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jenniecanzoneri 's review for:
This Lullaby
by Sarah Dessen
Sarah Dessen writes great YA, can't argue that, but it did feel just a little formulaic (tough girl who will never crack, inevitably cracks for the understanding, goofy, supportive boy). I also read this almost right after reading Dreamland, which didn't feel formulaic at all, and was just unique and dark enough to really win me over.
Though, I loved Remy, I did. Responsible and bitter and beautiful. And I loved Dexter. Of course. I just felt like I've read parts of this book before.
A shout out, though, to Remy's friendships. I sometimes feel like friends are an afterthought in these kinds of books -- plot devices more than anything -- and these girls instead felt like natural parts of Remy's story.
Though, I loved Remy, I did. Responsible and bitter and beautiful. And I loved Dexter. Of course. I just felt like I've read parts of this book before.
A shout out, though, to Remy's friendships. I sometimes feel like friends are an afterthought in these kinds of books -- plot devices more than anything -- and these girls instead felt like natural parts of Remy's story.