'This Lullaby' by Sarah Dessen follows the story of Remy, a cynical 18-year-old girl who is about to head off to college. Remy, who has seen her mother go through multiple failed marriages, has a strict rule of breaking up with boyfriends before things get too serious. However, when she meets Dexter, a messy and disorganized musician, her carefully constructed rules about love start to unravel. As their relationship develops over the summer, Remy begins to question her beliefs about love and relationships. The writing style in the book is described as engaging and realistic, with relatable characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps readers hooked until the end.
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Content warnings include themes of underage drinking, alcohol use, some strong language, and the exploration of dysfunctional family relationships.
Has Romance?
Romance is a central theme, with the relationship between Remy and Dexter driving the plot and character development.
From The Publisher:
From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All
She's got it all figured out.
Or does she? When it comes to relationships, Remy's got a whole set of rules.
Never get too serious. Never let him break your heart. And never, ever date a musician.
But then Remy meets Dexter, and the rules don't seem to apply anymore.
Could it be that she's starting to understand what all those love songs are about?
"Remy and Dexter jump off the pages into the hearts of readers, who will wish for a romance like this of their own." -Booklist
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
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About the Author:
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, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association. …
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