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Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Sarah Dessen's books and Saint Anything is deeply moving and probes the depths of family loyalty, love, and friendship. Sydney is a nice, kind girl unlike her older brother Peyton, who has always pushed boundaries, gotten into trouble time and again, until one day he drives under the influence and maimes a teen, sentencing him to life in a wheel chair. As Sydney tries to cope with aching loneliness and her distant parents, she makes some decisions. Will attending a new high school be an answer to a new life? I could not stop turning the pages of this book as Sydney navigates life, questions herself and her parents, and tries to be a good person. I admired her strength, her insecurities, and her loyalty through many trials. This book will take the reader on an unforgettable journey with Sydney not soon forgotten. Highly recommended.

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