong friendships and alternating POVs, this could well be the perfect book for you!

2.5 ⭐️

I really enjoyed the writing style in this book and found it really easy to read with likeable characters and a very loaded plot line. This book was a lot of things but it definitely wasn’t empty and I didn’t find it to be slow at any parts. I really like the characters Mina, Quinn and Hollis with Mina saying some of the most funny one liners I’ve ever read in a book. Cap however was not it. He was both an emotional manipulator and emotional cheater and that’s not something I would typically look for in the main character of a book.

I genuinely did enjoy the authors writing style and characters but i am personally not a fan of cheating in romance books so this book isn’t for me but I definitely will read any future books she writes.

Thank you for the arc Net Galley.

I'd like to express my gratitude to Netgalley and Daisy Garrison for providing me with the opportunity to review this ARC. This book offers a delightful tale of lifelong friends evolving into lovers, with a dash of enemies-to-friends dynamic, reminiscent of "If He had Been with Me" but without the dark undertones. Enter Caplan and Mina, an unlikely duo—Caplan, the affable popular boy, and Mina, the nerdy bookish girl who lives just across the street. Despite their differences, their friendship blooms, especially after Mina teaches Caplan to read, bridging the gap between them.

However, things take a turn when Hollis, Caplan's girlfriend, invites Mina into their circle, prompting Caplan's best friend, Quinn, to develop feelings for Mina. Caplan finds himself grappling with jealousy and his own emotions for Mina, compounded by her past traumas that have always made physical contact challenging for him.

The narrative delves deeper into their co-dependent relationship, with Caplan assuming a protective stance over Mina, while she seeks to discover herself beyond her past. The story pleasantly surprises as it unfolds, with Hollis emerging as a genuine friend who aids Caplan in confronting his feelings. Quinn also proves to be a supportive presence, adding depth to the group dynamic.

However, while the story captivates, it falls short in exploring certain issues more profoundly. Mina's trauma and her friendship with Caplan deserved more nuanced exploration, as did Caplan's unresolved issues with his father. These additions could have enriched the narrative without dampening its mood. Nonetheless, the ending is heartwarming, especially with the inclusion of Mina's college application essay, offering readers a satisfying conclusion.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette for granting me access to read this ARC of Six More Months of June.

I devoured this book. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it! Such a perfect YA romance about two best friends realising the extent of their love for each other.

Filled with delicious moments of jealousy, yearning, and thoughtful affection, Daisy Garrison triumphs with this summer romance.

I look forward to seeing all the success that this book has!

Okay it is 2am and I have just finished this wonderful book. The perfect childhood friends to lovers story where they both trip into love. It was the perfect coming of age book with depth and lightheartedness. My only request would be for a second book!!!

I absolutely adore a good love story especially that takes me back to the YA days. It definitely looks like this one is going to be at the top of my list for sure. So excited to share my thoughts on Mina & Caplin and will definitely be sharing a full review and thoughts very soon. I apologize I’m a bit behind due to some unexpected health issues but please know I see you and I’m getting caught up as quickly as possible. I appreciate the beautiful content as I am trying to heal.