TSITP!!!🥰🌸 with annotations!

Okay, so after being totally hooked on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' show and firmly landing on #TeamJeremiah, I knew I had to finally dive into the TSITP book series! It's such a different experience reading the TSITP books after seeing the adaptation, and I wanted to make sure I caught every little detail, especially with all my friends telling me the books might make me #TeamConniebaby instead. That's why I started annotating! For me, annotating isn't just about highlighting; it's about having a conversation with the book. My highlighters are my best friends on this reading journey. I’ve developed a super personal color-coded system that really helps me track my thoughts and feelings as I go. Here’s a quick rundown of my TSITP annotation guide: Pink = LOVE IT!!! This is for anything that makes my heart flutter or a quote I absolutely adore. It could be a cute Belly and Jeremiah moment (obviously!), a beautiful description, or just a line that's so perfectly put. The sky is the limit with this one – if it sparks joy, it gets pink! Orange = Awkward... Oh, you know those moments! When a character says something cringey, or a situation is just plain uncomfortable. This is for all the “oh...” or “oooooh, you shouldn't have said that” parts. It also marks those suspenseful moments where “it's about to go down!” Yellow = LOL This one's pretty straightforward. If something genuinely makes me laugh out loud, or if it's so ridiculous it's funny, it gets a yellow highlight. It's like texting “lol” to the book! Green = DISGUSTED For the moments that make me go “What did you just say?!” or “Seriously?!”. Any internal eye-rolls or genuine shock usually get a green light. Blue = Cutee This color is reserved for those extra sweet, tender moments. It’s for when something is so endearing, or a character does something incredibly thoughtful. It just makes me say “awww.” Black = Notes on the side Beyond the colors, I use black pen for more detailed notes on the side. This is where I jot down theories, compare scenes to the show, or explore character motivations. It's fantastic for keeping track of the nuances in Belly's loyalty theme or the subtle differences in relationships between the TSITP book and series. Using this system has been a game-changer! It's not just about marking pages; it's about deepening my understanding of the TSITP meaning and themes. For instance, comparing the book's narrative to the show's portrayal of certain events, like the subtle ways different characters express their feelings, becomes so much clearer. It helps me analyze Belly's loyalty theme for both Conrad and Jeremiah from a fresh perspective. I'm finding myself really delving into what TSITP means in text versus how it feels on screen. If you're wondering what does TSITP mean in text or just looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite book series, I highly recommend trying out an annotation system. It makes rereading (or first-time reading!) so much richer and helps you connect with the story and characters on a whole new level. Plus, it's super fun to look back at all your colorful thoughts!