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The Summer I Turned Pretty

You'll enjoy these titles because: They give the same nostalgic, warm summer vibes as The Summer I Turned Pretty -both with and without the love triangle. There's a reason why teens and adults alike are obsessed with the books and TV series- so if you've already devoured the trilogy by Jenny Han here are some more titles that will keep you going until next summer.

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  • This is the grown up version of The Summer I Turned Pretty. It’s got a to-die-for setting, a childhood friends to lovers situation, messy romance, and summer nostalgia.
    Book, 2022New York : Jove, [2022] — Romance Fortune
  • If you were really into the love triangle between brothers, this is the one for you. This is set in the rural country but still has the tight knit relationships and nostalgic summer vibes as TSITP.
    Book, 2019Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2019] — Teen Fiction Novak
  • The friendships play as big a role in Happy Place as the romance does, which feels a lot like the dynamics in Cousins Beach. Coupled with the seaside setting, you'll feel a lot of the same vibes.
    Large Print, 2023Waterville, ME : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2023. — Large Print Romance Henry
  • If you liked the character growth in The Summer I Turned Pretty and coming-of-age storyline, "Sunkissed" might be up your alley. The summer vacation with family in a nostalgic setting will also feel familiar.
    Book, 2021New York : Delacorte Press, [2021] — Teen Fiction West
  • A fantastic YA beach read that really brings a lot of what I loved about The Summer I Turned Pretty series — a vivid setting, big families, summer traditions, romance and grappling with grief.
    eBook, 2021[United States] : Sourcebooks Inc, 2021. — eBook hoopla
  • Family is an integral part of Belly's story and the same thing can be found in My Life Next Door. Two families, young love, etc.
    eBook, 2013New York : Speak, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2013.
  • Dessen’s moving coming-of-age novel, much like TSITP, features a memorable cast of characters with a strong bond.
    Book, 2015New York : Viking Juvenile, 2015. — Teen Fiction Dessen
  • Quaint town? Check. Beachy setting? Check. Romance? Check.
    Book, 2025New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2025] — Teen Fiction Dugan
  • There’s no beachy setting (San Francisco instead) but it's a great pick if you are looking for friends to lovers romance without the love triangle.
    Book, 2018New York : Gallery Books, 2018. — Fiction Lauren
  • If you’re here for friends-turned-lovers, you’ve come to the right place. "Our Way Back to Always" is the perfect whirlwind of childhood nostalgia and big emotions.
    Book, 2021New York : Poppy, Little, Brown and Company, 2021. — Teen Fiction Moreno
  • The book that started it all. Book one in the YA trilogy.
    eBook, 2009New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2009.
  • Book two in the series.
    eBook, 2010New York : Simon & Schuster BFYR, c2010.