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Feb 25, 2011

Arlene rated it:

There was so much about this book that bothered me, and I almost gave up on it several times. I think the thing that bothered me most though was the protagonist. Very often, if I can't connect or feel compassion for the main character, the book has slim to no chance of winning me over. In my opinion, Belly was such an immature, self-focused and petulant child. Her actions and feelings about events and people really were annoying that I wanted to shake some sense into her, I'll provide more speci More...

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Jan 05, 2012

Tanychy rated it:

Amazing...that's only thing i can say! :) I recommend this book to everybody. One of the best books I've ever read :)

EDIT: 19 likes for two sentences? seriously, well thank you! Still this book is probably the best summer book ever.

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Jan 21, 2012

Melannie :) rated it:

I didn't like this book.

The thing that bother me the most was the girl, Belly, she was VERY annoying. I also just couldn't connect with the story, I mean all the book is about how much she loooooves Conrad (one of her mom's best friend's sons) and everything in her lifes revolves around Conrad.

It was bording on obsession actually, she came across as pathetic. And she complained about EVERYTHING, that the boys wouldn't play with her, that the boys weren't paying her attent More...

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Jan 05, 2012

Aly (Fantasy4eva) rated it:

Rating: 4.5

I'm so glad I bought this with me now. It's one of those books that guarantee's you butterflies and giggles.

Every summer Belly visits cousins Beach with her mother and brother. There they meet up with Susannah (her mothers best friend) and her two boy's, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly has always loved Conrad. But she has always been able to rely on Jer. He's the safety net, the sweet, uncomplicated best friend type-of-guy. But this summer promises to be different. More...

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Aug 30, 2011

Ruth rated it:

I nearly melted when Conrad was introduced. That strong, silent, protective guy, why, he was even sexier than Edward Cullen! And although he didn't sparkle, he certainly made up for it by his sorrowful brooding, which my heart soared out to. I mean, who DOESN'T understand when someone who is in pain turns to drinking and picking fights at parties?There is just something so alluring, so captivating, about Conrad, because what he does not say or do in words is immediately engraved in my ever-lovin More...

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Jun 29, 2010

Thomas rated it:

Every year, Belly craves for summer to come sooner. Summer is the time of year that brings her happiness and fulfillment. She looks forward to the beach house, the pool, the boardwalk - but more importantly, the people awaiting her. Her almost aunt Susannah, and the boys who are everything to her: Jeremiah and Conrad. This summer Jeremiah remains his usual self - cheerful, and Belly's bright best friend. Conrad, who Belly has crushed on ever since she was little, quit the football team and myste More...

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Mar 13, 2011

~Tina~ rated it:

I don't usually read chick-lit, but I wanted to read something light.
To my surprise I didn't think I'd like this book as much as I did, but books are funny like that;)

Belly and her family always go to the beach to vacation since they were little, but this summer is different in all the ways it does when one grows up. Jealousy flares, hearts break and maybe when it's all over you'll find the right one for you.

The Summer I Turned Pretty was an enjoyable book about y More...

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Nov 07, 2011

Noelle rated it:

Sarah Dessen was not kidding when she said that, “This book has what every girl wants in a summer.” Who seriously would not want to spend a glorious summer living in a house by the beach? That is what Belly has done every summer ever since she was 10 years old. She would spend every summer in the beach house in Cousin with her mom and her brother, Steven, her mother’s best friend and her two boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. This book goes out to all the teenage girls who have had or still has that hu More...

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Jan 30, 2012

Maggie Mae rated it:

Há muito tempo que não lia um livro tão adorável. Acho que somos um pouco enganados pela capa adorável e pela premissa que nos faz pensar na típica história de rapaz conhece rapariga, este livro é muito mais profundo que isso. Aborda sentimentos reprimidos, com os quais ninguém sabe o que fazer.
Não é difícil gostarmos da MC, ela é uma rapariga de 15 anos determinada, que está a tentar ultrapassar todos os obstáculos que aquela idade implica. Gostei da personalidade da Belly, houveram altur More...

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Nov 24, 2011

Judith rated it:

Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Characters: 5 stars

Setting: 5 stars

Plot: 4

Honourable Mention: To Susannah. For being the embodiment of summer, and pretty much perfect.

***OOH, possible spoilers ahead guys, watch out!

Well. So that was...

I feel a lot like this:

Because I am sure of two things:

1.) I freaking love this series. And Conrad. I really freaking adore him, more than More...

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Sep 14, 2011

Petra (Safari Poet) added it

Belly's happiest times are her summers at the beach house with her mother, brother, Conrad, Jeremiah and their mother, Susannah. The difference between previous summers and now is that (hint: the title) more than one boy is starting to take notice of her.

When you see the title or read the synopsis, it doesn't really hint that there is more to the story than a summer vacation involving an unrequited love. There is a lot going on in the background that's only revealed in the last few c More...

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Dec 31, 2011

Carolina rated it:

So… I liked the plot, the idea and all that. You want to know the problem? Belly.

Yep, I didn’t like her. She was selfish, she knew she should sometimes say something different, be nice, and she would be a complete bitch.

And her friendship with Taylor? There was no friendship at all. Belly was too focused in being jealous or in being happy because Conrad didn’t give that much attention to Taylor. God, what kind of friend was her? I mean, Taylor wasn’t perfect either, but More...

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Jun 27, 2011

Martha rated it:

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer--they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more e More...

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Oct 21, 2011

Victorie (Saved By The Book) rated it:

Ah I’m still gushing about this book! I can’t believe I never picked it up before. The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of those books that after you’re done reading it you want to pick it up and re-read it because you’re not quite done being there in the story. If you haven’t read them and are planning to do so make sure you have the first and second book right away, third if it’s out by then! I don’t know if I could have survived without having the second one right away, which I’m currently gobbl More...

