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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Ann Brashares
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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003

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Ann Brashares

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

610L

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Super Short Summary

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares follows Lena, Tibby, Bridget, and Carmen during their seventeenth summer. Tibby attends a film program to escape a painful past, Lena faces heartbreak upon returning to Greece, Carmen grapples with her mother's new relationship, and Bridget reconnects with her roots by visiting her grandmother in Alabama. The story explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The book contains themes of grief and loss of loved ones.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

99,981 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares follows the beloved characters from the first book, deepening their friendship through summer adventures. Reviewers appreciate the relatable emotional growth and humor, although some find the multiple storylines overwhelming. Brashares' writing is praised for its warmth and authenticity, capturing the nuances of teenage life.

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Who Should Read The Second Summer of the Sisterhood?

Readers who cherish heartfelt tales of friendship, personal growth, and adventure will adore The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares. Fans of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants or The Princess Diaries series, with a taste for coming-of-age stories steeped in emotional depth, will find this sequel compelling and resonant.

4.2

99,981 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

610L

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