Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All the Boys I've Loved Before #3)

 Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han

Always and Forever, Lara Jean is the final book in Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. It follows Lara Jean Covey as she navigates her senior year of high school, college decisions, and her relationship with her boyfriend, Peter Kavinsky.

Senior Year and Future Plans

Lara Jean is enjoying her final year of high school, baking, spending time with her family, and strengthening her relationship with Peter. Peter, a star lacrosse player, has already been accepted to the University of Virginia (UVA) on a sports scholarship, and the two plan to attend college together, believing it will help keep their relationship strong.

However, Lara Jean’s future takes an unexpected turn when she is rejected from UVA. Instead, she is accepted to the College of William & Mary. Initially disappointed but willing to make the best of it, she later visits the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and falls in love with the campus. This creates a dilemma—should she follow her heart and choose the school she truly wants, or should she stay close to Peter?

Family Changes and Growing Up

Meanwhile, Lara Jean’s home life is also changing. Her widowed father is getting remarried to Trina, their kind and loving neighbor. While Lara Jean is happy for him, she struggles with the idea of her family changing. Her older sister, Margot, is also adjusting to the changes, feeling unsure about a new woman joining their family.

Additionally, Lara Jean's younger sister, Kitty, continues to be her usual sassy and supportive self, offering comic relief while also giving Lara Jean valuable perspective on love and relationships.

Relationship Struggles with Peter

As Lara Jean and Peter try to plan their future, their relationship is tested. Peter worries that long distance will tear them apart, while Lara Jean doesn’t want to make a decision based only on their relationship. They face miscommunications, insecurities, and the pressure of growing up and making life-changing choices.

Their relationship hits a breaking point when Peter suggests that they break up before college, believing it will be less painful than trying to hold on and failing. Lara Jean is heartbroken but determined to follow her own path.

A Hopeful Ending

As graduation approaches, Lara Jean realizes that while her relationship with Peter is important, she also needs to make decisions for herself. She chooses to attend UNC, even though it means being farther from Peter.

At the end of the book, Peter surprises Lara Jean with a heartfelt love letter, reminding her of their special connection. They decide to stay together despite the distance, committing to making their relationship work.

Themes & Final Thoughts

Always and Forever, Lara Jean is a heartfelt conclusion to Lara Jean’s journey, exploring themes of love, growing up, change, and making independent choices. It beautifully captures the bittersweet transition from high school to adulthood, showing that love can evolve and endure even through life’s uncertainties.

This final book delivers a satisfying and realistic ending, celebrating Lara Jean’s personal growth and the strength of her relationship with Peter while leaving room for the future to unfold.

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