Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by Stephanie Best
Auden, a young woman in her summer before college, has
missed out on a lot of normal experiences. She missed out on friends, prom, and
even riding a bike. On an impulse decision, she decides to spend the summer
with her dad, his new wife, and her new baby sister, Thisbe. One day, she
decides to get at her stepmother’s boutique, and a whole new world opened up to
her: friends, a social life, and a mysterious guy. Through her new friends, she
meets Eli, a loner who, like Auden, stays up all hours of the night. Together,
in the late night hours, they begin on a “quest” for Auden to experience many
things she had missed out on as a child. Their attraction to each other starts
growing. Are either of them ready to take that ride? Will others get hurt along
the way? And how will her relationship with her father pan out?
A few
weeks ago, I read Dreamland by Sarah
Dessen, and I did not particularly enjoy it. However, I have read a few of her
other books that I did like so I decided to give this book a chance. I’m glad I
did. Of her books, Along for the Ride
is one of my favorite books so far by Sarah Dessen. I thought it was a cute
story. The only problem I had with the story was the resolution. It seemed
uneventful to me. However, I still really enjoyed the story and recommend it to
anyone who is looking for a young adult romance with a happy ending and to
anyone who enjoys many of Sarah Dessen’s other works.
3 comments:
I thought Along for the Ride was an amazing book. It really captured my attention on how some people have to deal with their teenage years. If you want a book about drama and love read Along for the Ride
Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite authors and this is one that I have not yet had the chance to read. This book is definitely on my list to read.
This book has to be one of my favorite books ever!!! I loved how both the characters were social outcasts but to each other they were everything. I also liked how there was family problems, and that "Auden" didn't have a perfect life. Your review I thought was pretty good and gave specific details that would make people want to read the book.
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