The Mary Sue praised Summer as "the most interesting female character to ever appear on Adult Swim [and] a great example of powerful, funny feminine youth."[6] The A.V. Club praised "[how] Summer develop[s] from the fun, quippy side character to a notably more active participant in the intergalactic shenanigans and a strong thinker" over the course of the series, stating that "what makes her so fascinating is that some of the things that would be vilified in other young female characters often make her the smartest person in the room. The fact that she’s concerned about being social and popularity makes her the most personable. She tends to have a better understanding of how people work than anybody else."[7] Inverse declared that "Without a doubt, Summer is the most relatable character on Rick and Morty",[8] while SyFy described them as a better main character than their brother Morty, praising their increased role in the series as it goes on.[9]