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The Summer I Turned Pretty

by Jenny Han · The Summer I Turned Pretty #1 · 276 pages · Published May 2009
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3.78 / 5 · 700K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

Every summer at the beach house, two brothers, and one girl navigating what's changing between them all. The Amazon series brought it a whole new audience — but the book hits different. Pure nostalgia in paperback form.

Best for readers who want…

Nostalgic. Sweet. Emotional. Summer.

Nostalgic Sweet Emotional Summer

Mood Match

Nostalgic Sweet Emotional Summer
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  • You want adult content or high spice
  • You dislike love triangles
  • You need a faster-paced read

Content heads-up

Terminal illness (parental)Grief
Love Triangle
Summer Romance
Best Friends' Brother
Coming-of-Age
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Book profile

Mood, trope & intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
75%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
50%
Darkness
20%
Spice
20%
Core elements
Genre
YA Contemporary
Romance
Moods
Nostalgic
Sweet
Emotional
Summer
Key Tropes
Love Triangle
Summer Romance
Best Friends' Brother
Coming-of-Age
Ending
HFN
Series order

The Summer I Turned Pretty reading order

The Summer I Turned Pretty is book 1 in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series.

Book 1
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Book 2
It's Not Summer Without You
Book 3
We'll Always Have Summer
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Common questions

FAQ

Is The Summer I Turned Pretty spicy?

The Summer I Turned Pretty has a spice level of 1/5 (Closed Door). This is a clean to mild read — little to no explicit content.

Is The Summer I Turned Pretty a standalone or series?

The Summer I Turned Pretty is book 1 in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who should read The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Readers who love Nostalgic, Sweet, Emotional, Summer stories with Love Triangle and Summer Romance will find a lot to love here.

What are the content warnings for The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Content heads-up includes: Terminal illness (parental), Grief. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make an informed choice.

What kind of read is The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Every summer at the beach house, two brothers, and one girl navigating what's changing between them all. The Amazon series brought it a whole new audience — but the book hits different. Pure nostalgia in paperback form.

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