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The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022) TV Series vs Book

TV series · 2022–2025 · Created by Jenny Han · Starring Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno

The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022) TV Series: Cast and Details

Over summers at a beach house, a girl is caught between two brothers.

Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?

Close to the book

The series follows the trilogy in outline, but expands the stories of other characters and changes events.

Read or watch first?

Read the books for Belly's own view. The series is more ensemble-driven.

What the book gives you

The Summer I Turned Pretty cover

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

A light, easy read that is the first book in a trilogy. It became a popular Prime Video series in 2022.

Who will like it: Readers who like beachy young adult romance.

Watch on AmazonBack to the book