If The Summer I Turned Pretty broke your heart, made you believe in first love, and left you dreaming of endless summers by the beach, you’re not alone. Jenny Han gave us a story full of longing, complicated love triangles, and characters who felt like friends. Whether you’re #TeamConrad, #TeamJeremiah, or just want more stories with that same emotional pull, we’ve got you covered. These 10 books are perfect if you want more sun-drenched romance, heartbreak, and coming-of-age moments. Grab your sunscreen, some tissues, and get ready to fall in love all over again.
1. Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
Set in the romantic streets of Florence, this novel follows Lina, who travels to Italy to uncover secrets about her mother’s past. And she ends up discovering love and herself along the way. Like Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty, Lina is caught between grief, growth, and a boy who might just change everything. There’s a similar mix of personal journey and heart-fluttering romance that will absolutely sweep you away.
2. Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
Liz has always dreamed of a perfect rom-com ending, and when her childhood crush moves back to town, she thinks her story is finally beginning. But there’s one problem: she needs help from her annoying neighbor Wes. This one’s a delicious slow-burn romance full of banter and heart, ideal for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty’s emotional tension.
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3. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
If you want something that feels like The Summer I Turned Pretty grew up with you, this adult romance is the perfect pick. Told over six summers and one weekend, it’s about lost love, second chances, and how time changes everything. Think of it as a more mature, emotional ride but just as devastatingly romantic.
4. You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn
Country music, messy emotions, and complicated chemistry—this one has it all. When teen country stars Clay and Annie are thrown together on tour, sparks fly in more ways than one. Like Belly and the Fisher brothers in The Summer I Turned Pretty, these two are drawn to each other even when everything seems to stand in the way.
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5. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Set over one unforgettable night, Malibu Rising is about the famous Riva siblings, their glamorous lives, and the deep scars of their past. It’s a novel about family, identity, and the secrets we keep. And it’s perfect for those who loved the family dynamics and tension in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
6. Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Enemies to lovers, academic rivals, and one unforgettable night in Seattle? Yes, please. Rowan and Neil’s chemistry burns bright as they race through the city in a senior class scavenger hunt, and what starts as banter slowly turns into something real. The energy is fun, flirty, and full of feels.
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7. Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
This book will break your heart in all the right ways. When Taylor returns to her family’s summer lake house after years away, she’s forced to face old friends, first love, and a family tragedy. It’s tender, emotional, and the kind of story that stays with you—just like Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty.
8. The Secret History of Us by Jessi Kirby
After a car accident wipes out the last four years of her memory, Olivia has to piece together who she is and whether she still loves Matt, the boy she once called her soulmate. With quiet introspection and deep emotional resonance, this one’s a slower but impactful read.
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9. We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon
A summer spent playing wedding harpist and catering assistant may not seem romantic, but for Quinn and Tarek, it’s a second chance they never expected. This one has heart, humor, and Muslim rep, with a friends-to-lovers arc that’s both sweet and nuanced.
10. The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther
Set at a summer wedding on Martha’s Vineyard, this book is all about love, grief, and a family tradition. The story follows Meredith Fox as she returns to Martha’s Vineyard for the first time since a personal tragedy, joining her extended family for her cousin’s wedding. With its breezy romance and beachy setting, this is the closest you’ll get to another Fisher family summer without actually rereading The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Whether you’re chasing the ache of summer nostalgia, pining for complicated first love, or just need another book to make you feel something, these stories are exactly what you need after finishing The Summer I Turned Pretty. Let the reading binge begin!
The Summer I Turned Pretty will premiere on July 16 only on Prime Video.
