Summer of My First Love books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Summer of My First Love series?"

"There are 2 books in the Summer of My First Love series, published between 1981 and 1983."

Q: "What is the first book in the Summer of My First Love series?"

"The first book in the Summer of My First Love series is Summer of My First Love, published in 1981."

Q: "Do both books follow the same character?"

"Yes. Summer of My First Love (1981) and After the First Love (1983) follow the same protagonist through her first romantic relationship and its aftermath. The sequel picks up where the first book left off, dealing with the consequences and emotional growth that follow."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Summer of My First Love	1981	Isabelle Holland	Buy
2	After the First Love	1983	Isabelle Holland	Buy

Summer of My First Love (1981) does what the title promises: it follows a young woman through her first serious romance. Isabelle Holland writes the experience without the sugar-coating that can make YA romance feel dishonest. The emotions are real, the mistakes are real, and the aftermath carries weight.

After the First Love (1983) continues the story, picking up with the same character as she deals with the fallout. Holland was always more interested in consequences than in happily-ever-afters, and the sequel reflects that. Together the two books form a short coming-of-age arc about what love actually costs when you’re young.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Summer of My First Love series?

There are 2 books in the Summer of My First Love series, published between 1981 and 1983.

What is the first book in the Summer of My First Love series?

The first book in the Summer of My First Love series is Summer of My First Love, published in 1981.

Do both books follow the same character?

Yes. Summer of My First Love (1981) and After the First Love (1983) follow the same protagonist through her first romantic relationship and its aftermath. The sequel picks up where the first book left off, dealing with the consequences and emotional growth that follow.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order