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erinadorereadin122
teen, 17 years old
 
Simply Adore.
Im gonna start off by saying i absoloustly adore this book. I love how Dessen uses things that actually happen in High School. How deceiving things can be and how life always has new turns. Showing how parties can turn out to be dangerous and how there are people out there who suffer from eating disorders and such really puts an affect on the reader. The book also shows how the "outcast" could always turn out to be your best friend if you just give them a chance. I love the message this book has even if it has to use some unhappy things to portray it.

xeon3
teen, 13 years old
 
Great Book!
I first read this book when I was in Fourth Grade, and just finished re-reading it. Of course, when I first read it, I didn't fully understand what was happening, nor did I completely understand what Annabel was going through. Now, having read it a second time, and being more mature, say that this book is good for 12 year olds, if they are mature. I, for one, am a mature thirteen year old so it wasn't a big deal for me. But parents should decide based on how mature their child is before allowing them to read it.

erinl_2008
teen, 16 years old
 
LOVE<3
Loved this book! SO much!

Sosie98
teen, 14 years old
 
Just Listen and Keep Listening!!!
This book is deep and seriously great.If you ever want a book that's dramatic, funny, and definitely sad, this is the one for you. I would absolutely reccomend it to a friend. The messages are great, and Whitney's overcoming of her eating disorder shows that anything is possible, as well as Annabel's admission during the trial of Will Cash. Owen is a great support system and shows that sometimes great friends come in weird packages. I would not reccomend this to younger kids however, because it definitely is a little iffy for a younger age. I did put a highlight as educational because I think it educates children on bad decisions and other things they might need to know for high school.

tweeni
teen, 15 years old
 
More of the Same from Dessen
It seems that Dessen's books all follow the same storyline: A girl has a problem, meets a boy who enlightens her, and they fall in love. It's actually kind of insulting to women; we don't need boys to get over our problems. There are so many other solutions. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with these books; just that Dessen sticks to one plot.

 
I seriously could not put this book down!
I usually am not much of a reader but for some reason i bought this book. When i started reading it, i just couldn't stop! I read it in one weekend, which is pretty amazing for me! It is a really great book I would recommend it to all girls around 16-25. It is sooo good!

kittenmady
teen, 15 years old
 
Great Book
This is such a great book. Good for older teens.

hey gurl
teen, 18 years old
 
Nessa
I think that the book was really interesting,it can help teens decide how to deal with their conflicts without using violence. And show what happens when you hang out with the wrong people.

mcoate
adult
 
Great Read
This is a wonderful read for any teenaged girl. It was very hard to put down, page turner to the very end. You end up with true emotions for all characters involved, whether the emotions are good or bad. The main plotline being an attempted rape makes this such a moving story, and makes a girls struggles so much more understood.

shanno15
teen, 16 years old
 
One of the best love stories ever!
Very good book, one of the authors best.

psycho_kristen
teen, 14 years old
 
Perfect for anyone who loves a good book and doesn't mind a few bad words
I loved this book. It did have a lot of bad words. But it was very well written and the entire time has a wonderful message.

idgaf.
teen, 15 years old
 
Perfect for teens
I love this book because it gives some good messages to think about.

taraturtle
teen, 15 years old
 
Great book for kids over 13!
I loved this book. Annabel and Owen form an unlikely friendship and it teaches kids to talk about their problems. My only concerns are the rape, but that also teaches kids to be aware.

Irish_Rosie
teen, 17 years old
 
Really cool!

Crystaline
teen, 16 years old
 
In between
i love it i read it and alomst cry. i was excited and have an itch that Owen and Annbel would hook up.

jaliep15
teen, 15 years old
 
Perfect for teens
Loved this book, although the beginning is quite sad. but all of Sarah Dessens Books are about a person being knocked down and then growing to their full potential again.

whatababe
teen, 15 years old
 
amazingg :)
loved this book, i could relate to the characters and the problems they faced. really inspirational and motivating

LocknKey
teen, 15 years old
 
tells you everything about everything
Sarah Dessen tell you aboutfamily,love and life. And it includes music.....Which everybody loves...This books reminds me how it feels to be different but similar....unusual..

No one is alone.
teen, 14 years old
 
Its good for anyone who feels the need to relate to someone
Its a good book and i think most teens can relate to it even adults when you suffer pain you dont usually think that anyone else is in pain but when you read it you understand your not the only one and that your only human to feel what you feel

LissaNicky
teen, 15 years old
 
Must- Read!
Great! This is book that you can stop reading half way through. It's a little bad in some parts but very heartwarming.