Who Does Belly Pick in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Book Series:
In Jenny Han’s trilogy, Belly ultimately chooses Conrad Fisher—the first boy she truly loved. Despite her significant emotional and romantic connection with Jeremiah, her journey circles back to Conrad. The two marry at Cousins Beach after years of complications and heartbreaks.
TV Series:
While The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video has been largely faithful to the books, as of Season 3, the show leaves some room for doubt. Belly and Jeremiah are engaged, but unresolved feelings for Conrad linger and create narrative suspense. Many fans expect the show to stay true to the book's ending, but there is speculation about possible changes.
Do Belly and Jeremiah Get Married?
Book Series:
No, Belly and Jeremiah do not get married. They get engaged after Jeremiah proposes with a ring, but the wedding is called off.
TV Series:
The series has mirrored the books so far. In Season 3, Belly and Jeremiah are engaged, but signs point to trouble—just as in the novels. The official plot hints at the wedding being called off, but hasn’t fully revealed the endgame.
Does Belly End Up With Conrad?
Book Series:
Yes—Belly marries Conrad Fisher. After breaking off her engagement with Jeremiah, Belly reconnects with Conrad and the story fast-forwards to their wedding at Cousins Beach.
TV Series:
Season 3 is set to adapt this arc, but nothing is set in stone. Still, Jenny Han’s direct involvement as a producer makes a major deviation unlikely.
| Book Ending | Series (as of Season 3) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Marries Conrad | Engaged to Jeremiah, TBD | Likely Conrad (if books followed) |
Did Jeremiah Cheat on Belly?
Book Series:
Jeremiah hooks up with another girl while he and Belly are on a break (he believed the break was permanent, Belly thought it was temporary). Jenny Han described it as “debatable” if it counts as cheating, but it causes a huge rift and leads to the engagement ending.
TV Series:
The show amplifies the drama—apparently, Jeremiah cheats twice according to early plotlines.
How Tall Is Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Lola Tung, the actress playing Belly in the Prime Video series, is reportedly about 5’8” (173 cm) tall. In the books, Belly’s exact height isn’t stated, but she’s described as petite compared to the Fisher brothers.
Who Will Belly End Up With in Season 3?
No spoilers are confirmed for Season 3’s full arc, but clues point to Belly ending up with Conrad, based on both the books and Jenny Han’s oversight.
However, the showrunners may adapt certain events for dramatic effect and to keep viewers guessing.
Did Belly Cheat on Jeremiah with Conrad?
In both books and show, Belly does not cheat on Jeremiah with Conrad. While she’s emotionally conflicted and has residual feelings for Conrad, her break from Jeremiah is concrete before anything happens between her and Conrad.
Why Do Belly and Jeremiah Call Off the Wedding?
Book Series:
They call off the wedding when Jeremiah realizes he’ll never be Belly’s first choice—her heart belongs to Conrad. This realization is spurred by Conrad confessing his love and a direct confrontation between the brothers. Jeremiah tells Belly, “‘That’ll always be Con. I won’t be your excuse. You’ve got to see for yourself, or you’ll never be able to let him go.’”
TV Series:
Season 3 is set to cover these events, but as of release, the full breakup episode hasn’t aired.
FAQ
Question 1: Who does Belly choose in the end?
Answer: In the books, she chooses and marries Conrad Fisher.
Question 2: Why don’t Belly and Jeremiah get married?
Answer: Jeremiah realizes Belly’s heart belongs to Conrad and calls it off.
Question 3: Did Jeremiah actually cheat?
Answer: Debatable—he hooked up with someone else while he thought he and Belly were broken up.
Disclaimer:
The information provided reflects details from both the Summer I Turned Pretty book series by Jenny Han and its Prime Video TV adaptation as of Season 3. While the TV series has generally followed the plot of the books, there may be adaptations or changes in future seasons.
Spoilers for future plot developments in both the book series and TV series may exist, and not all details are final as of the current airing of Season 3.
