This is only the second Sarah Dessen novel I've read (The Truth About Forever was my first) and I have to say the main characters are pretty similar in both of these stories. That said, I thought Saint Anything was excellently plotted, the full cast of characters was well-rounded, human, and relate-able, and I was riveted throughout the story.

I did have to peek ahead while reading regarding the "Creepy Guy" because the tension was killing me and I did find myself yelling at the book regarding this (TELL SOMEONE! KICK HIM IN THE NUTS!). Good job Sarah Dessen. However, how that plot point was resolved did bug me a little

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Ames the creepy guy finally takes the creepiness to the physical attack level and if Sydney's dad hadn't been there I'm pretty sure she would have been raped. Holy traumatic Batman, but this incident is basically brushed off with little ramification to either Sydney or Ames. She decided not to press charges?! Come on.

Also, I loved Mac and Layla, and their entire clan. I want to be in that family. Give Layla a book too please.