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We'll Always Have Summer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

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Jenny Han

We'll Always Have Summer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cousins Beach • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL570L

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Super Short Summary

We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han follows Belly Conklin as she accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Jeremiah Fisher, and returns to Cousins Beach to plan their wedding, where she confronts her revived feelings for her ex-boyfriend and first love, Conrad Fisher, ultimately having to decide between the two brothers. Contains themes of infidelity and grief.

Romantic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

535,200 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han concludes the Summer trilogy with emotional depth and intense romantic drama. Positive reviews highlight its heartfelt portrayal of young love and growth. Critiques mention predictable plotlines and some underdeveloped characters. Overall, it's a satisfying end for fans of the series but may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We'll Always Have Summer?

Fans of bittersweet, coming-of-age romance will cherish Jenny Han’s We'll Always Have Summer. Ideal for readers who loved Sarah Dessen’s Just Listen or Morgan Matson’s Second Chance Summer, this story captures the complexities of teenage love, friendship, and heartache, perfectly suited for young adult contemporary romance enthusiasts.

4.1

535,200 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Character List

ISABEL “BELLY” CONKLIN

Belly is caught in a love triangle and must navigate her deep-seated feelings for two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, while also considering the complexities of family ties and personal growth.

Conrad, the older Fisher brother, struggles with expressing his true emotions, particularly concerning his long-standing connection with Belly, who has been significant in his life since childhood.

Jeremiah is Belly's fiancé and the younger Fisher brother, who brings a youthful and carefree outlook to their relationship while grappling with his own insecurities about their future together.

Laurel is Belly's strong-willed mother, whose firm views often lead to conflicts with Belly, especially when it comes to Belly's life choices and romantic decisions.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cousins Beach • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL570L

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