A review by emilywemily6
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Another reviewer called this hot garbage and I have to agree. The main character was 16 but acted like she was 12 and was infuriatingly whiny, the family friends around her age were so bossy and commanding of her (who she could spend time with, if she could go to a party, etc.) and I hated that. All the characters lack depth and don’t exhibit any character growth throughout this book. It was a quick read with summer vibes but the actually plot/characters/etc. were awful. Will not be continuing the series. Maybe a preteen would enjoy this but I feel like a contemporary teenager would not. It’s hard to believe this is the same author who wrote To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. 
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