THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY

This is the first book in the Summer trilogy, centering around Belly Conklin, who spends every summer at the beach with her family and close friends, the Fisher boys—Conrad and Jeremiah. But this summer is different. Belly has grown up, and for the first time, the boys see her in a new light. Caught between the brothers' attention and her own changing feelings, Belly navigates first love, friendship, and the emotional complexities of growing up. The story explores themes of self-discovery, heartache, and the bittersweet nature of change.