The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Format Paperback
Pages 276
Language English
Published Apr 10, 2010
Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Belly has always connected her most vibrant memories to the summers spent at Cousins Beach, where the sun-drenched days are filled with laughter, friendship, and bittersweet moments. As she transitions from childhood to adolescence, these summers unveil the complexities of love, desire, and the yearning for acceptance. Each summer brings new emotions as she navigates her feelings for the two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, who have been central figures in her life.

The beach is not only a backdrop for her memories but also a catalyst for changes in her relationships. The allure of youth forces Belly to confront the intricacies of her heart, revealing the entangled bonds she has forged over the years. Summer becomes a season of self-discovery as she grapples with the tension between the carefree innocence of her past and the poignant realities of growing up.

As the seasons shift, so do her feelings, becoming a reflective journey of growth and maturity. Belly finds herself at the crossroads of friendship and romance, grappling with choices that could forever alter her relationships. Each encounter at the beach is layered with emotion, bringing joy and heartache in equal measure.

Belly's summer narrative is one of nostalgia, resilience, and the beauty of fleeting moments. It captures the essence of youth and the inevitability of change, reminding readers that while summers may come and go, the memories they forge are everlasting.

Reviews

alex.levy

Apr 22, 2025

I need to say... It was an incredible book. It captured the summer feeling very well and the characters are well written. I love the book, I do. This is a summer book, I think if I had read that book in the summer, it would be a different feeling than now reading it in winter. I hope everybody who will read this book enjoyed it as much as I did.

amba.r

May 31, 2025

It's a sweet, nostalgic summer read with all the love triangle drama you’d expect. Belly’s story gave me all the feels, though some moments felt a bit predictable and too cheesy... even for me! 

lelemontgomery

Jun 11, 2025

The book was okay but it wasn't really my type.I did watched the series too but only season one and had a hard time enjoying/loving it, therefore not really my thing - both the book and the first season. Maybe I just don't understand the hype at all, I don't know

denys

Jul 13, 2025

Honestly I don't know what I was expecting from this book. But this was absolutely so heartwarming. I do not like romance novels, they're just kind of thick to me. I don't find them interesting whatsoever but this one I literally started reading this. I think 3 days ago and I was just slowly but surely knocking it out. But for the past like 3 hours I've done nothing but sit here and finish reading this book and I couldn't put it down. I love books where I can literally just read it and the imagery of every single thing. And the book is absolutely just 100% vivid like I can see exactly every single thing I can see every facial expression every movement. Every time I can hear every sound and those types of books are these types of books that literally captivate me and I can't do anything but read them like I literally couldn't cut it down. Even when I was doing other things I'll try to multitask. It was so easy for me to still live. At least see what was happening.

stormclouds

Oct 18, 2025

lets be real here but tv show > book

tonyblack

Nov 03, 2025

It’ll never get old. One of my top comfort reads

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