Book Review: To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (Book 1) by Jenny Han
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 355 pages
Genre(s): Young Adult > Contemporary, Romance
Description: Lara Jean keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her.

They aren't love letters that anyone else wrote for her, these are ones she's written. One for every boy she's ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she can pour out her heart and soul and say all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed, and suddenly Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control.




My Review:
     This story starts off with a loving family of four: Lara Jean, Margot, Kitty, and their Dad. Our protagonist is Lara Jean Song-Covey. Throughout the novel, we see Lara Jean getting into situations that are caused by one problem: someone sending out her five love letters. We don't find out who does it until the very end of the novel. This story talks about family, love, and so much more. One of the many aspects I loved about this novel was Lara Jean's relationship with her family. However, I thought that her character was a tad bit annoying. I love the way she dresses and everything, but sometimes I dislike the way she addresses some situations during the book.

     I felt unsatisfied once I finished the novel, and I can't tell if it because it was left at a sort-of-cliffhanger or because of how Lara Jean's relationships ended up. I can't describe the feeling, but it just didn't feel complete because we don't get to see how Peter handles the situation that follows Lara Jean around.

     From the synopsis and everyone talking about this book, it was a book that ended up way different from my initial thoughts. I thought there would be a girl who tracks down each person she's written a letter to and finally falls for one. But, she doesn't. She gets stuck with a Peter Kavinsky and a relationship forms that keeps you wanting more. Because we never really know if Peter K. loves Lara Jean or if Lara Jean will give up on Peter K. It's a mystery and the wanting for P.S. I Still Love You is stronger than ever. Even if the book did not meet my expectations, I still want the sequel in my hands. And I want Peter to love Lara Jean so so so much.