Sarah Dessen

11 summariesYoung Adult, Romance, Fantasy

Sarah Dessen is an American author known for her young adult fiction that often explores themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. Some of her notable works include Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, Along for the Ride, This Lullaby, Lock and Key, and Keeping the Moon. Dessen's writing has garnered a dedicated readership and has been recognized for its relatable characters and emotional depth.

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Books by Sarah Dessen

11 books available

Just Listen
Sarah Dessen
4.1 (231k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
A former model, ostracized and adrift after a traumatic event and a broken friendship, finds her voice and confronts the truth with the help of a music-loving boy.
The Truth About Forever
Sarah Dessen
4.1 (209k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
After her father's death, Macy finds joy and self-discovery by joining a chaotic catering crew, renovating a beach house, and connecting with an artist who helps her live fully.
Along for the Ride
Sarah Dessen
4.1 (186k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
An insomniac teen, always the 'perfect daughter,' finds freedom and a friend in a fellow night-owl during a long summer, discovering friendship, first love, and healing she never knew she needed.
This Lullaby
Sarah Dessen
4.0 (171k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
Lock and Key
Sarah Dessen
4.0 (140k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
After being abandoned, a fiercely independent teen starts a new life with her estranged sister, forcing her to confront her past and learn to accept help, even from the charming boy next door with secrets of his own.
Keeping the Moon
Sarah Dessen
3.9 (62k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
Shy, self-conscious Colie finds her voice and a place to belong during a summer working at the Last Chance Cafe with two friends.
Saint Anything
Sarah Dessen
4.0 (53k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
After her charismatic but troubled brother's drunk-driving accident lands him in jail, an invisible Sydney finds her voice and a sense of belonging within the warm, chaotic embrace of a new family and the quiet gaze of Mac, who finally sees her for who she truly is.
That Summer
Sarah Dessen
3.5 (52k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
Amidst a summer of growth, a father's remarriage, and a sister's wedding, fifteen-year-old Haven struggles with her changing world, finding clarity and a path forward through an unexpected return.
The Rest of the Story
Sarah Dessen
4.1 (20k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
A summer with her mother's estranged family at a lake makes Emma understand her two identities and her past, while she falls for a boy who helps her discover her heritage.
Someone Like You
Sarah Dessen
4.1 (8k) average on GoodreadsRomance
Halley's life changes when her best friend's unexpected news forces her to grow and find love.
Dreamland
Sarah Dessen
3.8 (4k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Trapped in the intoxicating yet perilous dreamland of a magnetic new love, Caitlin must confront the crushing reality that her escape has become her greatest danger.