From Sarah Dessen, the beloved New York Times bestselling author of SAINT ANYTHING and JUST LISTEN, comes a new novel set in the world of wedding planning!
Is it really better to have loved and lost? Louna's summer job is to help brides plan their perfect day, even though she stopped believing in happily-ever-after when her first love ended tragically. But charming girl-magnet Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged now that he's met the one he really wants. Maybe Louna's second chance is standing right in front of her.
Sarah Dessen’s many fans will adore this latest novel, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story with humor, romance, and an ending that is so much more than happily-ever-after.
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“Grab some tissues and prepare to toss some confetti because Dessen’s Once and For All is cause for celebration! Readers will follow Louna as she conquers the world of wedding planning alongside her detail-conscious mom, Natalie. Louna is a complex character who demonstrates the realities of coping with tragic loss while facing fears of falling in love again. Readers will cheer as Louna discovers her inner strength, breaks free from expectations, and surrenders to love’s true calling.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
Sarah Dessen is the queen of heartfelt, YA…. so having her back just in time for beach season is a real treat.
— CosmopolitanSarah Dessen’s middle name is summer. Okay, not really, but she certainly knows how to write a killer summer romance.
— HelloGigglesDessen is the queen of heartfelt summery books and Once and For All is no exception.
— SeventeenSarah Dessen… remains a pro at dishing out novels that mix together heartache, hope, and love.
— BookishRomance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans.
— Kirkus ReviewsDessen, the newest recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award, offers up her thirteenth novel, and it’s everything readers have come to love about her work….no one else does summer love like Dessen.
— BooklistDessen’s expertise at creating a character faced with change is once again on display in this book that reminds readers that love is measured ‘not in minutes but in moments.’
— VOYA“Author Sarah Dessen is top-notch at fast-moving teen dialogue, and narrator Karissa Vacker is wonderful at delivering it. Vacker captures the witty sarcasm of Louna…[and] nails the jaded attitude of an eighteen-year-old who’s been raised by a busy, problem-solving mother…The emotions that play out in this Dessen romance will captivate fans new and old. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFileDessen crafts a wonderful, raw, emotional story of love and relationships that will have you savoring each and every page.
— BuzzfeedOnce and For All is Dessen's thirteenth novel — and they just seem to get better and better every time….her impact in the world of YA literature is undeniable.
— BustleOnce and For All will fulfill every hope and dream Dessen’s fans may harbor.
— Travel + LeisureIs 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 KeeperSarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful.
— Los Angeles Times“Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Dessen’s expertise at creating a character faced with change is once again on display in this book that reminds readers that love is measured ‘not in minutes but in moments.’”
— VOYA“Her storytelling has a breezy, Hollywood-style polish…The plot is buoyed by crackly dialogue and the comical series of over-the-top weddings the two help produce, which serve as foils to their own budding relationship…A satisfyingly escapist rom-com that knows what it needs to deliver.”
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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.
Karissa Vacker is a multiple AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator and actress. After graduating with a BFA in acting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, she performed in regional theaters across the country before moving to Los Angeles. She has guest starred in network television shows and films and continues to work on screen and stage. Her audiobook credits include romance, young adult fiction, and mystery thrillers.