Catch Up on "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Trilogy Ahead of Season 2

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Some of the many joys of summer are undoubtedly heading to the beach, listening to the soothing sounds of the waves crashing on the shore, and indulging in a lighthearted poolside read. There are several factors that go into making a page-turner, like entrancing romances, picturesque beach towns, and a considerable dose of drama — all things you'll find in author Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy series.

The Summer I Turned Pretty books, which were originally released between 2009 and 2011, follow the complicated love life of Isabel “Belly” Conklin when she overgoes a transformation from awkward tween to blossoming beauty. Every summer, Belly, her mom, and her big brother Steven head to Cousins Beach to spend the season with her mom’s best friend and her two oh-so-handsome sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. But this summer is different. Conrad, Belly’s longtime crush, seems to finally feel the same way about her… just as Jeremiah also starts to see Belly as someone more than Steven’s little sister. It’s a love triangle that makes this summer, one Belly will never forget.

The pages from Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty have now been transformed into a Prime Video series starring Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, and Christopher Briney. Season 2 hits the streamer on July 14, but luckily, we have the books to find out what might happen next to Belly, Con, and Jere. If this is your first time diving into the book series or you just need a refresher, we’ve listed all three The Summer I Turned Pretty books in order. So, cozy into your beach chair and prepare to smell the sea salt lift from the pages as more summertime magic is revealed in The Summer I Turned Pretty book series.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Since she was born, Isabel “Belly” Conklin has spent her summers at Cousins Beach with her mom Laurel, her brother Steven, her mom’s best friend Susannah, and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. The months between June and August are sacred to Belly, time in which she can laze by the ocean, laugh with her mom and Susannah, and go on adventures with the boys.

For years, Belly has harbored a crush for both Conrad and Jeremiah — although her heart has always beat a little bit faster for Conrad. Nothing has ever happened with either of them… until this summer. As the tide rolls in and out again and the sunburns form and fade away, Belly finds herself questioning what her heart truly wants.

It's Not Summer Without You

The sequel to The Summer I Turned Pretty picks up nearly a year after the previous summer and serves as inspiration for the second season of the Prime Video series.

Following the events of last year, Belly is dreading her return to Cousins Beach. What used to be her favorite place on Earth no longer seems to promise tranquil, idyllic days. How will Cousins, her relationship with the boys, and summer, ever return to what they once were?

When Jere suddenly calls to tell Belly that Conrad has gone missing, she knows that a return to the beach house is inevitable. It’s the place where they grew up together, made unforgettable childhood memories, and ultimately, learned a couple of lessons in love and heartbreak.

We'll Always Have Summer

We’ll Always Have Summer is the third and final book in The Summer I Turned Pretty series. At this point, Belly is a college freshman and has gone through the highest of highs and lowest of lows over the past two years.

In the final installment, she must make a decision between Conrad and Jeremiah, both of whom carry a secret that could change things forever. As if the first two books didn’t already make you feel all the feels, prepare for an emotional journey with this read.

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