The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Hi, my name is Rya. I am a sophomore and I enjoy reading, swimming and traveling.
To Belly, summer is all that matters – tanned skin, ocean salt, and stretches of endless sunny days are what she lives for. Every summer, Belly and her family go to Cousins Beach to visit her mom’s best friend, Susannah, and Susannah’s sons, Jeremiah and Conrad. Susannah is like a second mother to Belly, and Jeremiah is Belly’s best friend. But for as long as she can remember, Belly has been in love with Conrad, who, although he cares deeply about her, still sees her as a little kid. But since the summer before, a lot has changed, and this summer, Belly has a feeling that things might be different.
I definitely enjoyed The Summer I Turned Pretty as a light, simply written, quick romance story whose pages were easy to turn. I did find much of the plot to be fairly predictable. However, the personalities of the characters, as well as their growth throughout the book was engaging. I also thought that the relationships (not just the romantic ones) between the characters were well-thought-out. This is not a book that I’ll rave about or remember for very long, but I did have fun reading it and would recommend it.
