I’ve already posted a reel about this series and raved about it just a couple of days ago on Instagram, but I can’t help it! They’re just so beautiful. Also, this is my first-ever Fairyloot purchase. 
But more than just being pretty on my shelves, this trilogy means so much to me. Some books just stick with you no matter how much time passes, and for me, this one’s exactly that. It was my roman empire back in college—I was so deep in my feelings over Belly’s summers at Cousins Beach, her coming-of-age journey, the love, the heartbreak… all of it had me in a chokehold. Even now, it’s still one of my ultimate comfort reads.
A while back, I gave my old copies with the human covers to my younger cousin when she was old enough to read them, so she could experience the emotional rollercoaster for herself. But of course, I had to get the colorful editions for myself—because I could never not have this series in my collection. No regrets, obviously.
And then last year, when I saw that Fairyloot was releasing special editions? Yeah, there was no way I wasn’t getting them. And now that they’ve finally arrived, I cannot get over how beautiful they are.
One of the reasons I loved this series so much was because of the beach setting and the atmospheric way Jenny Han described Cousins. I could feel the summer heat, smell the salty air, and picture every little moment by the ocean. It made the story hit even harder.
I’m so excited to reread and revisit this world again—I can’t wait to dive back into all the messy emotions, summer nostalgia, and heartbreak.
If you’ve read this series, let’s talk—are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? 
Lenn of Spades ♠ 