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Always and Forever, Lara Jean

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Jenny Han

Always and Forever, Lara Jean

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

325

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

USA • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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Super Short Summary

In Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han, Lara Jean navigates the final months of high school, dealing with college admissions, family dynamics, and her relationship with Peter. After discovering she didn’t get into UVA, she plans to transfer from William and Mary but later decides on UNC. The novel highlights themes of love, change, and growing up as Lara Jean faces her and Peter's uncertain future, culminating in them committing to a long-distance relationship.

Romantic

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

278,486 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jenny Han's Always and Forever, Lara Jean is celebrated for its heartwarming romance and relatable portrayal of teenage life. Readers appreciate the growth of Lara Jean's character and the charm of her family dynamics. However, some feel the plot is predictable and lacks the intensity of the previous books. Overall, it offers a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Always and Forever, Lara Jean ?

Readers who would enjoy Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han are typically young adults, especially those who appreciate heartwarming, coming-of-age romance stories. Fans of Stephanie Perkins’ Anna and the French Kiss and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl will find similar themes of love, self-discovery, and transition in Han's work.

4.3

278,486 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Lara Jean Song Covey

A high school senior living with her father and younger sister who loves baking and crafting, navigating her relationships with her popular boyfriend and friends while honoring her Korean heritage.

Lara Jean's boyfriend, a lacrosse player with a scholarship to UVA, who is thoughtful and considerate, respectful of boundaries, and maintains a challenging relationship with his father.

A warm-hearted doctor and father to Lara Jean, Margot, and Kitty, who is remarrying and is known for his dad jokes and simple desires, like a backyard wedding.

Lara Jean's mature and independent older sister attending St. Andrews in Scotland, who navigates changes in family dynamics during visits home.

The outspoken and confident youngest Covey sister, who forges a close relationship with their father's fiancée and has a distinctive sense of style.

The Coveys' neighbor-turned-fiancée of Daniel Covey, who smoothly integrates into their family life and develops a strong bond with the youngest sister, Kitty.

Lara Jean’s closest friend, a free-spirited girl who opts for travel and work over college after high school and provides a contrasting perspective to Lara Jean's cautious nature.

Book Details
Pages

325

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

USA • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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