What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThis Summer Will Be Different
Carley Fortune · Book
If you loved This Summer Will Be Different, start with The Summer I Turned Pretty (Jenny Han, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to This Summer Will Be Different across media.
If the sun-drenched emotional complexity of This Summer Will Be Different captivated you, these stories explore the ache of longing.
Films on the same thread
People We Meet on Vacation
Film · 2026
Explores: opposites attract, long-distance friendship, emotional intimacy.
Much like the intricate bond in This Summer Will Be Different, this story captures the tension of shared history and the messy, slow-burn evolution of deep-rooted, long-distance friendship.
Reminders of Him
Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026
Shares 2 threads with This Summer Will Be Different: Contemporary Romance, Small-town Romance.
Fans of the forbidden romance and small-town atmosphere in This Summer Will Be Different will find the same emotional stakes as the protagonists navigate secrets and hard-won redemption.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
While the setting shifts, the exploration of healing through unexpected connections mirrors the profound, life-changing discoveries that define the emotional journey at the heart of This Summer Will Be Different.
The Life List
Adam Brooks · Film · 2025
Explores: Self-Discovery, Family Secrets, Bucket List.
This narrative echoes the self-discovery and family secrets found in This Summer Will Be Different, following a woman who must confront her past to finally embrace her own future.
Series on the same thread
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
Explores: First Love, Summer Romance, Love Triangle.
If you enjoyed the summer romance and family dynamics in This Summer Will Be Different, you will appreciate how this story captures the transformative power of a single season.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with This Summer Will Be Different: Forbidden Love, Contemporary Romance.
This story mirrors the forbidden love and intense, magnetic pull that defined the relationship in This Summer Will Be Different, forcing characters to confront their own denial and ambition.
Every Year After
Series · 2026
Shares a thread with This Summer Will Be Different: contemporary romance.
If the nostalgia and soul-deep connection in This Summer Will Be Different kept you turning pages, this sweeping story of long-term love and destiny will resonate just as deeply.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
Readers drawn to the way This Summer Will Be Different unearths buried truths will appreciate this investigative deep dive into a historical mystery that requires turning back the clock.
Slaggy Book Club
Podcast
Explores: Contemporary Literature, Book Recommendations, Literary Analysis.
For those who savored the emotional landscape of This Summer Will Be Different, this podcast offers the same deep-dive literary analysis and thoughtful discussion on contemporary stories of the heart.
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Common questions
Is This Summer Will Be Different a standalone novel?
This Summer Will Be Different is a standalone contemporary romance novel by Carley Fortune. It focuses on Lucy's return to Prince Edward Island and her complicated relationship with her best friend's younger brother, without requiring you to read any other books in a series.
Where does the story in This Summer Will Be Different take place?
The setting for This Summer Will Be Different is Prince Edward Island. The narrative follows Lucy as she returns to this location, where she finds herself struggling to maintain distance from her best friend's younger brother throughout the summer season.
What is the central conflict in This Summer Will Be Different?
The central conflict in This Summer Will Be Different involves Lucy returning to Prince Edward Island and finding it difficult to stay away from her best friend's younger brother. Their complicated connection serves as the primary tension driving the story forward.
Who is the protagonist of This Summer Will Be Different?
The protagonist of This Summer Will Be Different is Lucy. The plot follows her journey as she travels back to Prince Edward Island and navigates a challenging romantic dynamic with her best friend's younger brother.