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The centerpiece of the episode is the charity volleyball tournament. It’s a classic teen drama trope, but it serves a purpose: it highlights the friction between Belly’s "Cousins" life and her "Home" life.

The friendship between Laurel and Susannah is the real soul of this show. Seeing them try to navigate a "normal" summer while knowing it might be their last one like this is heartbreaking. Final Thoughts [S1E5] Tan Lines

In "Tan Lines," the honeymoon phase of Belly’s new "pretty" summer officially ends. The Fourth of July is over, the volleyball tournament is looming, and the secrets the adults have been keeping are starting to leak through the floorboards. 1. The Volleyball Tournament (Team Belly vs. Team Taylor)

This episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty —titled —is basically the deep breath before the plunge. It’s the halfway point of the season, and it’s where the "summer magic" starts to get messy. If you’re writing for a blog or just

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Taylor (Belly’s best friend) arrives, and the vibes are… off. Taylor is protective, a bit jealous, and honestly, a much-needed reality check for Belly. The friendship between Laurel and Susannah is the

This marks Belly’s transition from wanting a boyfriend to wanting the boy (even if she isn't sure which one yet). 3. Jeremiah’s Move