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"Beautifully captures that sense of summer as a golden threshold between past regrets and future unknowns." -The Washington Post
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Ever since her parents began fighting, Auden has been unable to sleep at night. Now, spending a summer at a charming beach town with her father and his new family, she has to find new places to pass the time she spends awake. And so she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac who becomes her nighttime guide. Together, they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life she has missed; for Eli, to come to terms with the death of a friend. In her trademark blockbuster-style, Sarah Dessen creates a powerful and irresistible story of two people learning how to connect.
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My first Sarah Dessen book also,
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This review is from: Along for the Ride (Hardcover)
This book was good/okay- with the good definitly coming first. I don't normally read these types of novels but I always like to read a variety of genre's and I'd heard a lot of great things about Sarah Dessen. Even though this book wasn't really exciting or overly interesting it was seriously addicting. It basically just showed the main character, Auden, live her life through her last summer before University. However the way she acts throughout this summer suggests she could have just graduated grade nine, not grade twelve, but whatever.Auden had always been the smart girl with her priorities focused solely on academics. She studied hard and as a result had few to no freinds. So when she goes to visit her dad and his new wife and baby she gets a chance to make some real freinds and learn how to be a kid. The novel goes through her time there, both the good and the bad, and it's a really cute story. I did like it, and I know I already said it wasn't that interesting or exciting but it's not supposed to be really. It works that way. Auden is a character that I couldn't always relate to but she was likeable and the other characters were equally as good. All in all it's a good light book and I highly recommend it, especially for a summer on the beach read.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Along for the Ride (Hardcover)
I have read every Sarah Dessen book published. I was so excited to learn she was coming out with a new one, ALONG FOR THE RIDE, that I marked the release date on my calendar. Was the wait worth it? Absolutely. Finished it in two days time, too - it would have taken me less time but I had to factor in pesky responsibilities like work.I love the way Dessen writes. Her characters are always real, and the storylines are believable - you can't ask for more than that! As with other Dessen books, there are multiple lessons learned in this book. The two that I felt that were most important (and I know it sounds cliché) is "Live, Love, Laugh" and "Never judge a book by its cover." ALONG FOR THE RIDE is about a girl named Auden, fresh out of high school, ready to embark on the next leg of life but doesn't really know how to do it. The academic part she has down pat; the fun, let loose and be free part she has a lot of trouble with. Auden didn't have the typical childhood - she was more of an adult than a kid while she was growing up, entertaining herself through countless adult dinner parties revolving around academia. She missed out on so many rites of growing up - racing up and down her block on bicycles or skates, hanging out at the pool with friends, going on dates and even the prom. While it was great that she had such a drive to do well, her parents, now divorced, incredibly high expectations was also very damaging to her psyche. The cherry topping - Auden is an insomniac. Nothing, no matter what, changes or cures her insomnia. Of course, this can be a good thing, too, at least in her case. I can relate to the insomnia issue - it's just too bad that I haven't met the guy of my dreams during one of my episodes. I felt sorry for her many times throughout the book. So she escapes for the summer, leaving her overbearing mother behind, to live with her father, stepmother, and brand new sister. Is she trading one mess for another? It proves to be a summer of change and friendship and love. Auden definitely doesn't have an easy time of it - she has a lot to face, from how the turmoil of her parent's divorce has really affected her to actually having real friendships with girls and a guy who is genuinely interested in her. Thisbee shows Auden how to love unconditionally and the power of connecting. Eli shows her the magic of first love and where to get a great cup of coffee and a slice of pie in the middle of the night. Finally, Maggie, Leah, and Esther show how great friendships can be. Everyday brings something new and her summer in Colby teaches her to enjoy and appreciate the life she does have. A perfect summer read. Reviewed by: coollibrarianchick
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My first Sarah Dessen book,
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This review is from: Along for the Ride (Hardcover)
This book was amazing! I first heard about it in a magazine, and sounding good, I decided to give it a try. Well worth it! It has such a good plot, and the characters are all different and unique. Now I'm a big fan of Dessen.
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