The Summer I Turned Pretty is the heartfelt first book in The Summer I Turned Pretty series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han. This beloved young adult contemporary romance blends first love, coming of age, friendship, family, beach-town nostalgia, and an unforgettable love triangle into a story that has captured the hearts of millions of readers. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Laura Nowlin, Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and Emily Henry, this bestselling novel is the inspiration for the hit Prime Video Original Series.

For Isabel "Belly" Conklin, life is measured in summers. Every year, she returns to Cousins Beach, where the best memories of her childhood are made alongside family friends Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher. Belly has always loved the carefree days spent by the ocean, but this summer feels different. As lifelong friendships begin to change and childhood crushes grow into something much deeper, Belly finds herself caught between two brothers while discovering who she truly is. Filled with unforgettable moments, bittersweet emotions, and the magic of growing up, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a timeless story about first love and the summers that change everything.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Paperback – The Summer I Turned Pretty Series Book 1

With its beautiful beach setting, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable characters, The Summer I Turned Pretty is the perfect summer read for romance lovers. This bestselling series opener explores family traditions, first heartbreak, self-discovery, and the complicated emotions of growing up, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary romance and coming-of-age fiction.

Product Details

Title: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Author: Jenny Han

Format: Paperback

Series: The Summer I Turned Pretty Series – Book 1

Genre:

• Young Adult Romance
• Contemporary Romance
• Coming-of-Age
• Young Adult Fiction
• Contemporary Fiction

Pages: 304

Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.4 inches

Publication Date: April 6, 2010

Accelerated Reader:

• Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades (6 and up)
• Reading Level: 4.1
• AR Points: 8

Features:

• The Summer I Turned Pretty Series Book 1
• Coming-of-age romance
• Beach romance
• Love triangle
• First love story
• Summer vacation setting
• Family and friendship themes
• Prime Video series adaptation
• BookTok favorite
• Bestselling young adult romance

Author Biography

Jenny Han is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the internationally acclaimed To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy and The Summer I Turned Pretty series, both adapted into hit streaming series and films. Her novels have been translated into more than thirty languages and are celebrated for their heartfelt storytelling, unforgettable romances, and relatable coming-of-age themes. A former librarian, Jenny Han earned her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and lives in Brooklyn, New York.