I fully agree. I’ve seen some posts and comments where people are saying there have been so many changes from the books to the tv show and it is utterly perplexing to me. I feel like this adaptation is one of the truest to the original source material I’ve ever seen. Almost nothing has been taken out. The vast majority of changes have just been additions. But what’s beautiful is that the changes would have been added by the author, Jenny Han, so the changes are all enhancements that she wishes she had been able to include in the books. The fact that we’re getting some of the most iconic scenes verbatim from the books is absolutely a dream come true. And don’t even get me started on how Chris Briney IS Conrad. The cast is killing it!

It’s not smth you get hooked to. It’s cute. Worth a watch I guess.

I liked it. It’s pretty cringe, but it’s a good cringe

Thank you all for the response. Will watch it haha.

Yes, it’s very good.

i honestly loved it, pure summer vibes and teenage hood giggles, you wouldn’t like it if you take stuff too seriously

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every 👏🏽 summer 👏🏽 after 👏🏽 by Carley Fortune 🥹

also i just finished her newest book, one golden summer, and it's also an amazing summer romance but instead of actual teens, it's a 30 year old woman trying to relive her teens. it was sooooo good

Along for the ride by Sarah Dessen was a personal favourite of mine for a summer romance

Sunburn by Chloe Howarth

Call Me By Your Name by Andre Acimen has that teenage summer feeling, but with an adult partner. Might not be everyone's cup of tea but the prose is beautiful and the writing is heartbreakingly good.

Summer Sisters by Judy Bloom (it’s for adults not kids lol).

I would say specifically, That Summer or Keeping the Moon

The truth about forever was my favorite

I have never watched this show purely because the title gives me the ick.

jenny han singlehandedly keeping wasian actors booked and busy

if belly had gone to my school me and my friends would gossip about her every time we met up

greenlit a feature film**

my bad, this is what happens when you walk and type

Team Conrad and his slutty little watch for life 

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Happy Place by Emily Henry

If you’re okay with YA, pretty much anything Sarah Dessen has written.

Otherwise, Elin Hilderbrand or Lianne Moriarty books might fit the bill.

We were liars - it is more of a thriller but still has a lot of the elements that you're looking for.

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Summer I Turned Pretty?

I’ve been reading and commenting on this since day one! I’ve reread it multiple times, especially whenever we run low on new stories. This author has been so generous with her talent and I’ll be sad to see it end, but I’m super excited for the final chapters too. I love it so much that I wish I had it in paper book form to add to my collection 😊💕. At least it’s bookmarked online 😉

Can't believe it's over! So well done. Now for the re-reads, I guess!

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ This fic has such a special place in my heart. I can't believe it's almost finished!

Been reading this one from the beginning! Looking forward to the final chapters 🪼

And here is the link for anyone who’s interested in reading🥰The summer WE turned pretty

Personally I can get into a YA novel and I am in my late 20s, but could not stand these. Belly was infuriating. I also didnt feel chemistry with her and either of the romantic interests. Not enough substance for me. Still read them all though lol

I didn't like it but you should read it for the experience.

Personally I LOVED To All The Boys but I hated The Summer I Turned Pretty.

It's still worth the read though because it has some good themes. I just absolutely hated Belly.

This is one of the only times I liked the show better.

I read them after watching the show, the first two were mediocre at best. I’d consider the last book a “jumping the shark” experience. Definitely avoid the last one if you care about either character growth or plot development. It’s a regression of both.

It’s not good