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Aug 09, 2011

Monica rated it:

I have to say this book is definitely a solid four. It was really very good and I definitely want to get the next one in the series.

The characters I found very likable. Belly was pleasant and tried to be independent rather than just let the boys dictate what she did. Jeremiah and Conrad, while extremely different, both were great characters and you couldn't help but love them both, Belly sure did! (Especially Jeremiah!) Susannah has a hidden secret and because of this I find her to be More...

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Jun 23, 2011

Erin rated it:

Some books are read as an escape; moving readers into a fantastical world filled with mind boggling possibilities that exist outside the ordinary.

Some books are read for the mystery and intrigue; to work the case that no one else was brave enough to lead and to solve the whodunit in a way that stumps even the most skeptic critic.

Some books are read for love; to vicariously feel the unconditional and epic love that readers daydream of.

And then there are books t More...

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Dec 02, 2010

Steph rated it:

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a gorgeous novel about first love that occurs over the course of a summer. Every year, 15-year-old Isabel (known as Belly to almost everyone) goes to the beach house her mother's best friend, Susannah, owns. Susannah's eldest son, 18-year-old Conrad, is aloof and moody, and Belly's been in love with him since she was ten. Jeremiah, the youngest son at sixteen, is friendly and like a brother to Belly. Then there's Cam - a boy she meets at a party. After spending ever More...

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Feb 23, 2011

Carla rated it:

I went into reading this book knowing nothing about it other than the fact that it had a pretty cover and a protagonist with the silliest name I have ever heard. But, something about the synopsis made me think that this book would be like no other girl book I have ever read. It talks about things that have been written about a hundred times over; girl finally getting noticed, hot brothers, maybe a possible love triangle thrown into the mix. But the way it kind of glosses over what the plotline More...

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May 18, 2011

Lisa (A Life Bound By Books) rated it:

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Jenny Han’s first book in her Summer Trilogy – The Summer I Turned Pretty was a breath of fresh air, a wonderful surprise and to be honest I have no idea why I’ve waited so long to read this book. I thought it was wonderful from cover to cover and can understand why this series is so loved by many.

This title is the perfect blend of all things summer - vacations, family, friends, the bea More...

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Apr 20, 2009

Yan rated it:

Summary: “Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, t More...

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May 01, 2011

Jen rated it:

It's kind of funny what draws a person to a book. There are so many different things that can pull you in to the words contained on the pages. For me and this book, it was the title. I remember being 16 and wishing more than anything that I could finally be pretty, that boys would finally look at me and....want me. That was why I wanted to read this book, I wanted to read that maybe, just maybe it could happen to someone. Okay, possibly I could also be reliving my high school years through More...

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May 21, 2010

Nic rated it:

This book is definitely one of those great summer reads. It is a sweet story about first love and how heartbreakingly difficult it can be. Jenny Han captures the emotions, the mixed feelings and the actions of first love perfectly.

The plot moves fast and I read this book within a day. The book's main character, Belly, I found was a relatable character as she was unsure and confused and dealt with first love in a realistic way.

I liked the ending of the book but More...

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Apr 05, 2011

Teryl rated it:

I know, the girl's name is Belly, which is short for Isabel, but once you get past the name you don't think about it anymore. This book makes you think about first loves and kisses and all those feelings that go with it. Part of the ending was sad and sort of unresolved. Then, the very end...where did they go? I really enjoyed this book.

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Feb 10, 2012

Emi rated it:

this book was pretty terrible. terrible in an okay-sort-of way.

okay. so credit where credit's due. Belly had a personality. i respect that. unfortunately it was a terrible personality, but at least she was realistic in a bratty 15-year-old kind of way. at first, i really like the way Belly acted and her conversations with her brother, Conrad and Jeremiah. i also liked the use of flashbacks in showing the relationships between her and the boys. it was really just a shame that she see More...

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Jan 31, 2012

Courtney rated it:

This book is about a 15-year old girl named Belly. Every summer her mom, her brother Steven, and she goes to Cousins Beach to spend their entire summer in her mom’s best friend’s, Susannah, beach house with her and her two sons Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly, being the only girl out of the three boys, was used to being left out and doing things on her own or with her mother and Susannah. She has always had a huge crush on Conrad. But she was ignored by him and the other boys because they all viewed More...

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Jan 23, 2012

Rita rated it:

I found out about "The Summer I Turned Pretty" while watching a Youtube video, where a girl recommended this book to her viewers saying that "it helped her through a lot." In a nutshell this story is about a girl, named Isabel or Belly as she is sometimes called. She spends her summers at a beach house with her mother, brother, her mothers friend and her two sons Jeremiah and Conrad. The boys seem to really like her now, and a little love triangle starts. My favorite quote in More...

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Jan 08, 2012

Tali rated it:

Every teenage girl envisions that perfect summer where she’s on the beach and has a summer romance. Ocean breeze, tan bodies, and summertime are the perfect combination to find love. Belly, from “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has many interesting experiences this summer. This book is one of my favorites and is perfect for teenage girls.

This book displays a perfect example of unrequited love. Belly, two years younger than gorgeous Conrad, has been chasing him since she was little, to n More...

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Jan 08, 2012

Taylor rated it:

In the book, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly’s life revolves around the months of June to August. The only thing that matters is summer. Winter is just another time for her to count down the days till she gets to go back to the beach and see Conrad and Jeremiah. Cousins beach is the perfect escape where she gets to see her favorite people: Susannah and her sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. The summer I turned pretty is the ideal book to read over your summer.
Belly’s heart has always belonged t More...

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Dec 19, 2011

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Nov 24, 2011

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