5.0

Original review: https://holedupinabook.blogspot.com/2018/08/to-all-boys-ive-loved-before-series-by.html

I LOVED THESE BOOKS SO MUCH, OMG. đź’• I was really curious to see what the hype was for this series since the books are super popular and the movie is coming out as well. Now that I finished reading it, all I can say is that I love Peter so much. I need my own Peter in my life ASAP.

It’s incredibly easy to fall in love with the characters and the story. I loved reading about Lara Jean’s relationship with her sisters as well as her dad. Her family is so close-knit and kind of reminds me of my own family except my mom is alive. But in terms of the familial relationships, I can completely relate with Lara Jean. The sibling squabbles especially struck true with me.

Out of the three books, I think I might like the first one just a tad bit more because it’s the starter book where everyone is introduced and I loved the make-believe couple relationship that she had with Peter. Even though it started off as fake, the genuine affection that they had for each other grew as the book and series continued. I also loved how Peter’s relationship with Kitty also grew throughout the books. You know when the guy is a good one when he takes the time to get to know your family especially your siblings. He doesn’t just care about you but your family as well and that really made me love Peter even more.

I also loved how immature they were at times (remember, they’re 16 when the first book takes place). There was that one scene when Peter plays hard to get and it basically backfires because Lara Jean is a bit more on the serious side and took it to heart. I considered leaving that statement out but I don’t really consider that as a major spoiler. However, despite their occasional immaturity (more on Peter’s end), I liked how they came together when it actually mattered. Peter would go out of his way to do a lot of things for her which I loved. It’s all the little things that count and Peter was really good with that.

For me, when I read series, there is usually at least one book that I’m meh about but for this one, I genuinely loved all of them pretty much equally. That’s how much I adored these books. I wish there were more Peter in my life and I can’t wait for the movie because now I want there to be movies for the rest of the books.