The Summer I Turned Pretty premiered on Amazon Prime on June 17th, just in time for summer. Based on the New York Times bestsellers written by Jenny Han, author of To All The Boys I've Loved Before, this coming-of-age series focuses on teenager Belly, who reunites with her friends, Jeremiah and Conrad, and finds herself caught in a love triangle. In the process, Belly finds herself, amidst the chaos around her.
Fans have praised the show for its heartwarming themes and quotes. Having been adapted from a book series, it's no surprise that the series has some incredible quotes.
Belly Makes A Promise To Herself
“I Thought This Summer Was Going To Be Like All The Other Summers, But It’s Not. Because I Won’t Let It Be.”
Belly is used to her summers going a certain way. For her entire life, she's sat by the sidelines and watched everyone else live their life how they want to, often holding herself back or allowing others to make decisions for her.
This marks a turning point both for the series, and Belly herself. She decides she isn't going to let anyone else dictate how her summer will play out, which ends in some pretty memorable adventures.
The Importance Of Lasting Friendship
"Boys May Come And Go, But A Friendship Lasts A Lifetime."
A timeless quote, but one that rings true every time. Although this series focuses on the love triangle Belly finds herself in, it also takes a close look at teenage friendship.
As a teenager, it seems like the most important things are crushes and romance. The right friends, however, will last much longer than a fleeting crush or a summer of romance. It's a nice reminder of the importance of friendships, even in the face of romance.
Belly's Feelings About Summer
"It Smells Exactly The Same, Tastes The Same, Like It’s Been Waiting For Me To Get Here."
There's something nostalgic about summer, and Belly sums it up perfectly in this quote. Every year when summer rolls around, it feels like a forgotten friend, the smells and tastes and feeling is familiar.
Belly knows this better than anyone, given her affection and appreciation for the long summer months. This series follows Belly through the most important summer(s) of her life, so it makes sense that she would view summer with a rose-tinted, child-like innocence approach.
How Important Conrad Is To Belly
"For Belly, Conrad Is The Sun, And When The Sun Comes Out, The Stars Disappear."
Perhaps one of the most achingly beautiful ways someone has been described in a TV show, this encapsulates Belly's feelings about Conrad perfectly.
Belly's been in love with Conrad for years, he's been her moon and stars and entire galaxy, and this summer she feels like she finally has a chance with him. Conrad has been Belly's endgame for as long as she can remember, and she spends this entire season making her true feelings known.
Taylor Offers Belly Some Advice On Love
"Isn’t Love Supposed To Be A Little Scary?"
Belly is wise beyond her years most of the time, but sometimes she needs a bit of help and outside perspective from her friends. This is where her childhood best friend Taylor offers some wisdom.
After sharing a kiss with Jeremiah, Belly starts to question her lifelong crush on Conrad. She's confused and overwhelmed and scared. This makes perfect sense, she's been in love with Conrad most of her life, and she just kissed his brother, her confusion and apprehension are understandable. Coming of age love is always a little scary.
Belly Feels Like She's Finally Grown Up
"They've Always Seen Me As A Little Kid, But This Summer, It’s Different."
Belly is determined to make this summer different. She feels like she's finally grown up and ready to make it known.
Her crush on Conrad hasn't gone away, and she wants him to notice her. She's no longer a little kid, she's ready to reveal her crush in the hopes that Conrad finally sees her as someone on his level. It's hard for Belly to close the gap that's grown between them over the winter months, but she's hoping her coming of age will help her relationships with the brothers.
Jeremiah Confesses His True Feelings
"You’re My Best Friend. There Are Times I Want To Be More."
Jeremiah and Belly spend the entire summer getting closer, spending intimate moments alone and growing their friendship. In a heartfelt confession, Jeremiah admits his feelings for Belly.
This is a big moment for Jeremiah; he knows about Belly's crush on his brother, Conrad. Some fans have argued that he's the better choice for Belly, given his selfless actions and kindness. Regardless of who is better for Belly, this moment is a massive one for their relationship going forward.
Belly's Struggle Between Jeremiah And Conrad
"How Do You Know When It’s The Right Person?"
Belly finds herself stuck in a love triangle this summer, torn between her lifelong crush on Conrad and newfound feelings for Jeremiah.
She asks herself one of the hardest questions anyone has to answer: how does anyone know when it's the right person? She's spent the summer stuck between two brothers and in her own head thinking about who is right for her when the answer has been in her heart all along. Even if she is afraid to admit it to herself, she knows who the right person is deep down.
What Seems To Be The End Of A Crush
"I Wonder If This Is How All Crushes Die. With A Whimper, Slowly And Just Like That Gone."
Growing out of a crush is a weird and awkward experience, especially for someone like Belly who feels everything so deeply.
Her emotions and feelings towards Conrad change dramatically this summer; all of a sudden everything she's ever felt so sure of is slipping through her fingers. Belly doesn't know what to do with these changes in emotions and finds herself lost once again in the heat and emotions of the summer. She's confused by her own emotions and her own actions.
The Nostalgic Beauty Of Summer
"There Were Times This Summer When I Felt Like I Didn’t Know My Own Heart. But One Thing I Do Know For Sure, Is That Whatever Happens Next, I Will Always Come Back To This Place And These People."
This is a perfect closing quote for the season that wraps up the highs and lows experienced by Belly throughout the summer. Despite everything, from forgotten crushes to first kisses, she has her summers with her chosen family to come back to.
It also sets the show up perfectly for the next season, which has already been confirmed. There's still so much left unspoken after the season finale that it keeps fans eagerly awaiting what will happen next.