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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I've never been a huge fan of Dessen's writing but this was the better one of her books that I semi-enjoyed. I feel like the characters she creates always annoy me so much. They just don't strive for anything and don't speak up. In particular Macy and her mother are the two characters that really got on my nerves but I'm not going to go into detail because it would take all day. I loved Wes and Delia though. Wes had such a unique background and his personality was to die for. Delia was a cute, fun character. She is such a great mother and caring person. The book overall really didn't have a plot to it but it worked out okay. This book was just not really something that kept me on my feet wondering what would happen next
After her fathers death, Macy tries to be perfect to make her mother happy, make her fit into her "perfect" boyfriends world and to make sure that her life is utterly predictable. But when the WISH catering company needs help to serve at the party Macy's mom is hosting, her predictable life changes. She feels that she can open up about her fathers death and the way her boyfriend makes her feel inadequate. And when sparks starts to fly between her and the artistic Wes, Macy has to make a choice about how she wants to spend her life and who she wants to be: the perfect girl, that does everything to be perfect, or the girl who can wear her heart upon her sleeve.
I really loved this book. Most of the time, I understood the pressure that Macy felt. I loved the characters, especially Kristy. Especially the way that Monica changed in the ending. I liked the teenage rebellion that Macy puts up against her mother. A must-read for your summer.
I really loved this book. Most of the time, I understood the pressure that Macy felt. I loved the characters, especially Kristy. Especially the way that Monica changed in the ending. I liked the teenage rebellion that Macy puts up against her mother. A must-read for your summer.
I have to admit, that - although it had its good parts - it was kind of boring and a bit too long. When I read Sarah Dessen books I always have the feeling that I read the nearly same story already a thousand times elsewhere. But I like her writing style and her sense of detail:)
Okay I fell in love with this book the moment Wes walked into Macy's life. I love watching characters fall in love with each other, it's one of my favourite things to read in a romance novel. I wish there was a little more to the ending but other than that it was the perfect contemporary read and has me filled with all kind of emotions (mostly me really wanting to find a guy like Wes to fall in love with). It was beautiful how she wrote it and am so glad my friend recommended I read it.
This is one of the better YA books I have read. Great character development, a plot that kept me turning the each page. The only bad thing I have to say about this book is how quick Dessen ended the book. I finished the last sentence happy where she left the characters but wanting to know more about how they got there and where they are going.
Praises for the novel are, first this truly is a YA novel. The characters are believable teenagers who deal with the life in a realistic way. I would recommend this to any 15-16 year old and really to anyone adult. The reality that teenagers cuss and go to parties that have alcohol are evident in the novel but the main characters don't delve into the deep end. It was refreshing to have an adult figure who was grounded and brought wisdom. There was respect given to adults in a believable way. Yes, they broke rules but they did not do it flippantly and without consequence.
The biggest praise is just the belivablity of the story, the growth in the characters, the moving of the plot. You just get lost in their world and you want to see them succeed, you want to slap sense into the ridiculousness of some of them. You want to cheer them all on for not giving up.
Great book!
Praises for the novel are, first this truly is a YA novel. The characters are believable teenagers who deal with the life in a realistic way. I would recommend this to any 15-16 year old and really to anyone adult. The reality that teenagers cuss and go to parties that have alcohol are evident in the novel but the main characters don't delve into the deep end. It was refreshing to have an adult figure who was grounded and brought wisdom. There was respect given to adults in a believable way. Yes, they broke rules but they did not do it flippantly and without consequence.
The biggest praise is just the belivablity of the story, the growth in the characters, the moving of the plot. You just get lost in their world and you want to see them succeed, you want to slap sense into the ridiculousness of some of them. You want to cheer them all on for not giving up.
Great book!
One of my favorite Dessen novels. Beautifully woven story without the flowery language. Loveable, relatable, and realistic characters. Wonderful, complex storyline. Would recommend.
This has and always will be one of my top 10 favorite books.
Ay, Sarah Dessen siempre (o casi siempre) me hace sentir que estoy en verano con sus historias y con esta, no ha sido menos. Desde el primer momento he conectado muchísimo con la protagonista Macy y aunque me dolía en el alma los capítulos tan largos que tiene (porque en 100 páginas solamente hay 5 capítulos
My absolute favorite Dessen Book. Dessen is my favorite YA author, I have loved growing up with her books. I believe those who have grown up reading Dessen won't stop simply because we have "aged out" of YA.