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I'm so mixed on what I think of this series. The first book was good. I liked it. I didn't think it was amazing, but I didn't hate it either. If I read, "I thought he was going to kiss me" one more time I was going to scream haha. Second book again I enjoyed it. Third book is where I was starting to have my problems. It just seemed so cliche and too much and that ending? That was just kinda messed up in my opinion. I also didn't like how it jumped two years from the second book to the third book. This series just kinda didn't do it for me. I liked Jenny Han's writing because it just flows and makes it so easy to read. I just really had a problem with the plot at points. So maybe like a 3.5 ish, which I rounded up to a 4. I just really feel conflicted about my thoughts.
fast-paced
I definitely recommend this series to cheesy romance lovers! The first time I read the books was in late middle school. Re-reading it as an adult was so strange. I still loved the story and could see how it’s perfect for teenagers. It’s interesting how I was able to enjoy it but have an entirely different perspective and value for the characters. My opinion of Belly and Jeremiah was a complete 180 from when I read it before. I realized the Conrad deserved so much better, because he really worked to change whereas Belly and Jere didn’t. When I was younger I felt bad for Belly, but honestly she could’ve handled her situation differently with less heartache. But that’s just my opinion
I'm giving it one star because I really liked the first book. But the last book made me realize how ridiculous this series is and how ridiculous the characters are.
-1 star for establishing love triangle
-1 star for prolonging love triangle
-1 star for prolonging love triangle AGAIN
-1 star just because
-1 star for prolonging love triangle
-1 star for prolonging love triangle AGAIN
-1 star just because
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really and truly loved this series. I found myself relating to Belly in certain ways, like with the complicated but loving relationship she has with her mother and the odd relationship she has with her best friend. Even though I found the ending incredibly predictable, I still found myself sitting on the end of my seat, hoping and wishing that everything would end up the way I wanted it to. I was sort of in a pickle though..I fell in love with both of the Fisher brothers, and I felt myself to be in a constant battle with who I wanted Belly to be with. The writing was incredibly beautiful in the sense that I really felt the character coming through when reading in their point of view, or reading back to a certain age or time in the past. I love all the secondary characters as well, I find that they play an important part in the book and I believe everyone should be able to read the book and find someone who connects with them.
I do plan on re-reading this series in the future. It was a delight to read and I highly recommend it.
~ SPOILER ~
The only problem I really had with this book was that I felt the ending was a bit rushed (the whole wedding, Conrad sharing his feelings really late and then Jeremiah running off, the letters, breaking up, more letters, marrying the other brother, ect). I really wanted to find out more about what was in the letters Savannah sent to the boys, and I wanted more of Belly and Conrad together. I also didn't like how Jeremiah ended up. Yes, I knew that Conrad was forever. It was always going to be Conrad, and don't get me wrong, I do love Conrad, but I just - my heart really ached for Jeremiah. He loved Belly the way she loved Conrad, and to see it all break underneath him; to think that he has to spend his life seeing his brother with her and thinking of what could have been, really hurts me. I wish there was someone on the side for Jeremiah throughout the whole book (not just his date to their wedding) so that I didn't feel so guilty for being happy for Conrad and Belly. I just love them all - ARGH. I'm also not going to go into Susannah. I knew that her death was coming and my heart still sank to the pits of my stomach. I honestly just want more and more of this series. I want more of Cousins, I want more of the Fishers and the Colkins. I will definitely be reading more of Jenny Han's works.
I do plan on re-reading this series in the future. It was a delight to read and I highly recommend it.
~ SPOILER ~
The only problem I really had with this book was that I felt the ending was a bit rushed (the whole wedding, Conrad sharing his feelings really late and then Jeremiah running off, the letters, breaking up, more letters, marrying the other brother, ect). I really wanted to find out more about what was in the letters Savannah sent to the boys, and I wanted more of Belly and Conrad together. I also didn't like how Jeremiah ended up. Yes, I knew that Conrad was forever. It was always going to be Conrad, and don't get me wrong, I do love Conrad, but I just - my heart really ached for Jeremiah. He loved Belly the way she loved Conrad, and to see it all break underneath him; to think that he has to spend his life seeing his brother with her and thinking of what could have been, really hurts me. I wish there was someone on the side for Jeremiah throughout the whole book (not just his date to their wedding) so that I didn't feel so guilty for being happy for Conrad and Belly. I just love them all - ARGH. I'm also not going to go into Susannah. I knew that her death was coming and my heart still sank to the pits of my stomach. I honestly just want more and more of this series. I want more of Cousins, I want more of the Fishers and the Colkins. I will definitely be reading more of Jenny Han's works.
lighthearted
fast-paced
I'm crying real tears 😭😭😭 The version I have has his letters and it's making me even more emotional. Jenny Han is a total queen. 👑
Every summer for years Belly has been going to the beach house with her family and her mother’s best friend. This summer she turns 16 and finds herself drawn to both of the Fisher's sons.
This was such a cute book. I love Jenny Han's writing style. It is so light and fluffy. Her work always takes me back in time to relive my first love.
Belly was so naive and lovable. She was just consumed with the idea of growing up and being in love. I think she captures captures this time period in our lives perfectly. These are the years were we are just so unsure about ourselves and desperately yearn to be wiser than our years.
I really loved the Fisher boys. Jeremiah and Conrad are so different. Jeremiah is so much more out there and funny, while Conrad is more introverted and laid back.
I absolutely adored this book. I can't wait to start the next one.
I give this book a B
This was such a cute book. I love Jenny Han's writing style. It is so light and fluffy. Her work always takes me back in time to relive my first love.
Belly was so naive and lovable. She was just consumed with the idea of growing up and being in love. I think she captures captures this time period in our lives perfectly. These are the years were we are just so unsure about ourselves and desperately yearn to be wiser than our years.
I really loved the Fisher boys. Jeremiah and Conrad are so different. Jeremiah is so much more out there and funny, while Conrad is more introverted and laid back.
I absolutely adored this book. I can't wait to start the next one.
I give this book a B