We'll Always Have Summer (Summer I Turned Pretty Book 3)

Ahh. It's spring finally and though this is the perfect beach read, love is in the air. If you've read the other two books in the Summer series by Jenny Han, you'll appreciate that we finally get closure in the final book in the series. Belly, now in college and known as Isabel, has been dating Jeremiah for two years and though the course has not always been smooth, it's been pretty good and they are in love. So when they decide to get married they can't understand why everyone is so against it. Didn't everyone expect her to marry one of the Fisher boys and everyone knows you can't count on Conrad. The obvious choice is Jeremiah. Isn't it? Okay, you know that much from the book jacket so no spoilers there. This book explores Belly's and Jeremiah's relationship and a few bumps they face in it leading up to the big question. Then all the problems that question causes. Jenny Han writes that part of the book-the headlong rush into marriage just like that. There is a flurry of planning and questions and troubles and the book rushes too so that you can feel the underlying panic, maybe, that both Belly and Jeremiah feel to get it over and done with. Belly wants to prove that she loves Jeremiah. And maybe Jeremiah wants her to say "I do" before his brother can enter their lives again. For some reason there is a sense of urgency and as a reader, I felt it too, rushing through the book as I read. Yes, Belly loved Con, when she was younger. He was her first love, but hey we all remember our first loves. Some of us fondly, some not so fondly. But, they have a part of our hearts because they were the first to break them. This was true with Con. He hurt Belly and she ran off to Jeremiah. The question is did she choose him, one of the two she loved or was he the one she loved? And then in this book, we finally get a peek into Conrad's head. Thank God! He'd always seemed like a heartless bastard before and I could never figure out what he wanted. He just seemed to be toying with Belly. And he seemed to delight in hurting her except for those six months they dated. Now we find out just how he felt and his motivations and it all makes sense. It's kind of like getting a chance to see inside Edward's head in Midnight Sun. (Twilight fans will know what I'm writing about.) The distant, enigmatic Conrad becomes a real person in this novel and I say it's about time. In fact, it would have been nice to have had his perspective all along. It would have made for a more tragic love story. But maybe Ms. Han just wanted us to have a nice light series to keep us entertained. And I have been. I read this in about four hours, stopping only to help tape up the air conditioner in our room. It's light, easy reading and satisfying to the very end. I loved the ending. It didn't feel contrived, but very natural and Cousins like. Now, if we could all have grown up that way.... In previous books, Belly and the women were the most developed characters, but in this one, Jeremiah, Conrad, Laurel, Belly's mother and Taylor, Belly's best friend were well developed as well. Cousins, the beach where most of the action of the series takes place has always seemed like a character, the house, the beach, the pool, Belly's room, the kitchen table, each played a part in the series. Belly, Jeremiah, Conrad and Steven (Belly's brother) grew up in the house during the summers and monumental things happened there. If an inanimate object can be a character, then Cousins is definitely a character. It had it's effect on everyone. This would definitely qualify as a One Sit Read for me. I wasn't going to bed until I read the last page and I didn't cheat. It would have cheapened the series for me. I highly recommend this series for a light summer read, now that all three books are out and there are no cliffhangers. Teenage girls should love this one, but I'm way past that and eagerly anticipated this last book in the series so any YA lover looking for a nice easy read should read this series. I can't wait to see what Jenny Han writes next!

We’ll Always Have Summer was a decent ending to the series, though this genre isn’t usually my go-to. Overall, the series wasn’t bad and kept me interested enough to finish, but it didn’t fully pull me in emotionally the way I hoped it would. The story wrapped things up nicely and fans of the series will likely appreciate how it concludes. For readers who enjoy light, relationship-focused summer reads, this book will probably hit the mark. While it wasn’t a standout for me personally, I can see why others really enjoy this series.

Great book series

Wish they had this in kindle to complete my kindle series. This book series was amazing. Gave me all the feels mad, sad, happy, giddy, and dying to know the outcome. I enjoyed this author and look forward to reading more of her books

f you’ve only watched the The Summer I Turned Pretty series, you might find yourself firmly on Team Jeremiah. After all, who can resist his easy charm, his fun-loving spirit, and the way he’s always there for Belly? He’s the guy who seems to be everything Belly might need, right? But then you crack open the book—and suddenly, everything changes. Enter Conrad Fisher, the brooding, complex older brother whose internal struggles and unspoken feelings reveal a depth that the show never quite had the time to explore. Here, we get a front-row seat to Conrad’s emotional rollercoaster, and suddenly, you see why he acted the way he did. You understand that every choice, every broody moment, was driven by a fierce, deep love for Belly. It’s a love that, in its own way, grows in maturity and complexity—something Jeremiah’s sunny disposition can’t always compete with. This isn’t just a coming-of-age romance. Oh no. This is a book that asks you to reflect on your own relationships—your own choices. Do you choose the easy-going, fun guy who fills your world with joy and laughter, or do you go for the brooding, intense one who loves you with a quiet passion that is not always easy to navigate? This is the dilemma that Belly faces, and her journey as she struggles with what’s best for her future will hit home for anyone who’s ever found themselves caught between two different kinds of love. The beauty of this book lies in how it taps into universal experiences—the tug-of-war between head and heart, the growing pains of figuring out who you truly are, and the bittersweet realization that sometimes love doesn’t fit into neat boxes. But most of all, it’s about the idea that no matter where life takes us, we’ll always have those precious summer memories. And no matter what, Belly will always have Conrad. So, whether you’re Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad (or just Team “I need another summer read”), this book is a nostalgic, emotional rollercoaster that stays with you long after the last page.

Très bien.

This book was amazing! It had me in tears by the end. It was a constant debate. I am usually not a massive romance fan but this was so good! Although the outcome was slightly predictable, the journey to get their was full of suspence and surprises. This book is amazing whether you like romance or not. I defintly reccomend

It’s the best book I’ve ever read! I loved so it much I want a continuation! Thank you Jenny Han for writing this wonderful book!📕 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

As expected!

Love this book. Especially because its about imperfect people who still developing themselves and make mistakes and are still growing from these experiences