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The Summer Set
The Summer Set: A Novel | Aimee Agresti
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The best drama happens offstage in this undeniably charming novel about an idyllic summer theater where hot stars, has-beens and hopefuls chase roles—and each other. Charlie Savoy was once Hollywood’s hottest A-lister. Now, ten years later, she’s pushing forty, exiled from the film world and back at the summer Shakespeare theater in the Berkshires that launched her career—and where her old flame, Nick, is the artistic director. It’s not exactly her first choice. But as parts are cast and rehearsals begin, Charlie is surprised to find herself getting her groove back, bonding with celebrity actors, forging unexpected new friendships and even reigniting her spark with Nick, who still seems to bring out the best in her despite their complicated history. Until Charlie’s old rival, Hollywood’s current It Girl, is brought on set, threatening to undo everything she’s built. As the drama amps up both on the stage and behind the curtains, Charlie must put on the show of a lifetime to fight for the second chance she deserves in career and in love. “A page-turner set in the intoxicating theater world, The Summer Set considers the price of fame, the power of second chances and the enduring nature of love. A truly enjoyable read!” —Elyssa Friedland, author of The Floating Feldmans
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Sparklemn
The Summer Set: A Novel | Aimee Agresti
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This was a fairly enjoyable light read. However, I can‘t fully recommend it as I felt like the storyline of the main couple dragged out much too long. Some editing was definitely needed.

I‘ve never been to an outdoor Shakespeare production but this is what I imagine it to be. 💙🎭🎟

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Sparklemn @Cathythoughts Makes me a bit wistful. Never thought I‘d miss crowded performances. Someday... 💙 3y
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Nitpickyabouttrains
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Love and drama at a theater colony in the mountains during the summer. Can the theater find enough backers? Will old love come back? Will old stars come back?

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Preciouz29
The Summer Set: A Novel | Aimee Agresti
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I really enjoyed this book; the characters were both fun and realistic, not to mention the felt approachable enough that the side story with the students was something I could imagine happening. There could have been more descriptions of the town, but I like the focus on all the characters.

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Purrfectpages
The Summer Set: A Novel | Aimee Agresti
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I got 23% in and realized I was not making connections with the characters. Everyone‘s backstories are either too rushed or nonexistent. There‘s no build up, the readers are just thrust into this world where some of the actors are seasoned professionals, some of them are up and comers. Good luck figuring out which is which. There‘s minimal character development. I loved the idea, but this is not the book about acting I‘d pick to take center stage.

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Purrfectpages
The Summer Set: A Novel | Aimee Agresti
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Another light read ahead!

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