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

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

2.0

This book was such a let down for me. I didn't go in with the highest of hopes, but with everyone who's read it and gotten into the new show, I expected more. The MC could have had less of a "nobody likes me and I'm always the underdog" attitude. I understand she's the little sister, the "girl" of the group, and sometimes gets left out. But her overall attitude and personality was very mary sue in my opinion. It could have been done better.
On a better note, it wasn't altogether bad if you enjoy a fast paced, light hearted quick read. This would be a good book to blow through for your reading goal in the summer. It just wasn't for me.
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