To All the Boys I've Loved Before

The Graphic Novel

"I want life to start happening. I want to fall in love and I want a boy to fall in love with me back." ~ 93%

The Time Best YA Book of All Time has a new graphic novel adaptation! To All the Boys I've Loved Before is the first book in the beloved series by Jenny Han. Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox. One for every boy she has ever loved (five in all). She pours her heart out in these letters with all the things she would never say in real life. You can probably guess what happens next. The secret letters are mailed and suddenly her love life is very complicated. Can you imagine?!

I am familiar with this series, thanks to my 16-year-old niece that recommended it. So I was excited for the opportunity to review this edition early. I was especially curious on how it would compare to the novel and the movie. Now it is expected that scenes are cut to fit into a graphic novel. However, it seems so much was removed that the story did not flow and seemed abrupt. Majority of the text bubbles were blank so I had to rely on the art for context. Still it felt like a lot was missing, which is unfortunate.

As for the art, the Illustrator did her thang! It was cute, clear, colorful and charming. TATBILB was the first graphic novel that I had the pleasure of reading on my new Kindle ColorSoft. What a treat! The pastel tones fit the vibe perfectly. Lots of soft pinks, baby blues, dreamy teals and muted yellows. A visual reminder this graphic novel is intended for a younger audience.

 

Now is as good a time as any to watch the movie and spin-off series XO, Kitty streaming on Netflix. Gift this graphic novel adaptation to your daughters, nieces or little cousins. 

Happy Early Pub Day to Jenny Han, Barbara Perez Marquez and Akimaro! To All the Boys I've Loved Before: The Graphic Novel will be available Tuesday, May 5.

Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie

Title: To All the Boys I've Loved Before: The Graphic Novel
Author: Jenny Han; Barbara Perez Marquez (Adapter); Akimaro (Illustrator)
Published: May 2026
Pages: 168
Edition: Graphic Novel Galley
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 🖤 🖤 🖤