Sarah dessen

[bri_22]

Hey I've read a couple of Sarah dessen's books and I noticed that hardly anyone talks about them on here, even though I can kinda tell why. But either way I have read

• along for the ride
• dreamland
• this lullaby
• the truth about forever

another thing that I have noticed is that all of her books kinda of connect in someway ( in the truth about forever an old lady is reading a book by Barbara Starr who is in this lullaby as the main characters mom and lots of other stuff like that).

but either way I appreciate it if you would message me back 

[sweetiepie95]

i love sarah dessen's books

ive read them all.

and thats why i love them soo much!

i love hearing about the other ppl from the other books

it kinda makes you think that the're story never ends.

do u have a fave from her books?

[Luna93]

Love Sarah Dessen! Her books are so good. And yeah all her books are connected. i like that about them. it's kinda cool. My fav would have to be Just Listen. but i love them all.

[Kristina-boo]

Ah yes, Sarah Dessen is definitely one of my favorites.

Even though all of the stories have the same basic plot, she has that certain touch of making them different and unique.

My favorite would probably have to be the first one that I'd read; Just Listen.

Second favorite would be This Lullaby.

You should continue to read all of her books. They're definitely worth it.

[_melissa]

I agree with Kristina-Boo that Dessen's plots are repetitive, a girl has a vulnerability and then meets a sweet boy that gives her a happy ending. Not including Dreamland of course. But I love her books, I have read them all, I do not mind the repeated plot. I fall in love with the characters, they are not stereotypes from her other books, each different.

[Jamie_E]

I read my first Sarah Dessen novel a few months back. She's a much talked about teen author so I picked up Along for the Ride and really enjoyed it. It was refreshing and believable without being overly catty. I loved the balance between adventure, romance and drama throughout the book. Since then, I haven't picked up another Dessen novel just because I don't know where to begin after reading her most recent work. Plus, I felt like I got the jist of her work because I assumed that, like _melissa says, all of her plots are sort of repetitive.  Any suggestions on what Dessen novel to read after Along for a Ride?

[michaela27]

i love all of Sarah Dessens books. I would read The Truth About Forever or This Lullabye next. I think those are my favorites, but idk i like them all.

[BookShopaholic]

I have Just Listen by her and it was terrible so hard to read. The writing was bad. Although, I'd like to read Along for the Ride

[bri_22]

I don't have a favorite yet but I really liked along for the ride, this lullaby, and just listen which I just finished today and if any body does want to read some Sarah dessen novels I would pick the three mentioned above because I think that just listen kind of varies from Sarah dessens normal plot. Any idea which book I should read next?

[KaylaNicole_Mu…]

Love her books! They all end so well, though they usually start out slow. My favorite is The Truth About Forever. 

[Kelci2010]

I think most of her books are predictable, but still good! i love the Truth About Forever...if you like her you should read Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles...really good

[J.R._BookWorm]

I've read

The Truth About Forever

This Lullaby

Just Listen

Someone Like You

Some of her books do seem predictable but there still good

[BLUEICEGAL]

the first book i read of hers was just listen and of course i loved it, since then ive given her books a shot, truthfully they dont really do it for me, if you read just listen and decide to read another one if her books in hope of finding something just as good, they are pretty repetitive, just listen is by far her best book alongside the one other book i felt maybe nearly was just as good, someone like you, i loved the concept and im sure alot can relate

[samSB]

my favortie book my sarah dessen is dreamland. it just stood out to me from th rest of her books and made  bigger statement. ive read about 5 of her books and thats the one that meant the most to me.

                                                                                                                                -samSB

[Night_Angel]

what do you mean by "I can kinda tell why"?

I'm just curious.

I absolutely adore the books although I know some people don't... 

[BooksLoverFore…]

Sarah Dessen is a great author. I have read: Along for the ride, This lullaby, the truth about forever, Lock and key, and Just listen. My favorites are This lullaby and Just listen. I definately like her books and reccomend them to any of my friends needing a good book to read.

[annabannanas12]

omg I never really liked to read until like 2 mounthes ago but I have read 8 books sense then and all Sarah dessen I love her books!!!!! Any book suggestions??

[annabannanas12]

I don't agree with Kristina_Boo and Atonement I just got done with one of her books that I loved I can't think of the name at the moment lol and does any one have an opinion on the book that summer.

[_melissa]

annabannanas12,

Were you referring to me as Atonement? I love Sarah Dessen, I have read all of her books and I am rereading "This Lullaby". I like to linger in her daydream like plots where her characters are charming and their inner conflicts are abstract after they meet a decent boy. I think I like Remy the best because her change is not as instant as the other girls. She is more complicated. The dialogue is always clever too. But then the plots are not that realistic to me in a sense that inner conflicts cannot be banished because a sweet boy whispers sweet nothings in your ear. That would be lovely. Dessen will always be on my shelves so when reality is hmm...not ideal, i can distract myself with the enviable lives of her characters. About "That Summer", the characterization is too subtle.

[Heyy-Its-Daphne]

I've also noticed that the books connect in a way.

I have only read that summer and just listen so far but they are great, and I plan to buy every single one of her books because I love them so much. She is truly a great author.