Summary:
The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set) by Jenny Han follows the teenage years of protagonist Isabel “Belly” Conklin as she navigates love, family, and friendship during hazy summer days at the beach.
Book Genre:
- Young Adult
- Romance
- Coming-of-age
Main Topic of the Book:
The book revolves around Belly’s relationship with the two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, and how it affects her relationships with her family and friends.
Key Ideas:
- Finding love in unexpected places
- The complexities of family dynamics
- The importance of friendship and loyalty
- Dealing with loss and grief
- Coming to terms with growing up and making tough decisions
Main Parts of the Book:
The trilogy is divided into three parts, each book following one summer in Belly’s life:
- The Summer I Turned Pretty: Belly spends the summer at the beach house with the Fisher family, and she starts to realize her true feelings for both brothers.
- It’s Not Summer Without You: A year after the first book, Belly and the Fisher family return to the beach house, and she must face the consequences of her choices from the previous summer.
- We’ll Always Have Summer: The final summer at the beach house before everyone goes their separate ways, Belly must make difficult decisions about her future and come to terms with the past.
Key Takeaways:
The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy delves into themes of love, family, friendship, and growing up through the eyes of a relatable teenage girl. It also explores the idea of how one summer can change everything and how our choices shape our lives.
Author’s Background and Qualifications:
Jenny Han is an American author best known for her young adult novels. She has written several books, including the New York Times bestsellers To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and P.S. I Still Love You. Han has also co-written the Burn for Burn series with author Siobhan Vivian. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in fiction writing from the University of North Carolina.
Target Audience:
The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy is targeted towards young adults, particularly teenage girls, as it deals with relatable themes and issues they may face during their formative years.
Publisher and First Publication Date:
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- First Publication Date: June 15, 2010