The Summer I Turned Pretty

Adapted from a novel with original characters; no established iconic characters were swapped.

A female-centered coming-of-age romance, but it doesn't diminish or vilify men as a message; the male leads are central characters.

• Belly's love triangle with Conrad and Jeremiah keeps both male characters sympathetic and well-developed

Includes a supporting gay character/storyline, but it's not central to the main narrative.

• Steven and supporting characters include LGBTQ+ representation in later threads of the cast

The cast is diversified relative to the novel (notably the Conklin family), but it fits a contemporary setting naturally.

• The Conklin family is portrayed with a mixed-race background

Largely a personal romance drama focused on first love and grief; minimal sermonizing.

No framing of masculinity or the West as villainous; male characters are portrayed warmly.

Some changes from the book including added diversity and expanded storylines, but largely faithful to the romance core; changes aren't heavily agenda-driven.

• Casting and minor expanded subplots differ from the novel