Reviews
Praise for Once and For All : "Dessen's expertise at creating a character faced with change is once again on display in this book that reminds readers that love is measured 'not in minutes but in moments.'" -- VOYA "Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans." -- Kirkus Review Praise for Sarah Dessen's writing: "Is there anyone who can write about what matters most to teens as well as Dessen can? I sincerely doubt it." -- Jodi Picoult , New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister's Keeper "Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful." -- Los Angeles Times ★ "Dessen is as skilled as ever at turning out steady, satisfying stories about teens that are easy to fall for." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review for The Moon and More "Readers can count of Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions . . . Readers will enjoy every minute they spend with her." -- Kirkus Reviews on What Happened to Goodbye "Realistic teen dialogue, authentic girl friendships, and a complex underlying question: Can people really change?" -- Kirkus Reviews on Along for the Ride "Good story, real characters, happy ending . . . another must-read." -- VOYA on Lock and Key "The romance which forms the core of the story is everything a romance should be." -- Horn Book on Just Listen, Praise for Once and For All : "Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans." -- Kirkus Review Praise for Sarah Dessen's writing: "Is there anyone who can write about what matters most to teens as well as Dessen can? I sincerely doubt it." -- Jodi Picoult , New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister's Keeper "Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful." -- Los Angeles Times ★ "Dessen is as skilled as ever at turning out steady, satisfying stories about teens that are easy to fall for." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review for The Moon and More "Readers can count of Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions . . . Readers will enjoy every minute they spend with her." -- Kirkus Reviews on What Happened to Goodbye "Realistic teen dialogue, authentic girl friendships, and a complex underlying question: Can people really change?" -- Kirkus Reviews on Along for the Ride "Good story, real characters, happy ending . . . another must-read." -- VOYA on Lock and Key "The romance which forms the core of the story is everything a romance should be." -- Horn Book on Just Listen, Praise for Sarah Dessen's writing: "Is there anyone who can write about what matters most to teens as well as Dessen can? I sincerely doubt it." -- Jodi Picoult , New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister's Keeper "Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful." -- Los Angeles Times ★ "Dessen is as skilled as ever at turning out steady, satisfying stories about teens that are easy to fall for." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review for The Moon and More "Readers can count of Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions . . . Readers will enjoy every minute they spend with her." -- Kirkus Reviews on What Happened to Goodbye "Realistic teen dialogue, authentic girl friendships, and a complex underlying question: Can people really change?" -- Kirkus Reviews on Along for the Ride "Good story, real characters, happy ending . . . another must-read." -- VOYA on Lock and Key "The romance which forms the core of the story is everything a romance should be." -- Horn Book on Just Listen, Praise for Once and For All : "Dessen's expertise at creating a character faced with change is once again on display in this book that reminds readers that love is measured 'not in minutes but in moments.'" --VOYA "Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans." --Kirkus Review "There is no question that this title will be popular with Dessen fans and romance lovers." -- School Library Journal Praise for Sarah Dessen's writing: "Is there anyone who can write about what matters most to teens as well as Dessen can? I sincerely doubt it." -- Jodi Picoult , New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister's Keeper "Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful." -- Los Angeles Times ★ "Dessen is as skilled as ever at turning out steady, satisfying stories about teens that are easy to fall for." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review for The Moon and More "Readers can count of Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions . . . Readers will enjoy every minute they spend with her." -- Kirkus Reviews on What Happened to Goodbye "Realistic teen dialogue, authentic girl friendships, and a complex underlying question: Can people really change?" -- Kirkus Reviews on Along for the Ride "Good story, real characters, happy ending . . . another must-read." -- VOYA on Lock and Key "The romance which forms the core of the story is everything a romance should be." -- Horn Book on Just Listen
