If you are a fan of The Summer I Turned Pretty who has watched the three seasons (plus the theoretical nine more) of character development, is a masterpiece of fan labor. It is dense, emotional, and often longer than the entire Harry Potter series.
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Some readers find the pacing in long-running fan fics to be "uneven," with certain subplots dragging or character decisions occasionally feeling "laughable" or stereotypical. Community Perspectives If you are a fan of The Summer
| Character | Timeline A (Conrad) | Timeline B (Jeremiah) | |-----------|---------------------|------------------------| | | A quiet, introspective marine biologist. Wistful. Writes letters she never sends. | Outgoing, exhausted, joyful. Runs the catering books. Wears brighter colors. | | Conrad | A brooding cardiology fellow. Distant but devoted. Secretly sees a therapist. | (Minor role) A visiting professor who still loves Belly. Solemn, single, writes poetry. | | Jeremiah | (Minor role) A divorced travel chef. Charming but guarded. Still jokes to hide pain. | Devoted husband. Struggles with infertility. Hides panic attacks. Deeply loving. | | Laurel | Alive, critical of Belly’s marriage. Writes a memoir about Susannah. | Alive, closer to Jere. Regrets pushing Belly toward Conrad years ago. | | Susannah | Appears in dream sequences. Wants Belly to “stop living for dead people.” | Appears in visions. Says: “You were always going to be my daughter. Which path is just details.” | Community Perspectives | Character | Timeline A (Conrad)
The Cousins Beach universe has expanded far beyond the reach of the original trilogy, but nothing has captured the fandom’s imagination quite like the Season 12 Dual AU. In this alternate universe (AU) narrative, the "Summer" timeline takes a massive leap, blending two distinct realities into one cohesive, heart-wrenching, and visually stunning experience. Whether you are Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah, or Team "Belly finds herself," this season redefines everything we thought we knew about the Fisher and Conklin bond.
Belly stayed with Conrad after the wedding. They now have a 10-year-old daughter, marine biology pulls them apart and together, and the beach house is up for sale. This timeline is bathed in muted golds, melancholy, and mature love—earned but bruised.