I think that Dessen's books are made for the ladies but it doesn't hurt if guys will read it too. I find her books as quick read and has good vibes.
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The Truth About Forever
The first book I've read from Dessen. I fell in love with it instantly. I love Macy Queen because she's the girl who is perceived by the society as always the good girl. She always considers the suggestions of her mom. She spends her free time studying and she kinda feels insecure because her "so called" boyfriend is very smart. One thing that pinches my heart whenever I read Macy's character is she has many pains inside her. She is grieving silently over her father's unexpected death. She also stopped doing the thing she loves doing because of that certain incident. She became herself again when she met a new group of people. This is the perfect read for people who are finding "what will be their forever".
and I love Wes! super!
Just Listen
Any book that has music in it, I love it. Two different people joined together by music.
" I want to read it all over again. Especially the part with the sisters. The book also tackles one of the most common problems of girls today, eating disorder. Something that I came to know the effects more as I was reading the book.
The part when Whitney read the poem in the cafe infront of many people and her sisters? I literally stopped reading and grabbed some Kleenex. Haha! Oh my gooosh! And Owen's love for music! MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! :) I enjoyed reading it 'til dawn. :)"
This Lullaby
Not really my favorite but the friendship in this story really has a place in my heart. It taught me that we shoul believe in our hearts again despite the heartaches.
“I am coming to terms with the fact that loving someone requires a leap of faith, and that a soft landing is never guaranteed.” ― Sarah Dessen, This Lullaby
Someone Like You
Halley and Scarlett's friendship -- the one I cannot forget in this book. :)
Keeping the Moon
Colie didn't expect that she will have the best summer ever. and I think I also have a thing for "artist" characters -- Norman! I love his character, very "looks like stubborn" but cares so much.
Inspiring. :)
"Everything, and everyone, had its purpose. The rest of the world, too often, might have missed that."
Lock and Key
It is learning to trust again and FAMILY is FAMILY. Period. Not too heavy read. :)
"What is family? They were the people who claimed you. In good, in bad, in parts or in whole, they were the ones who showed up, who stayed in there, regardless. It wasn't just about blood relations or shared chromosomes, but something wider, bigger. We had many families over time. Our family of origin, the family we created, and the groups you moved through while all of this was happening: friends, lovers, sometimes even strangers. None of them perfect, and we couldn't expect them to be. You can't make any one person your world. The trick was to take what each could give you and build your world from it."
"It's a lot easier to be lost than found. It's the reason we're always searching and rarely discovered--so many locks not enough keys."
Along for the ride
OMG... I think, I forgot this.. Hmmm. *google*
Ok yeah, The one with the bike... Auden and Eli!! .. okay let's get the words from goodreads, "the hearts of two lonely learning to connect."
"Life is full of screwups. You're supposed to fail sometimes. It's a required part of the human existance." 'nuff said.
That Summer
Not one of my favorites too. Letting go of the past is your way to be open to your future. :)
What happened to Goodbye
The latest book of Sarah Dessen but I didn't really enjoyed it. Though, I love Mclean's character. :)
Dreamland
Of all the books that i read, this one affected me the most. I want to take Caitlyn out of the story and hug her and let her feel that she can tell me what she really feels inside. The book made me realize that *those things really happen.* Ugh! I am really emotional while reading this. (I know you can't understand me but I'm trying very hard not to spoil... haha)
Have you read any of these books? Hope you'd share your thoughts too.
