It's Not Summer Without You
by Jenny Han
Summer
Belly can't wait to get back to Cousins Beach, but this summer everything has changed: Susannah is gone, Conrad is pulling away, and Jeremiah is the one by her side. A bittersweet YA summer romance.
About This Book
It's Not Summer Without You is a contemporary romance novel by Jenny Han, first published in 2010 by Simon & Schuster BFYR. It is part of the Summer series and runs 288 pages. Readers can expect first love, friends to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- First Love
- Published
- 2010
- Length
- 288 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Belly faces a bittersweet summer at Cousins Beach as she navigates shifting dynamics with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah after the loss of a loved one.
- Fans of YA contemporary
- Readers who enjoy emotional coming-of-age stories
- Reflective
- Features First Love
This may not be ideal if…
- Brief description lacks specific plot movement
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
As Belly arrives at Cousins Beach for the summer, the familiar landscape feels transformed by grief and change. Susannah, a central figure in their lives, is gone, leading to emotional distance from Conrad and a newfound reliance on Jeremiah. The summer becomes a backdrop for Belly to re-evaluate her heart and her history with the two brothers.
Central Conflict
Belly must navigate the emotional fallout of Susannah's death while managing the shifting romantic and platonic tensions between herself, Conrad, and Jeremiah.
Setting
Cousins Beach
Strengths
- Clear emotional stakes
- Well-defined character motivations
Consider before reading
- Brief description lacks specific plot movement
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Jenny Han
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster BFYR
- Published
- 2010
- Length
- 288 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781416995555
It's Not Summer Without You: quick answers
- Who wrote It's Not Summer Without You?
- It's Not Summer Without You was written by Jenny Han.
- When was It's Not Summer Without You published?
- It's Not Summer Without You was first published in 2010 by Simon & Schuster BFYR.
- What genre is It's Not Summer Without You?
- It's Not Summer Without You is a contemporary romance novel, with first love, friends to lovers.
- How many pages is It's Not Summer Without You?
- It's Not Summer Without You is 288 pages long.
- Is It's Not Summer Without You part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Summer series.
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