10 Books to Read After “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

Lenore is a classic overachiever: She wants to be successful, and she’s stressed about being undeclared. She finds herself with Alex, a charming boy with a 10-year plan who both irritates her and helps her start to realize what she’s been missing out on.

In Elise Bryant’s “One True Loves,” the summer setting is a Mediterranean cruise, not a beach, but it’s still a heartfelt and occasionally heartwrenching tale of growing up, finding love, and discovering yourself. Lenore is a classic overachiever because she’s so stressed about being undeclared heading into college. She finds herself with Alex, a charming boy with a 10-year plan who both irritates her and helps her start to realize what she’s been missing out on.

In Elise Bryant’s “One True Loves,” the summer setting is a Mediterranean cruise, not a beach, but it’s still a heartfelt and occasionally heartwrenching tale of growing up, finding love, and discovering yourself. Lenore is the classic overachiever, which is why she’s so stressed about being undeclared heading into college. While on a cruise with her family, she finds herself stuck with Alex, a charming boy with a 10-year plan who both irritates her and helps her start to realize what she’s been missing out on.