Part of Sisterhood, book 2
First published 2003
When the inseparable friends reunite for their 16th summer, their magical Traveling Pants lead them on a journey of self-discovery. Bridget flees to Alabama to confront her troubled past. Lena's reunion with her first love turns bittersweet. Carmen suspects her mom is chasing a new romance. And Tibby trades her retail job for a transformative film course. As they navigate the complexities of growing up, these four lifelong friends learn that some summers are about finding yourself, while others are all about the people who will always have your back.
Genres: family-life, friendship, coming-of-age, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Alabama
Period: 16th Summer
Hardcover · Thorndike Press