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THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT
Carley Fortune · Book
What hooked you in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT was the way returning home forces you to confront complicated pasts.
Films on the same thread
Manchester by the Sea
Kenneth Lonergan · Film · 2016
Much like the protagonist in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT, Lee Chandler returns to his roots to face deep-seated grief and the painful, unresolved history that originally drove him away.
Forever My Girl
Bethany Ashton Wolf · Film · 2018
If you enjoyed the emotional tension of returning to a place you left behind in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT, this story offers a similar focus on regret and redemption.
My Fault: London
Film · 2025
This film mirrors the forbidden romantic dynamics found in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT, centering on an unavoidable attraction that flourishes despite complex family secrets and difficult living situations.
The Best of Me
Michael Hoffman · Film · 2014
The reunion of former sweethearts in a small town captures the same sense of nostalgia and lingering attachment that defined the central relationship arc in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT.
Series on the same thread
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
The specific atmosphere of summer as a catalyst for emotional change and evolving friendship dynamics makes this a perfect follow-up to the themes explored in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT.
Love Next Door
Yu Je-won · Series · 2024
This story echoes the journey of returning home to resolve a complicated history with a childhood friend, mirroring the intimate, character-driven romantic tension present in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT.
Chesapeake Shores
John Tinker · Series · 2016
The emotional weight of returning home to navigate past romances and family secrets provides a familiar, grounding experience for those who appreciated the setting of THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT.
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Tracey Thomson · Series · 2021
The focus on uncovering local history and small-town secrets offers a mystery-driven parallel to the way the past dictates the present for the characters in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT.
Podcasts on the same thread
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project · Podcast · 2026
If you valued the introspective growth and personal development of the lead character in THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT, these practical insights provide a path toward self-reflection and mindful living.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
This investigative approach to digging into historical mysteries captures the same spirit of turning back time to understand the truth that drives the narrative arc of THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT.
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Common questions
Is This Summer Will Be Different a standalone novel?
Yes, This Summer Will Be Different is a standalone story. It focuses on Lucy returning to Prince Edward Island and her complicated relationship with her best friend’s younger brother. There are no sequels or related books in this specific series to read before or after finishing it.
Where does the story of This Summer Will Be Different take place?
The setting for This Summer Will Be Different is Prince Edward Island. The plot centers on Lucy returning to this location, where she finds it difficult to avoid the younger brother of her best friend while navigating their complicated dynamic in that specific coastal setting.
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 struggling to maintain distance from her best friend’s younger brother. Their proximity creates a difficult situation for Lucy as she navigates her feelings and their shared history in the region.
Who is the main character in This Summer Will Be Different?
The main character in This Summer Will Be Different is Lucy. The story follows her journey as she returns to Prince Edward Island and grapples with the challenge of staying away from her best friend’s younger brother, which serves as the primary tension throughout the book.