A summer of change
Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty wonderfully catches the bittersweet experiences of youth. Teenager Belly is experiencing her first summer full of change, complex emotions, and self-discovery; the narrative follows her.
The Love Triangle
At the center of the tale is a love triangle involving Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad. Their interactions depict some of the messiness and genuine feelings of young love that keep us invested in the story and the characters.
Why It Resonates
It’s not simply a teen romance, the series is a nostalgia vehicle with emotional heft making it a hit with the younger crowd. It’s a reminder that one summer can change everything.
