Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
Genre: YA Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date: May 5, 2015
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Goodreads Synopsis:
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.
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.
Excerpt:
“‘It’s not a
movie, though. And there is no happy ending. Just… an ending, I guess.’
Layla tucked a
piece of hair behind her ear. ‘I hate when that happens,’ she said softly. ‘Don’t
you?’” (Hardback, pg. 210)
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