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Saint Anything
by Sarah Dessen
I tore through this book! This was my first [a:Sarah Dessen|2987|Sarah Dessen|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1372181953p2/2987.jpg] read and I can't believe I took this long to read her books! I am now on board the Dessen train and I know I will become obsessed with her stories.
"Say Anything" was the perfect read for me at the right time. It made me feel all warm and happy inside, like a Christmas cookie with cold milk. It's a book you curl up and read under the blankets at night. It's a stay up all night, read 200 pages in a row, quotable all the time, wish the characters were real, honest and relatable, truly magical kind of book. It's difficult to describe how much I enjoyed this read but the best phrase I can think is "feel good," it's a feel good read.
In a strange way it reminds me of [b:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|39832183|The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|Mary Ann Shaffer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529026760l/39832183._SY75_.jpg|2754161], another feel good book. While these two books are in completely different genres, they both make the reader feel hopeful and emotional in the best way.
This book was relatable on a personl level. Besides the fact that I've dated someone named Mac who is similar to the character in this book, I've also felt ignored by a parent. The way Dessen creates these relatable moments is so impressive. It was a relief to read about a character like Sydney who reminded me of myself. She tries her best to be a good daughter and to make friends, both of which are her greatest challenges. The scene where she is caught drinking is wonderfully written. It made me think of how the good kids always have such high expectations on them, and that this is a hard way to live. This scene reminds me of the times I've been disciplined. Such amazing dialogue in this moment!
To sum up, this story is filled to the brim with memorable characters, believeable dialogue, gorgeous writing and a well-plotted narrative. I might even read it again!
"Say Anything" was the perfect read for me at the right time. It made me feel all warm and happy inside, like a Christmas cookie with cold milk. It's a book you curl up and read under the blankets at night. It's a stay up all night, read 200 pages in a row, quotable all the time, wish the characters were real, honest and relatable, truly magical kind of book. It's difficult to describe how much I enjoyed this read but the best phrase I can think is "feel good," it's a feel good read.
In a strange way it reminds me of [b:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|39832183|The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|Mary Ann Shaffer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529026760l/39832183._SY75_.jpg|2754161], another feel good book. While these two books are in completely different genres, they both make the reader feel hopeful and emotional in the best way.
This book was relatable on a personl level. Besides the fact that I've dated someone named Mac who is similar to the character in this book, I've also felt ignored by a parent. The way Dessen creates these relatable moments is so impressive. It was a relief to read about a character like Sydney who reminded me of myself. She tries her best to be a good daughter and to make friends, both of which are her greatest challenges. The scene where she is caught drinking is wonderfully written. It made me think of how the good kids always have such high expectations on them, and that this is a hard way to live. This scene reminds me of the times I've been disciplined. Such amazing dialogue in this moment!
To sum up, this story is filled to the brim with memorable characters, believeable dialogue, gorgeous writing and a well-plotted narrative. I might even read it again!