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From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story comes a moving novel about the power of finding and speaking your truth.
When she’s modeling, Annabel Greene is the picture of perfection—the girl who has everything.
But her real life is far from perfect. Her best friend Sophie and she are no longer speaking; her older sister’s eating disorder is affecting everything at home.
Then she meets Owen. He’s intense, music-obsessed, and dedicated to always telling the truth.
And most of all, he’s determined to make Annabel happy. . .
“This is young adult fiction at its best.” —School Library Journal
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"This is my second Sarah Dessen book, and let me just say, it did not disappoint! So, for some reason, i find that it takes me a second to get into her books, but then once i'm in, I'M IN! I get completely hooked and i can't put it down. Her characters are so real and easy to relate to. And i love a contemporary that has a music aspect to it. The story was terrible and hopeful and happy and meaningful--pretty much any adjective you can think of. It was also fun catching a glimpse of Wes and Macy at the waffle joint. Overall, great book, great message, go read it!"
— Lexi (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This book was recommended by my college roommate. I really liked her family story and loved how two outcast could end up together in their own way. Her "relationship" with her best friend turns out to be kind of obvious but; what I liked about this book was the fact that it was different. Music was a leading character which makes this story unique. "
— Alexandra, 2/7/2014 -
" This book was so amazing, I just couldn't put it down. I felt like I was Annabelle, and I loved the romance between her and Owen. It was one of my favorite books of all time. "
— Faith, 2/6/2014 -
" I just finished this book and I LOVED it!!! Sarah Dessen has done it again! I love Annabel's personality and even though she goes through a lot she doesn't let it get her. I love Owen and his music obsession!! I love how in the end everything fits together and gets better for Annabel how she deserves it to. This is a great book. "
— Delaney, 2/4/2014 -
" A different kind of love story! :) I like the way that it was centered mostly on other aspects like family and personal problems rather than their love story itself! :) "
— Johanna, 1/23/2014 -
" It's my favorite Sarah Dessen book yet.If you like Sarah Dessen this book will make you love her works. "
— Allaina, 12/8/2013 -
" this book is very good very intence story the girl is raped by her best friends boyfriend and is called very bad names then she falls for a boy no ones likes i think a second book is needed "
— Rebekah, 11/15/2013 -
" i expected way more romance and there wasnt any... mild language, and overall an ok book. "
— Elise, 11/14/2013 -
" this was really cute i love it "
— Kylee, 11/13/2013 -
" a cute story about facing what really happened and trying to forget about bad things. also opening up to new people . "
— Beth, 10/17/2013 -
" I wasn't really a music person. I would listen to music sometime. When I did, I would be doing something else. Now I seem to listen to music everyday, and just listen to music. This book isn't just about music, but what can I say: this book some how changed my view on music(?). "
— Sophia, 10/2/2013 -
" In my opinion, this book could've been better. It doesn't have as much excitement to what some of her other books. But that's just my opinion. "
— Libia, 8/16/2013 -
" one of my all time favourite Sarah Dessen novels. i love how some of the characters really grow through out the book, the plot, the sad moments and the happy moments. i also really loved Owen. i have read this book 2 or 3 times now and i love it a little bit more each time. "
— Mikala, 5/7/2013 -
" This is one of Sarah Dessen's best and includes all the things that make her books standouts. The characters are flawed but well-developed. The plot moves at a steady pace, peeling back layers of the characters until you feel as though they are people you know. "
— Laura, 4/22/2013 -
" This was another good, solid YA from Ms. Dessen. She is so talented at navigating the problems teens go through, and in this one, touched on a tough subject. The characters were real, raw, and yet easy to sink into. She's a writer I come back to time and again. "
— Jess, 4/2/2013 -
" I loved the book but I think Annabel could've had more to her if that makes any since... "
— Jorri, 11/28/2012 -
" I would have never picked this book up myself so I'm so glad my Mum bought this for me :) I really, really enjoyed it! Really good read! "
— Martha, 9/10/2012 -
" amazing! i loved this story, favorite book by dessen yet! "
— Grace, 8/21/2012 -
" this was the first Sarah Dessen book I read and I loved it so much I went to source out her other novels as soon as I was finished. It's a great novel for young adults that deals tactically with sometimes difficult issues and keeps its reader's attention the whole way through "
— Fiona, 8/19/2012 -
" This is the first young adult novel I've ever read. It shocked me to know how great authors can capture teenage feelings. Everyone and anyone should read this novel; it can be life hanging. "
— Sania, 6/27/2012 -
" This is one of my favorite books by Sarah Dessen. It was such a good book that you couldn't put it down and needed to know what happened next. I highly recommend it. "
— Cindy, 3/19/2012 -
" This book is amazing. It makes you think about you what you've done or what you need to do. It also helps realize some things. And it also talks about real problems of today's teenagers. "
— Ljubica, 3/11/2012 -
" I absolutely love Sarah Dessen! She is such a brilliant YA author, and this book gives evidence to that! "
— Maddy, 1/26/2012 -
" Great book! Good story to it. Don't judge a book by the cover. "
— Carli, 5/20/2011 -
" Loved it. Too my surprise. Detailed review later. "
— Ace, 5/20/2011 -
" My favourite of Sarah Dessen's books, I think. It was really well done and I really enjoyed reading it. "
— Krista-lyn, 5/17/2011 -
" The romance in this book was awesome. I truly felt like I was captured in Annabel's life.:) "
— Taneeka, 5/15/2011 -
" A romantic story and explain a life with secrecy. "
— Caroline, 5/12/2011 -
" I LOVE THIS BOOK!! ITS RLLY NICE!! "
— Animefreak, 5/11/2011 -
" I would say this book is worth reading. It's very much a teen novel, with teen problems. But it does give you some good insights to life and relationships in general. I liked it :) "
— Jenny, 5/11/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book and have read it many times : ) "
— Allie, 5/10/2011 -
" its a sweet book i really liked it "
— Aleah, 5/9/2011
About Sarah Dessen
Sarah Dessen is the author of more than a dozen novels, including What Happened to Goodbye, a New York Times bestseller. Her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were made into the movie How to Deal. Her books are frequently chosen for the top-ten list for teens and young adults. She is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to young-adult literature and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She graduated with highest honors in creative writing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
About Jennifer Ikeda
Jennifer Ikeda has been narrating audiobooks since 2002. Among her readings are When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park; Just Listen by Sarah Dessen; and After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away by Joyce Carol Oates. She has won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.