If you have spent any time on the literary side of social media over the last few years, you have likely seen a specific blue-and-yellow book cover popping up in every second video. Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After didn’t just sit on the New York Times Bestseller list for four months; it became a genuine cultural moment, amassing tens of millions of views on TikTok. Now, that nostalgic lakeside romance is trading the page for the screen.
Prime Video has officially released the trailer and key art for the series adaptation, titled Every Year After. For those of us who spent our childhoods or young adult years pining over “the one that got away,” this eight-episode season is looking like the essential viewing of the year.
A Love Story Six Years in the Making
Set in the idyllic, quintessential lake town of Barry’s Bay, the story follows Percy and Sam. The narrative structure is what really sets this apart from your standard romance; it unfolds over six years and one crucial week. It explores the messy, beautiful reality of first loves and the specific choices that define who we become.
The casting choices feel particularly inspired. Sadie Soverall, who recently caught everyone’s attention in the stylish thriller Saltburn, takes on the role of Percy. Opposite her is Matt Cornett, known for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, playing Sam. Seeing these two bring such a beloved “book boyfriend” and “relatable heroine” dynamic to life is certainly going to be the focal point for the show’s dedicated fanbase.
Behind the Scenes Pedigree
While the actors are the face of the project, the talent behind the camera suggests Prime Video is leaning into high-quality storytelling. Amy B. Harris is serving as the showrunner. If that name sounds familiar, it is because she has a history of defining the “coming-of-age” genre, having worked on The Carrie Diaries and the original Sex and the City.
The author herself, Carley Fortune, is also on board as an executive producer. Fortune’s own life mirrors the story’s setting; she spent her youth between the suburbs of Sydney and the very same lakeside town in Ontario where the series is set. This personal connection usually translates to an authenticity that fans of the book will appreciate—no one wants their favourite story lost in translation.
Why the Hype is Real
The “Summer Romance” sub-genre is having a major resurgence. We saw it with The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Every Year After seems poised to capture that same lightning in a bottle. With a supporting cast that includes Elisha Cuthbert and Aurora Perrineau, the production value looks high, and the emotional stakes look even higher.
The series is set to premiere all eight episodes on June 10, making it the perfect binge-watch for a weekend in.
