Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? The age-old debate of choosing between two love interests in a book or TV series is a classic dilemma for fans. In the case of „The Summer I Turned Pretty,“ the hit Amazon Prime series based on Jenny Han’s beloved trilogy, viewers are torn between rooting for Belly to end up with Conrad or Jeremiah. As we eagerly await the third season set to premiere in summer 2025, let’s delve into the world of Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah to understand the dynamics of their relationships and explore similar books that capture the essence of summer romances.
„The Summer I Turned Pretty“ follows the story of Isabel „Belly“ Conklin, a teenage girl who cherishes her summers spent at the beach house with her family and their close friends. Belly has known Jeremiah and Conrad, the sons of her mother’s best friend, for most of her life. While she has harbored feelings for Conrad, the older brother, for years, he has always seen her as a little sister. On the other hand, Jeremiah, the younger brother, starts to catch Belly’s eye as she approaches her sixteenth birthday. The series delves into the complexities of love, friendship, and growing up as Belly navigates her feelings for both boys.
If you’ve already devoured the „The Summer I Turned Pretty“ trilogy and are craving more summer romance reads, there are plenty of books that capture the essence of fleeting flings, childhood crushes, and the transformative power of a single summer.
For fans of childhood-friends-to-lovers tales like „The Summer I Turned Pretty,“ Christina Lauren’s „Love and Other Words“ offers a compelling narrative that alternates between the past and present, exploring the evolving relationship between Macy and Elliot. Similarly, Sarah Everett’s „Some Other Now“ delves into the complexities of friendship and love as Jessi navigates her feelings for the Cohen brothers after a tragedy tears them apart.
If you’re looking for more summer romance reads to fill the void left by Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, books like K.L. Walther’s „The Summer of Broken Rules,“ Carley Fortune’s „Every Summer After,“ and Laura Taylor Namey’s „A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow“ offer captivating stories of love, loss, and second chances. Whether you’re drawn to stories of rekindled romances, forbidden love, or unexpected connections, these books are sure to satisfy your craving for heartwarming summer tales.
As we eagerly await the return of „The Summer I Turned Pretty“ on Amazon Prime, let’s immerse ourselves in the world of summer romances through these captivating books that capture the magic of love, friendship, and self-discovery under the sun. Whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, one thing is certain – the allure of summer romance will always have a special place in our hearts.