It’s Not Summer Without You (Summer, #2) by Jenny Han

It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han is a poignant and deeply moving sequel that explores the ache of first love, the sting of growing apart, and the fragile hope of second chances. Returning to the sun-kissed shores of Cousins Beach, this installment picks up where The Summer I Turned Pretty left off—but this time, summer isn’t just about lazy days and stolen glances. For Belly, it’s about grief, first heartbreak, and the painful realization that some things can’t stay the same.

When her mother falls ill and Conrad—the boy she’s always loved—pulls away, Belly’s world feels like it’s unraveling. The beach house that once held so many memories now echoes with absence, and the carefree summers of her childhood slip further out of reach. Yet amid the longing and loss, there’s Jeremiah, unexpected comfort, and the quiet strength that comes from facing change head-on.

Jenny Han’s writing shines with raw emotional honesty, weaving a story that’s as much about letting go as it is about holding on. With its tender exploration of family, first love, and resilience, this book is perfect for anyone who’s ever clung to a memory—or dared to hope for a new beginning. It’s Not Summer Without You is a summer romance with depth, delivering all the nostalgia, heartache, and healing that only a season by the sea can bring.

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