Saint Anything, Sarah Dessen
Saint Anything, Sarah Dessen
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Saint Anything

Author: Sarah Dessen

Narrator: Taylor Meskimen

Unabridged: 12 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2015

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.

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on December 04, 2015

2 1/2 stars. Saint Anything is my first Sarah Dessen book, which may have been a mistake, but all I know is that this book is a perfect example of how to write great, natural dialogue, fleshed-out characters and relationships, and never once make me feel a single emotion. Despite reading praise after......more

Goodreads review by Wendy Darling on May 08, 2015

3.5 stars Because it's Sarah Dessen, this is a very pleasant read. But it's not what I'd consider one of her standouts, since it doesn't have moments that quietly hit you the way her best books do. Still, Mac and Sydney are cute together--Sarah writes the most wonderful everyday conversations about......more

Goodreads review by emma on August 04, 2023

FINALLY. I dedicated the year of our lord 2018 to a little thing called the “Sarah Dessen Reread Extravaganza.” I spent the whole year (by which I mean an absolute fraction of it) rereading Sarah Dessen books and reliving my youth in order to Prepare Myself for her by then newish release, Once and Fo......more

Goodreads review by Pearl on July 13, 2016

"That’s the thing, though. You always think you want to be noticed. Until you are." My first ever Sarah Dessen read and I loved it! It's kind of difficult to explain how I feel about this book by just using words. I don't even think I can give justice to this book through this review, because unt......more

Goodreads review by jessica on August 26, 2018

this was only my second sarah dessen novel, but i think its safe to say that i am a becoming a fan of her style and stories. theres just something so effortless about her writing. there is a nice, easy quality when it comes to the prose and the flow of the dialogue is quite natural. i think this is......more

Quotes

"Saint Anything is a poignant, honest story about how we might suffer the misfortune of someone else's bad choices, how people who love us can become family when we desperately need it, and how starting over might—miraculously—mean taking a solid leap forward. 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

"A quiet marvel."—LA Times

"The novel’s strengths—how it unpacks the perplexities of guilt, friendships, and family dynamics—are what readers will remember."—Boston Globe

"Sarah Dessen is the patron saint of realistic romance. . . we think Saint Anything might be one of her best ever."—Justine Magazine

"Saint Anything may seem like a quiet read at first, but remember what is said about still waters. What begins as a somber story, carefully narrated by a polite young woman, builds to a gripping and unexpected climax and a satisfying conclusion."—New York Journal of Books

"Clearly any new release from the queen of YA romance is going to be huge. But Saint Anything is exciting in its own right, focusing on the complicated bonds of family, particularly in the wake of tragedy and misfortune."—Bustle

"We love anything Sarah Dessen pens. . . [Saint Anything] explores how sometimes starting over is the best way to move forward."—Glitter Magazine

"Dessen is a superstar of young adult literature, and Saint Anything (about finding friendship and finding yourself) has delighted (and added to) her legions of fans."—News & Observer

"Dessen’s characters are so vividly created—their actions and emotions so genuinely authentic—that it almost seems that Dessen has a psychological advantage in understanding our human condition."—Heroes & Heartbreakers

"Dessen delves deeper than ever into the complex dynamics of families suffering loss and confronting changes that upend everything. Once again, Dessen demonstrates her tremendous skill in evoking powerful emotions through careful, quiet prose, while delivering a satisfying romance."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Taut, tightly structured with well-rounded characters, this novel is sure to please Dessen’s many fans and attract new ones."—School Library Journal

"A rich emotional landscape . . . A many-layered story told with a light touch."—Kirkus Reviews

"Another incisive and sensitive character-driven story sure to please her many, many fans."—Booklist

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