Saint Anything
by Amy Brent
Publication Date: May 5, 2015
Genres: YA, Contemporary, Romance
Peyton, Sydney’s charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion’s share of their parents’ attention and—lately—concern. When Peyton’s increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident?
Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac, gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time.
The uber-popular Sarah Dessen explores her signature themes of family, self-discovery, and change in her twelfth novel, sure to delight her legions of fans.
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My Review:
I have been reading Dessen's books since I was in high school doing an English project on Dreamland (which is how I stumbled upon Sarah's novels). I am now 29 years old and still look forward to her latest releases. Saint Anything is now my favorite, Dreamland previously held this spot.
It was refreshing to read something that didn't just revolve around a love story, there is a strong friendship with the main characters. There were some scenes that I questioned why they were there: Jenns' birthday party? I did however like how Sarah tied in Sydney's old friends, that we met at the beginning, to the end.
Overall, great book. I loved it and it felt very real and relatable.
Sarah Dessen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association for outstanding contribution to young adult literature for her novels: Keeping the Moon, Dreamland, This Lullaby, The Truth about Forever, Just Listen, Along for the Ride, and What Happened to Goodbye. Her newest novel, Once and for All, will be released in June 2017. An NC native, she currently lives in Chapel Hill with her family.
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