Common Sense Media Review
By Kate Pavao
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Strong sequel stars lovable Lara Jean and plenty of romance.
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Based on 26 kid reviews
Kids say this book is a captivating continuation of a beloved series, praised for its portrayal of high school romance and thoughtful themes of consent and personal boundaries. However, many reviews highlight concerns regarding its mature content, including swearing and discussions of sexual topics, suggesting it is better suited for older teens.
- mature content concerns
- high school romance
- beloved series
- consent themes
- strong character portrayal
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What's the Story?
In P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU, quirky Lara Jean and handsome Peter quickly get back together, even making a contract, promising -- among other things -- not to break each other's hearts. But their romance quickly grows complicated when a video of them making out in a hot tub goes viral at school, and Lara Jean is convinced Peter's ex, the beautiful-but-mean Genevieve, is behind it. Meanwhile, a past crush suddenly reappears in Lara Jean's life, making her question whom she should really be with. Love is often painful, but Lara Jean has a lot of people pulling for her, including her loyal and loving sisters and spunky Stormy, an elderly woman she grows close to while volunteering at a retirement home.
Is It Any Good?
This is a sweet book that's certainly centered on romance, but there also are lots of thought-provoking ideas about love, dating, and gender expectations. That includes saucy elder Stormy's advice to Lara Jean: "Your body is yours to protect and to enjoy." Ultimately, there's a sweet lesson about taking risks, even if it means hurting your heart.
All the characters are pretty fantastic, and Lara Jean and her sisters are so real that readers may feel the urge to bake and have heart-to-hearts with their own siblings. They'll certainly hope that author Han comes back with another installment or two.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the video showing Lara Jean making out with Peter that goes viral at their school. Has something like that ever happened at your school?
What would you do if you saw a private video circling around on social media? What should you do in response to cyberbullying, haters, and trolls?
Lara Jean gets dating advice from an elderly woman who tells her that in the old days teens dated a handful of people at one time -- instead of only one, the way they tend to do now. Which way do you think is better?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , School ( High School )
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : May 26, 2015
- Number of pages : 352
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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