Friends!
Here is my first book review on the blog! Reading books is such a trend this year. My little sister started following the trend and got me into reading this season. These books are summer themed. I found a few Must-reads that I would like to share with you in case you are looking for books with a summer vibe.
Book Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty, Jenny Han
This series by Jenny Han is a must-read. The first book is good, but it is not my favorite of the series. In this book, you get to know the characters and younger Belly. Belly’s Mom and her childhood friend Susannah bring their kids to the Beach House every summer. Belly has always had a crush on Conrad, the oldest, and Susanna’s boys are both starting to notice her. Belly doesn’t know what to do with the attention she is getting from boys. I feel like she is young and making all the bad decisions. If you’ve seen the show on Amazon, the book is a little different. Plus, the book gives you more details. It is a lovely story! Gives nostalgic vibes, and I recommend this book!
It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han, Book Review
Again, this book is part of a series that is a must-read. I love the second book more. I recommend these books if you are looking for a good beach read. In this book, there is a love triangle. I have to say I am team Jeremiah during this book because he treats Belly so much better than Conrad treats her. Conrad pushes people away and doesn’t know how to deal with his emotions. The Fisher boys are dealing with a lot in this book. They are navigating through so much, and now the possibility of losing the beach house. Belly still loves Conrad, but he acts like he doesn’t want her. Jeremiah reveals his feelings for Belly, and things become more complicated because she has to choose.
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
I took a break from the series I was reading and went with a classic book that I loved and read in high school. This book is about style, love, class, and jazz. It takes place in the summer. I love the Jazz Age and stories in that era. Jay Gatsby was a poor man who lived life by trying to get ahead and lived out his hopes and dreams until he met a girl. Gatsby fell hopelessly in love. After the war, he mysteriously made a ton of money and bought a mansion in West Egg, Long Island. Gatsby threw huge, lavish parties, hoping to find Daisy Buchanan again. He reached out to Nick Caraway- (the narrator of the story), who happens to be Daisy’s cousin. It is a tragic but beautiful love story. I recommend it if you haven’t read this one yet.
We’ll Always Have Summer, Jenny Han
Another must-read! I was team Jeremiah, but after seeing that Belly still wanted Conrad and he came around from his stubborn ways, now I am team Conrad. Jeremiah and Belly are in college together. Summer is starting, and they decide to get married. They plan to be married at the Beach House before Summer is over. Belly is full of Angst and will not listen to her parents or anyone who tries to talk her out of rushing it. Belly knows it is Conrad that she wants. I love how this book ties this series together. It is 100% recommended.
Happy Place, Emily Henry Book Review
Okay, this book has so many good reviews, and so many girls are fans of Emily Henry. I wasn’t obsessed with this book and it’s second chance for romance trope. So much did not make sense to me. I was annoyed by Wyn and Harriet. It seems like Wyn is toying with Harriet. Harriet is a brain surgeon, and she is going to her Best friend’s beach house for their annual trip. Wyn and Harriet broke up five months before but did not tell their friend group. Harriet decides to inform her friends. Wyn stops her because Sabrina has some news. It was still a good read, but at times it drags on. I gave it a 3/5 stars.
I hope this review will help you choose a book to read this summer. Next, I will be reading some books for the fall. More on that later! Let me know if you’ve read any of these books. What are your thoughts on them?
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