Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen is a contemporary fiction novel that delves into the themes of friendship, family, and romance. The story follows the character Sydney as she navigates through the complexities of her life, finding solace in new friendships and coming to terms with her own growth. The book is praised for its realistic portrayal of everyday life situations and the emotional depth in the character development. Dessen's writing style is described as raw, emotional, and relatable, capturing the essence of teenage confusion and the longing for connection.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Medium content warnings are present, addressing themes like mental health, emotional struggles, and family issues.
Has Romance?
There is a medium-level presence of romance in 'Saint Anything', characterized by subtlety and realism.
From The Publisher:
Sydney's handsome, charismatic older brother, Peyton, has always dominated the family, demanding and receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention. And when Peyton's involvement in a drunk driving episode sends him to jail, Sydney feels increasingly rootless and invisible, worried that her parents are unconcerned about the real victim: the boy Peyton hit and seriously injured. Meanwhile, Sydney becomes friends with the Chathams, a warm, close-knit, eccentric family, and their friendship helps her understand that she is not responsible for Peyton's mistakes. Once again, the hugely popular Sarah Dessen tells an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, and herself.
"This summer I'm looking forward to reading Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen."-John Green
"The name Sarah Dessen has become synonymous with Young Adult contemporary fiction."-Entertainment Weekly
Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.
Books by Sarah Dessen:
That Summer
Someone Like You
Keeping the Moon
Dreamland
This Lullaby
The Truth About Forever
Just Listen
Lock and Key
Along for the Ride
What Happened to Goodbye
The Moon and More
Saint Anything
Once and for All
Ratings (13)
Incredible (3) | |
Loved It (3) | |
Liked It (5) | |
It Was OK (1) | |
Did Not Like (1) |
Reader Stats (27):
Read It (14) | |
Want To Read (10) | |
Not Interested (3) |
1 comment(s)
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did. Moreover, I did not expect to plow through it like I did. I bought it yesterday and finished it today. Holy crap.
Sarah Dessen has a talent for keeping you hooked (I couldn't put the book down yesterday) and drawing out tension. I was still expecting more creep factor from Ames, but, well, what we got I guess was okay.
I might have to hunt down her other books.
What can you read after
Saint Anything?
About the Author:
Sarah Dessen is the author of thirteen novels, which include the New York Times bestsellers The Moon and More, What Happened to Goodbye, Along for the Ride, Lock and Key, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby. Her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were made into the movie How to Deal.
Dessen's books are frequently chosen for the Teens' Top Ten list and the list of Best Fiction for Young Adults. They have been translated into twenty-five languages. Sarah Dessen is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult division of the American Library Association.
Sarah Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest honors in creative writing. She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, Jay, and their daughter, Sasha Clementine.
Visit Sarah at sarahdessen.com.
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