Up a Road SlowlyIrene Hunt
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Up a Road Slowly
Why try it
Suggested for a reader seeking gentle teenage romance.
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4 Books Like The Summer I Turned Pretty
If you loved Jenny Han's summer nostalgia, first love, and a complicated love triangle, start here.
A good next read doesn't have to repeat the same plot. These suggestions follow different connections to The Summer I Turned Pretty; use the explanation beside each pick to find the experience you want more of.
The picks below come from linked reading discussions and read-alike sources. “Why try it” explanations are editorial summaries. Order is a browsing guide, not a measured similarity ranking. How we choose →
Instant KarmaMarissa Meyer
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Instant Karma
Why try it
A commenter recommends it as a cute romance.
Saving FrancescaMelina Marchetta
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Saving Francesca
Why try it
Offered as another option for the requested teenage romantic atmosphere.
The SelectionKiera Cass
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The Selection
Why try it
Suggested as a royal dating-competition series for a reader seeking teen romance.
Finding your kind of similar
Which book should I read after The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Start with the connection you want to keep: summer nostalgia, first love, and a complicated love triangle. Read the reasons above rather than treating the first suggestion as a universal best match. A change of tone or pacing can make a book feel very different even when the themes overlap.
Are these sequels or independent recommendations?
This is a read-alike list, rather than a reading order for The Summer I Turned Pretty. Some suggestions begin their own series. Check the linked book information for the appropriate starting volume and whether the series is complete.
Where do these suggestions come from?
The sources below informed this list. Individual recommendations link back to the discussion or read-alike page in which they appeared. Connections are described in our own words; inclusion does not imply unanimous reader agreement.
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