Goodreads Summary:
"To All the Boys I’ve
Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted
her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt,
sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean
discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed,
causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters:
her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's
ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to
face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these
letters after all."
My Review:
I just finished this book yesterday and I still can't get over the fact that the book is really over and that I have to wait for a year for Lara Jean's story! I haven't had much luck with contemporary recently and quite frankly, I sort of went away from this genre and read more fantasy or dystopian books. I need to thank this book and Jenny Han for writing such a beautiful book about love and self discovery! I definitely learned a lot from this book and it definitely pulled me out of my Contemporary slump!
It was so refreshing to read about Lara Jean and I could definitely relate to her a lot since I am also a Junior. Lara Jean has to juggle a lot of responsibilities since her eldest sister, Margot is leaving for university and she has to take on the maternal role for Kitty, her youngest sister.
I could totally see where Lara Jean is coming from being so dependent on Margot, because throughout her life Margot is basically the only mommy figure she could look up to so when she has to leave, Lara begins feeling very uncomfortable and unsure. However, as the story progresses we could see how slowly Lara is slowly learning things by herself and taking sure decisions for herself.
I really applaud Lara as the story progresses, she was a dependent and unsure girl to being a more confident girl. It made me reflect on myself because I can find similarities between myself and Lara and after finishing this book, it made me a little bit more sure of myself and sometimes we just have to learn and take the leap of faith.
I especially loved the family bonds in this book. The book doesn't simply gloss over the fact that she has a family but it shows how much family matters to the Covey family. I loved the sister bonds between these sisters and her dad..he's too sweet!
I won't go on too much details on the love story. Actually I won't say anything about the male leads because I think it'll spoil the fun! I'll just tell you that it's really sweet how Jenny Han portrays the budding relationship!
I hope you guys would pick up this book and give it a try! The ending had me in t e a r s. All in all, I give To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
5 stars! It is that awesome!
