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A review by andthensarahread
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Plot: 5
Engagement: 5
Characters: 4.75
Style: 4.5
Overall Rating: 4.81/5
Review: Well I absolutely loved To All The Boys, so I had a feeling I'd enjoy this too. I was correct. I never got to go to a beach house every summer growing up haha, but the book does a wonderful job of evoking the nostalgia of youth. I could definitely relate to the unrequited first love story.
The side stories of the parents, their marriages, and the mothers' relationship with each other was very heartfelt and relatable as well. I love that Beck has this close relationship with Belly, but also tries to show her that her mother loves her deeply, just shows it differently.
Conrad and Jeremiah are multifaceted characters that I ended up having a real soft spot for. Glad this is a series. Looking forward to the next book and watching the show afterwards as well.
Great summer read!
Engagement: 5
Characters: 4.75
Style: 4.5
Overall Rating: 4.81/5
Review: Well I absolutely loved To All The Boys, so I had a feeling I'd enjoy this too. I was correct. I never got to go to a beach house every summer growing up haha, but the book does a wonderful job of evoking the nostalgia of youth. I could definitely relate to the unrequited first love story.
The side stories of the parents, their marriages, and the mothers' relationship with each other was very heartfelt and relatable as well. I love that Beck has this close relationship with Belly, but also tries to show her that her mother loves her deeply, just shows it differently.
Conrad and Jeremiah are multifaceted characters that I ended up having a real soft spot for. Glad this is a series. Looking forward to the next book and watching the show afterwards as well.
Great summer read!