10 Best Books Like The Summer I Turned Pretty
If you loved The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Summer I Turned Pretty are:
- 1The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee4.0
- 2To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han0
- 3Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi3.8Series starter
- 4Looking for Alaska by John Green4.5
- 5Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell4.4
- 6Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams4.6
- 7This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle4.4
- 8Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni4.4
- 9Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood3.9
- 10Betting on You by Lynn Painter4.1

Belly has spent every summer at the beach house with family friends Jeremiah and Conrad, the two brothers who have been her childhood crushes and companions for years. But this summer is different—Belly has finally "turned pretty," and suddenly the boys are seeing her in a whole new light. As romantic tensions rise and long-held dynamics shift, one transformative summer will change everything between the three of them forever.
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Shatter Me
Start of Shatter Me seriesby Tahereh Mafi
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a angsty and dramatic tone that will resonate with The Summer I Turned Pretty fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Summer I Turned Pretty
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Romance Rivalry | Susan Lee | 4.0 | 2025 | 368 | Closest match |
| To All The Boys I've Loved Before | Jenny Han | 0 | 2021 | 368 | Same author |
| Shatter Me📚 Series starter | Tahereh Mafi | 3.8 | 2011 | 339 | Start a new series |
| Looking for Alaska | John Green | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Eleanor & Park | Rainbow Rowell | 4.4 | 2013 | — | Similar vibes |
| Audre & Bash Are Just Friends | Tia Williams | 4.6 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| This Could Be Forever | Ebony LaDelle | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Wandering Wild | Lynette Noni | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Check & Mate | Ali Hazelwood | 3.9 | 2023 | 353 | Similar vibes |
| Betting on You | Lynn Painter | 4.1 | 2022 | 432 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Summer I Turned Pretty?
The most similar books to The Summer I Turned Pretty are The Romance Rivalry, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Shatter Me.
What should I read after The Summer I Turned Pretty?
After finishing The Summer I Turned Pretty, readers most commonly pick up The Romance Rivalry next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Jenny Han, such as To All The Boys I've Loved Before.
Who writes books like Jenny Han?
Authors similar to Jenny Han include Elsie Silver, Brynne Weaver, Lucy Score, Christina Lauren, Tessa Bailey.
What genre is The Summer I Turned Pretty?
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Romance novel by Jenny Han, published in 2010. It features elements of Magic.
How long is The Summer I Turned Pretty?
The Summer I Turned Pretty is 304 pages long.
About The Summer I Turned Pretty
Now an Original Series on Prime Video!Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.Some summers are just destined to be pretty.Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer-they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.









