- The Summer I Turned Pretty
- It’s Not Summer Without You
- We’ll Always Have Summer
That order works for reading and for audiobooks. It also gives you the cleanest path if you plan to watch the Prime Video series and compare it with the books.
Correct Book Order
Read the trilogy in this sequence:
| Order | Book | Why it goes here |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Introduces the story, characters, and setting |
| 2 | It’s Not Summer Without You | Continues the story and carries the middle of the trilogy |
| 3 | We’ll Always Have Summer | Brings the trilogy to its finish |
There is no alternate audiobook order. If you listen instead of reading, keep the same sequence.
Why This Order Works
This trilogy is built to be read straight through. Each book assumes you already know the people and relationships from the book before it, so starting in the middle or jumping ahead takes away the buildup.
The first book sets the stage. The second book keeps the story moving and connects the beginning to the ending. The third book is the payoff, so it belongs last.
If you read the trilogy in order, the emotional arc makes sense. If you shuffle it, the story loses that steady build.
How to Read or Listen
Use the same order whether you’re reading print, ebook, or audiobook.
- Start with book 1 if you’re new to the series.
- Start with book 1 even if you already watched the show.
- Use the audiobook if you want to listen while commuting, walking, or doing chores.
- Use the ebook or paperback if you want to move more easily between the books and the screen version.
If you like switching formats, that’s fine. You can read one book and listen to the next as long as you stay in order.
Where the Prime Video Series Fits
The screen adaptation to know here is the Prime Video series based on The Summer I Turned Pretty. If you want the original story first, read the trilogy before watching.
A simple book-first order looks like this:
- Read The Summer I Turned Pretty
- Read It’s Not Summer Without You
- Read We’ll Always Have Summer
- Watch the Prime Video series
If you prefer streaming first, that works too:
- Watch the show
- Start the books with The Summer I Turned Pretty
- Continue through the trilogy in order
You do not need any side books or companion reads to follow the series or the adaptation. The trilogy is the main reading order.
Best Place to Start
Start with book 1.
That is the right entry point whether you are:
- New to the story
- Coming from the Prime Video series
- Trying the trilogy in audiobook form
- Reading it as a summer romance binge
Book 1 gives you the full setup without asking you to know anything ahead of time. If you like the tone, the rest of the trilogy is already lined up.
Book-by-Book Guide
1) The Summer I Turned Pretty
This is the opening book and the place to begin. It introduces the summer setting and the central relationships that shape the rest of the trilogy.
If you want the story from the beginning, this is the book that belongs first.
2) It’s Not Summer Without You
Read this second. It picks up the story after the first book and carries the emotional weight of the middle of the trilogy.
This is not a reset. It works best after the first book because it builds on what came before.
3) We’ll Always Have Summer
Save this for last. It closes out the trilogy and should come after the first two books.
Reading it too early would spoil the structure the series is built around. If you want the full arc, leave it for the end.
FAQ
What is the correct order of The Summer I Turned Pretty books?
The correct order is:
- The Summer I Turned Pretty
- It’s Not Summer Without You
- We’ll Always Have Summer
That is the order to use for reading and listening.
Is the audiobook order different from the reading order?
No. The audiobook order is the same as the reading order. Start with book 1 and continue through the trilogy in sequence.
Should I watch the show before reading the books?
You can, but you don’t have to. If you want the original story first, read the books before watching. If you prefer streaming first, watch the show and then begin the trilogy with book 1.
Do I need to read anything else before starting this series?
No. Start with The Summer I Turned Pretty. You do not need extra books to understand the trilogy or the Prime Video adaptation.
Is publication order the same as chronological order here?
Yes. For this trilogy, publication order is the order to follow.
Bottom Line
For the summer romances streaming series book order, use the trilogy in publication order:
- The Summer I Turned Pretty
- It’s Not Summer Without You
- We’ll Always Have Summer
That order works for books, audiobooks, and a book-to-screen watch-through of the Prime Video series.