A beloved classic comes to life in this beautiful modern retelling. Sarah Fine weaves a story both new and old, filling the pages with parallels of social constructs during a time of repression. I loved this to pieces and I cannot wait for the second installment!

A guilty pleasure must read!

Absolutely fantastic! I need my hands on the final installment to this beautiful trilogy!

4.5 stars

That twist at the ending! WUT. I NEED more explaining! I am so ready for the sequel. Gotta get me answers.

I tried to love this book, but it's just one of those books you either love or feel meh over. I am the latter. I thought the book moved too slowly in my opinion and in that sense, did not enticed me.

But just because I didn't enjoy it doesn't mean you will. Lots of people love this book. So if you're reading this try reading it and come to your own consensus. Happy Reading!

That ending! OMG this book was amazing! I am a mess...because AH! Anya and Win FOR THE WIN!

A simply beautiful story of first loves and discovering what it means to truly love someone. I absolutely adored this novel and cannot wait to read more!

Lara Jean got herself in quite a bit of a pickle. You see, as a coping mechanism, Lara Jean wrote letters to all the boys she ever loved (five of them, to be exact) and stored them in a hat box her mother gave her. Then, one day Lara Jean discovers her hat box gone and the letters she wrote mailed. Now, Lara Jean has to learn to deal with the consequences of her letters. Meanwhile, Lara Jean will find love in the unlikeliest of places.

First, I would love to highlight the gorgeous cover. I love the typography on the cover! It actually looks like a real marker was used. I also love how a diverse model was used as Lara Jean, the protagonist is half Korean (I believe. Please correct me if I’m wrong). Lastly, I love the contrast of colors. The hot pink of the author’s name, the black of the typography, and the different shades of white. It’s beautiful #bookporn .

As for the novel it’s self – well, it was beautifully written. I have never read a Jenny Han novel, but after this I will be sure to add all her previous works to my TBR list. There something simple and straight forward about her writing. Han does so much with so little. She paints a wonderful story with authentic characters and situations. I also love how Jenny Han writes about diverse characters! Like I mentioned about, Lara Jean is half-Korean and half-American. We need more authors like Jenny Han who explore a protagonist’s diversity rather than abandoning it.

Another thing I thoroughly enjoyed are the family dynamics in this novel. I love how there is an active parent (her father) who works long hours as a doctor and still has time for his girls. I also love the strong bond that Lara Jean has with her sisters Margot and Kitty. Family dynamics like in this book are hard to come by. They are practically non existent in YA genres.

Lara Jean is fiercely loyal, funny, and a hopeless romantic. She is also a strong and responsible individual despite her age. I quite liked her and found that I could relate to her. When I was younger I may have written some love letters to boys I thought I loved. But thank the gods they were never mailed. That would have been quite an ordeal. Lara Jean handles the consequences gracefully, well, as gracefully as she can when her past loves resurface. One of them being her sister’s ex-boyfriend.

While I was quite unsure of how I would like the sister loves sister’s ex-boyfriend trope, Han writes it very well. There is guilt and uncertainty and betrayal as there should be, but it is all unexpected and plays out differently than what I had imagined. Then, there is the boy who Lara Jean pretends to go out with and well, he turns out to be the guy I liked most. He is actually very swoon-worthy at times and others he is so stubborn that you want to hit him for being a boy. It was the kind of swoon-worthy moments that made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

I never thought I would adore a book quite like this one. When I first picked it up, I was just looking for a fluffy contemporary read and found so much more in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. It was beautifully written, filled with a charming and funny protagonist, and secondary characters that supported the novel to it’s fullest. In case you haven’t noticed, this book was magnificent and you should definitely check it out for yourself.

I will patiently be awaiting the sequel and will try not to squeal of pure happiness once it hits shelves.

A captivating read, The Retribution of Mara Dyer, is a wonderful conclusion to a uniquely woven trilogy. I loved the characters, as dark and flawed as they may be, they are extraordinary. I cried, I laughed, I chewed my lip with suspense. Michelle Hodkin wove an intricately beautiful story with dark themes and scientific theories that will live on today. Tomorrow. Forever. This is a must read for all YA fans.

I cannot even....what is this torture? Why? How? What? Gah. *flails into a wall* #DEAD

P.S. This is AH-MAZING. A book must be pretty damn remarkable to have me read it in one sitting. Richelle Mead does not disappoint. I love the internal battles as well as the psychological aspects immersed in the novel. I think it's one of the best books in the series...yet! :)

This was the perfect summer read. I loved the self-discovery and adventure entwined on every page. Beautifully written!