5 Books To Read If You Liked "The Summer I Turned Pretty"

We have all been swept up in the craze of The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is a very successful book adaptation from Jenny Han. If you are looking for the best romance novels for adults like this one, these 5 books are worth reading to fuel your book addiction.

Books To Read
Books To Read

Are you also among the millions of viewers who are waiting for Belly to choose between Conrad and Jeremiah in the ongoing episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3? Or have you skipped on the waiting and started searching for “who does Belly end up with in the books”? No matter what type of viewer or reader you are, there is no doubt that this book adaptation has found its way into our Amazon Prime watchlist. We are all eagerly asking around for when the new episode of Summer I Turned Pretty come out so we can be seated with our “Team Conrad” and “Team Jeremiah” posters up high. 

But what to do when it ends and the familiar need for a great romance series comes around? Well, you just pick up a new book that offers the same gripping story-telling with all the tropes that this show brought back. From second chance romance to love triangle, we are here with 5 books that can fill the gap left behind by this book and series. These have all the twists and turns that one looks for in romance books. Pick your next book for your TBR that would fit the vibe of this trending show with twists of their own. 

Best Books To Read For Fans of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

For those who loved the series and are looking for something similar for their reading corner, these 5 books might be worth a read. Turning the notion of romance novels being boring on its head, these will have you hooked to the last chapter as you await the answer to your questions about how the MC ends up, or more importantly, who they end up with.

Top Five Products

  • To All The Boys I'Ve Loved Before Paperback Collection

    Another hit book adaptation to movie by Jenny Han, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, is a must-read for anyone who finds the love triangle intriguing between the Conklins and the Fishers. Following the story of Lara Jean, whose life is turned upside down when her letters to her crushes are accidentally sent out, this book has all the things that keep your emotions running high. Who she will choose among her crushes, and how her relationship with her sisters unfold, are all the things that make for a perfect novel that has a bit of everything, from romance to self-discovery. With relatable characters and scenarios that have just the right amount of drama and jealousy, this book series is perfect to pick up after you finish the hit show and want to know more about the author behind it.

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  • TWISTED HATE

    In case you are looking for dark romance books to read with the same appeal of a best friend’s brother love story, “Twisted Hate” is definitely worth a try. Being the third book in the Twisted Series, this book has the sweet and spicy that you’re looking for in your next read. It follows the lives of Jules and Josh, who are working towards their hotshot lawyer and doctor careers. Josh, being the brother of Jules’s best friend, makes their whole story more gripping. It’s the perfect example of an enemies-to-lovers book, which deals with the tension between two people who hate each other and slowly fall in love after knowing each other in more depth. See how their romance becomes so good that you simply can’t put it down till the end.

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  • Better Than the Movies

    Offering you the trope of childhood friends to lovers, the Better Than The Movies novel brings the evergreen storyline between Liz and Wes. With constant banter and pranks between neighbours, this story has the childhood crush storyline, with Liz trying to impress Michael, who has just moved back into town, and Wes tries to help her out. Between the planning and plotting, both of them have many sweet moments that can melt your heart and have you wishing that you also want a brooding and kind of attractive neighbour that you can fight over the parking spot. That spot turns into one of the focal points in their story, which you fully understand after reading the whole 356 pages. Written by Lynn Painter, this is a New York Times bestseller, which has a sequel coming with the name “ Nothing Like The Movies” which explores the themes of second chance romance.

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  • Picking Daisies on Sundays

    See yourself in the main character of “Picking Daisies on Sundays” who loves rom-coms and expects love that feels just like Conrad and Belly. Adding the trope of a pretend relationship into the mix between childhood friends, Daniella and Levi, this book is a light-hearted read with some awkward moments that make for the best reading experience. Something we didn’t tell you is the fact that Levi was the first love of Daniella, which makes the whole fake relationship aspect more interesting with silent yearning. This is quite similar to Belly having her first love within her childhood friend, and this one runs between two timelines when they meet after 4 years.

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  • THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME: BRIDGERTON'S BOOK 2

    What if we set the same tropes of Jenny Han in the year of 1814, the second book from the Bridgerton series deals with the love triangle between the two sisters and a duke. “The Duke Who Loved Me” gender swaps the show’s trope with two female love interests instead, and the regal aura of the writing makes for vivid descriptions and imagination of readers. Anthony Bridgerton is out in the town to find his Duchess, and he is aiming straight for the diamond of the season, who happens to be Edwina Sheffield, but her feisty sister, Kate, does not approve of him. See how the tension between them results in the most entertaining scenarios with stolen glances and repressed feelings, and how it unfolds in the end.

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What Are The Famous Book Tropes In The Summer I Turned Pretty?

This hit novel explores the idea of young love with many popular tropes included in the series that never go out of style. Here are some of them:

  • Love Triangle: The story's central theme involves Belly Conklin navigating her feelings for the brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher.
  • Coming-of-Age Story: The series also follows Belly's journey from childhood to adulthood. She experiences first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery during her summers at Cousins Beach.
  • Family and Friendship: It offers a look into the strong bond between the Conklin and Fisher families and the ever-changing relationships between the characters, which are central to the story.
  • Change and Transition: The story captures the bittersweet nature of growing up and ultimately having to face inevitable changes in relationships and life circumstances, including Belly's transformation and the challenges faced by the Fisher family.
  • Childhood Friends To Lovers: One of the focal points of this series is how they were all together as kids, and how their crushes on each other turn out in the end. 

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Faq's

  • What type of books should I read if I liked The Summer I Turned Pretty?
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    If you enjoyed this show, look for books with themes like young love, friendship, personal growth, and coming-of-age during summer. Stories with emotional depth and relatable teen characters will give you a similar reading experience.
  • Are there books with love triangles like in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
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    Yes, books like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han and The Duke Who Loved Me by Jenna Evans Welch include love triangles and emotional choices, just like the show.