Genre-
Romance | Young Adult | Best Seller | Award-Winning | Top Rated | Contemporary Fiction | Fiction
Audiobook Summary-
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" by Jenny Han is a romantic coming-of-age novel that revolves around Isabel "Belly" Conklin, who spends her summer at a beach house with her family and two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. Every year, Belly goes back to the beach house, but this year is different—she's not the little girl she used to be. As Belly struggles to understand her evolving feelings, she finds herself in a love triangle between Conrad, the brooding and aloof older brother, and Jeremiah, his charming and free-spirited younger brother. Against the backdrop of summer rituals, Belly grapples with her emotions and the complicated relationships she shares with the boys. The novel delves into themes of self-discovery, love, and family as Belly discovers more about herself and her own desires. As she wrestles with the realities of coming of age, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" tenderly captures the bittersweetness of first love and what happens when time passes. Relatable characters and touching moments combined, Jenny Han crafts an addictive tale that resonates with all ages.