The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han is a tender, sun-drenched coming-of-age story that perfectly captures the ache and sweetness of first love and growing up. Set against endless summers filled with beachside bonfires and lazy afternoons, Han’s novel is a nostalgic ode to youth—where every moment feels infinite, yet change is just on the horizon.

At the heart of it all is Belly, a girl caught between childhood and adulthood, between friendship and something deeper. Her summers have always revolved around the same beach house, the same boys, the same magic—but this year, everything shifts. With its blend of swoony romance, complicated family dynamics, and the quiet pains of self-discovery, this story is for anyone who’s ever looked back on a summer and realized that was the moment everything changed.

Jenny Han’s writing brims with warmth and emotional honesty, making it impossible not to feel every heartbeat of Belly’s journey. Whether you’re here for the love triangle, the wistful nostalgia, or the raw beauty of adolescence, The Summer I Turned Pretty is like summer itself—over too soon, but unforgettable.

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