The second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on Jenny Han's trilogy of novels, has already revealed a significant departure from the book. After its successful premiere on Prime Video in the summer of 2022, it came as no surprise when a second season was ordered. According to the trailer, the second season closely follows the plot of the second book in the trilogy. While the first season captured the essence of the first book, there were notable differences, such as the inclusion of a debutante ball that was not present in Han's novel.
To keep the adaptation fresh and offer something new for avid readers, the Amazon series introduced a few additional characters, including Shayla and Cleveland. Fortunately, the central plot of the book, the love triangle between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, remains intact, allowing fans to align themselves with either Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, depending on their desired outcome for Belly. It is likely that the show's second season will also feature several divergences, one of which has already been previewed in the trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2.
Conrad & Jeremiah Aren't Fighting Their Father In The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2's Beach House Sale Storyline
According to the season 2 trailer of The Summer I Turned Pretty, there is someone other than Conrad and Jeremiah's father who now has control over the fate of the Cousins Beach house. Kyra Sedgwick's character is the one who wants to sell the house and Laurel tries to convince her otherwise. In the books, Susannah leaves the house to her husband, Adam, who is Conrad and Jeremiah's father. This decision to sell the house angers Conrad and Jeremiah, further straining their relationship.
The new storyline has implications for their relationship with their father. In the book, their father decides to keep the house if Conrad passes all of his summer school finals. However, in the show, there are no promises required from Conrad. Without the resentment towards their father for trying to sell the house, they might be able to have a better relationship with him. However, this could also result in them distancing themselves from him this season.
Kyra Sedgwick & Elsie Fisher's New Characters In The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Explained
Kyra Sedgwick's character in season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty remains a mystery since her character's name is not available online. However, if she has inherited Savannah's home, it is possible that she is a relative or a very close friend. It is speculated that Sedgwick's character could be Savannah's sister, although this is not confirmed in the season 2 trailer.
Another new cast member, Elsie Fisher, did not appear in The Summer I Turned Pretty book series. She portrays a character named Skye, and Fisher has stated that Skye closely resembles her own personality. However, not much else is known about Skye. Nevertheless, the trailer for season 2 indicates through Skye's facial expressions that she opposes the sale of the house and will join Conrad, Jeremiah, Belly, and Steven in their efforts to save Savannah's home.