Summerween by Joss Wood (ARC Review)

Title: Summerween
Author: Joss Wood
Type: Fiction
Genre: Adult, Romance
Publisher: One More Chapter
(Harper Collins)
Date published: July 16, 2026

A complimentary digital copy of this book was kindly provided by Harper Collins Canada in exchange for an honest review. Paid ad. Ad. Sponsored.

Halloween just got hotter…Professional dancer Wren Callahan’s plan for the summer is sip margaritas by the lake, bask in anonymity, and dodge any drama from her ex. Instead, her meddling godmother Luna –Halloween Town’s mayor and resident white witch – ropes her into choreographing a teen performance at the first Summerween festival.

Her most challenging student? Dane – a burned-out former trauma surgeon hiding out for the summer in Halloween Town. Despite his two left feet, he’s determined to prove to some of the uptight locals that guys can – and should – express themselves through dance.

As they learn new steps, and more about each other, will Summerween season work its magic on them? Or will the skeletons in their closets keep them apart?

💞 Friends to lovers

💃🕺Forced proximity

👻🌞Halloween in summer

🗼🏠Small-town setting

⤖ My Review ⬻

Oh my gosh. Summerween was such a fun read! I found all of the characters likeable (except for the ones we were meant to dislike, hehe). The setting, while resembling a lot of real towns initially, turned out to be quite unique! I won’t go into detail, because I liked uncovering things about the town as I read, and want you all to have the same experience.

The chemistry between the two main characters, Wren and Dane, was intense, and I had a blast following their love story. I also enjoyed the interactions with the other characters! There was a side plot in Summerween that was also amusing, but I can’t give any details on that—this is a spoiler-free space. I plan on reading the sequel, Halloween Town, for sure! I’m very curious.