That Summer

I am certain That Summer isn’t one of Ms. Sarah Dessen’s finest but I also know that this is one of her more realistic stories and despite the simplicity of the plot and the plainness of the narration, it was a relatable read. It was easy sympathizing with Haven, a too tall, fifteen year old who is......more

The very first book I read by Sarah Dessen was Dreamland. By the time I’d finished that book, she was automatically catapulted to the top of my list of favorite authors. I started this book of hers with such high expectations but sadly, they were dashed. I am still in love with Sarah Dessen’s writin......more

Fear not, I am not deterred from reading Sarah's other books and enough people have told me this book is one of their least favorites that I feel confident that I'll like her other books. Being so short, this one was a quick read but it felt like almost nothing happened? Also, so much angst.......more

was this sarah dessen's first book? this better have been sarah dessen's first book. there's no excuse otherwise. this was like...the worst. but still sarah dessen. so not the worst? who knows. the reread continues.......more

I have read this book, possibly multiple times, since it has been released but it has been a few years since my last reread (prior to at least 2015 when I began writing my reviews). I am quite a fan of Sarah Dessen’s work but with this novel, I feel that it’s obvious that it’s one of her earlier boo......more