beyourparachute 's review for:

That Summer by Sarah Dessen

3.0

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Since I've read some of Sarah Dessen's more recent books, I feel like That Summer was definitely a step backward, and while it certainly isn't her best work to date, I can still appreciate the book. Haven, like so many of Sarah's other characters, was someone I feel most girls can relate to. I also enjoyed that this book, while about relationships, wasn't one that really centered on a romantic relationship for Haven. I felt it was a good coming of age story and an enjoyable read.