Some summers change everything. That's the heart of The Summer I Turned Pretty — Jenny Han's trilogy that started as a beloved young adult novel and grew into one of the most popular Amazon Prime Video series of recent years.
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty — with all 11 episodes — will be available from July 16, 2025, on Prime Video. If you haven't read the books yet, now is the time. abebooks
What is The Summer I Turned Pretty about?
The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Isabel — also called Belly — a summer-loving teenager caught in a love triangle with two brothers. Substack
Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical, happens between June and August — at the Fisher family's beach house, away from winter, away from school, and with Jeremiah and Conrad. The two brothers she's known since her very first summer. Who have been her brothers, her crushes, and everything in between.
But one summer — one wonderful and terrible summer — the more everything changes, the more it ends up as it always should have been. Americanbookworm
It's a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.
The complete reading order
The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy consists of three books that should always be read in order. Each book follows a different summer in Belly's life.
Part 1: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning beginning to The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Americanbookworm
This is the book that starts it all. Belly arrives at the Fishers' beach house like every year — but this summer is different. She is different. And the boys she's always taken for granted now see her differently too.
The Summer I Turned Pretty introduces the world, the characters, and the triangle that drives the entire series. Lighthearted, nostalgic, and full of summer tension.
Start here. Never skip.
Trope: Love triangle + coming-of-age + summer romance
Part 2: It's Not Summer Without You
Summer is over — but the feelings aren't. Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad face loss and change that tests their circle of friends. Emotionally heavier than part 1 and the bridge to the big decision of part 3.
Trope: Second chance + grief + love triangle
Part 3: We'll Always Have Summer
The trilogy follows Belly's transformative journey through summers filled with love, friendship, and bittersweet moments. Substack
The finale. Belly has to choose — and the choice she makes affects everything and everyone. We'll Always Have Summer concludes the trilogy in a way that has kept Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah engaged for a long time.
Trope: Love triangle resolution + coming-of-age conclusion
The reading order at a glance
| # | Title | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Summer 1 |
| 2 | It's Not Summer Without You | After Summer |
| 3 | We'll Always Have Summer | The Decision |
Do you have to read the books in order?
Yes — absolutely. The series is based on Jenny Han's book trilogy, with each season corresponding to one book in the trilogy. The same goes for the books: each part builds on the previous one, and the emotional impact of part 3 only works if you've experienced the build-up of parts 1 and 2. abebooks
Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?
This is the question that has divided the community for years. The series has only amplified the discussion — and the third season has finally provided an answer.
But if you read the books before watching the series, you can form your own opinion — uninfluenced by casting, actors, and how the series portrays the brothers. That's always the richest reading experience.
The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama revolving around a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendships. abebooks
| Season | Episodes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 episodes | June 17, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 episodes | July 14, 2023 |
| Season 3 (final) | 11 episodes | July 16, 2025 |
Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka are co-showrunners for the final season. abebooks
Read the books before watching the series
Or vice versa — watch the series and then read the books for more depth. Both orders work, but readers who know the books before watching benefit from the nuances that a series can never fully replicate.
The book gives you Belly's inner world — her thoughts, her doubts, her feelings — in a way that the series can only try to convey through dialogue and facial expressions.
More from Jenny Han
If you love The Summer I Turned Pretty, these are the most recommended next steps:
To All the Boys I've Loved Before — Jenny Han's other major trilogy, now adapted into Netflix movies. Similar tone, similar emotional warmth.
This Summer Will Be Different — Carley Fortune's novel has the same summery energy and friends-to-lovers warmth as The Summer I Turned Pretty. Read our article about the Netflix adaptation of This Summer Will Be Different.
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Complete your Summer I Turned Pretty reading set
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✔ Glass Can — for your iced coffee or matcha while reading
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Summer I Turned Pretty books
How many books are in The Summer I Turned Pretty series?
The Summer I Turned Pretty is based on a romance trilogy by Jenny Han: The Summer I Turned Pretty, It's Not Summer Without You, and We'll Always Have Summer. Amazon
Do I have to read The Summer I Turned Pretty in order?
Yes. The trilogy follows Belly's story chronologically, and the emotional impact of each book builds on the previous one. Always start with book 1.
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty also available in Dutch?
The books are primarily available in English. The series can be watched in Dutch on Prime Video.
How many seasons does The Summer I Turned Pretty have on Prime Video?
The Summer I Turned Pretty has three seasons on Prime Video. The third and final season consists of 11 episodes and will be available from July 16, 2025. abebooks
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty suitable for young readers?
Yes. The trilogy is a young adult series suitable for readers from approximately 14 years of age. The tone is romantic and coming-of-age without explicit content.
What should I read after The Summer I Turned Pretty?
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by the same author Jenny Han is the most recommended. This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune has similar summer energy.