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August and Everything After

Jennifer Salvato Doktorski (Goodreads Author)

3.54 · Rating details · 989 ratings · 163 reviews

Summer on the New Jersey shore offers Quinn a new start at life and love, but only if she can come to terms with her past

Graduation can't come soon enough. Desperate for a fresh start, Quinn is eager to escape to her aunt's house on the New Jersey shore for the summer…away from teenage drama and having to answer everyone's questions about "what comes next" after high scho ...more

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Apr 28, 2018 Nadhira Satria rated it it was ok

Shelves: contemporary, arc

When I first read the synopsis, I had a very different picture of the book in mind versus the book I just read.
I couldn't connect to the characters at all. The romance felt rushed, it all happened too fast.
I find that instead of focusing on the issues the characters are facing, the story focused more on Quinn falling in love with Malcolm. Which I didn't really sign up for.
It wasn't the fluffy kind of romance I like but it wasn't the angst-y type of book I like either. It just fell flat to me. ...more

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Mar 26, 2018 alana ♡ rated it liked it

Shelves: reviewed-arcs, romance, contemporary, from-publisher

"People come together for different reasons at different times. It doesn't mean you're destined to stay together forever. But if you're luck, you'll leave each other in a better place"

Rating: 3/5 stars
Thank you Sourcebooks Fire for providing me with an ARC!

Originally, I went into this book so excited for a few different reasons. First, I've been in a huge book slump (reading back to back fantasy books tends to do that), so I was looking forward to switching it up. Two, I actually really like books about people trying to figure out their lives, because why is that people expect us to know what the rest of our lives will look like at 17? And third, I'm from NJ and when I saw this was about the Jersey Shore I was genuinely curious to read this since I'm there almost every weekend in the summer.

However, this book somewhat fell a little flat because it was kind of consumed by romance. I had a feeling that this would contain romance and I'm all for romance books but this just felt forced and rushed. I read the book in about three and half to four hours and in those hours this book tackled A LOT. It takes on love, loss, forgiveness, finding yourself, new friendships, breakups, flashbacks to the past, and family acceptance all in one teeny tiny bundle.

But anyway, back to the romance.

Malcolm and Quinn are both going through their own major issues. Quinn, struggles with the loss of her best friend she feels responsible for and Malcolm, struggles as a recovering drug addict after an accident that killed majority of his band. They meet on a whim and it's supposed to seem like they have this really great open and honest connection and they kind of did BUT they would have been so much better as friends. Instead they began a pretty toxic relationship since Malcolm was mentally not the in the head space to be in a relationship and Quinn wanted to save Malcolm more than anything else. I think this would have been really great if they two characters just stayed friends and helped one another through their own demons rather than have a seemingly forced romance.

Another issue I had was the pacing, as mentioned above this book tackles a lot in one sitting. This was a really quick read but I often wondered if it was too quick? I wish this book was spaced out a little more and even maybe a little bit longer of a book so it could have helped readers become more attached to the characters.

Otherwise, this book was an enjoyable read. It was so much fun to read about places that I go to literally every weekend in the summer, but it was also kind of weird to read that in a book, haha! I really loved Quinn's aunt and her approach to Quinn's issues. I also really enjoy books of children mending relationships with their parents and I was SO happy that Quinn and her Mom were able to talk things out. My heart was happy that Quinn was able to find some forgiveness in the accident that killed her best friend. But more importantly I was SO happy with the ending of this book, no spoilers I promise. It was really great though.

All in all, if you're looking for a super quick read that tackles all of the above mentioned themes than August and Everything After will probably be a hit for you!

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Apr 05, 2018 Aimee ♥ | Aimee, Always rated it it was ok

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A VERY SHORT LIST OF REASONS WHY I HATED AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER
1. Insta-romance. The characters' relationship progressed (and started, really) too quickly. Bonus points since the romance was a Toxic one! *showers book in confetti*
2. Douchebag hero. The love interest was mean, problematic, and didn't want take realistic measures fix himself.
3. Boring characters. I couldn't connect with anyone in the book, and frankly, I didn't care for any of them.
4. Plain writing. The writing style didn't ...more

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May 15, 2018 Lauren rated it liked it

Shelves: 2018

*3.5 stars*

August and Everything After seemed like the perfect start-to-summer read. I mean, a Jersey Shore setting, summer romance, and adventure? I don't think it can get much more summery than that! It also didn't hurt that I've enjoyed Jennifer's previous books - How My Summer Went Up in Flames and Famous Last Words are perfect poolside reading material!

As it turns out, August and Everything After did put me in a summery mood; however, it also brought way more heart and emotion to the tabl *3.5 stars*

August and Everything After seemed like the perfect start-to-summer read. I mean, a Jersey Shore setting, summer romance, and adventure? I don't think it can get much more summery than that! It also didn't hurt that I've enjoyed Jennifer's previous books - How My Summer Went Up in Flames and Famous Last Words are perfect poolside reading material!

As it turns out, August and Everything After did put me in a summery mood; however, it also brought way more heart and emotion to the table than I had anticipated!

At its heart, August and Everything After is a book about growing up, making the hard decisions in life, and learning to love not only other people but also yourself. When the book first begins Quinn is in a state of constant indecision. She doesn't know what to do now that she's graduated, and she doesn't know how to express that to her overly driven mother and sister who think college is the only option out there.

I found Quinn's voice to be realistic and I feel that it will appeal to readers who are in the same position as Quinn, having one monumental era come to an end and not knowing what to do next. I felt for Quinn. It's hard making the big choices after high school (been there, done that!), and it's even harder when you're still dealing with the pain of losing someone you loved. What I admired the most about Quinn, however, was how willing she was to take chances. Yes, sometimes they led to incredibly embarrassing moments (i.e. fire rescue disaster) or even heartbreak, but they also led to some great growth - moments in which I was yelling "Go Quinn!"

I also LOVED the aunt-niece dynamic here! Aunt Annie and Quinn were two peas in a pod. I liked that Annie and Quinn both helped each other out over the course of the summer. Annie helped Quinn see that it's okay to make mistakes and take chances, but they should never stop you from growing, for reaching for more. On the other hand, Quinn helped Annie see that just because something ended, it doesn't mean that it has to be over over. Their relationship was honest and heartwarming, containing plenty of "aww" moments as well as "oh darn."

Now for the part that I'm iffy about: Malcolm, the sexy misunderstood musician. I think we've all encountered Malcolms in our lives - boys who we know are nothing but trouble but couldn't resist simply because of how swoony they were. On one side, I liked Malcolm. He played a huge role in Quinn's summer, helping her make some big decisions. He also was pretty irresistible. I can understand why Quinn why was so taken by him. He had that sexy musician charm for sure, and he used that to his benefit. On the other hand, I felt that their relationship was unhealthy. I didn't like that Quinn took on the savior role here, always feeling as if it was up to her to keep Malcolm's sobriety in check. That's a hard role for anyone, especially someone who is already facing a lot in their own life. There were so many moments in which I wished I could reach through the book and knock some sense into Quinn, to tell her that she it wasn't solely up to her, that it wasn't okay that he was always making such weak promises. I will admit that sometimes their back-and-forth relationship grew old; however, I appreciated the end result. I won't say too much, but Jennifer did a great job of wrapping it up. There were some shaky "oh my goodness" moments, but I couldn't have been happier by the end.

Overall, August and Everything After is a relatable read, perfect for the summer! While it isn't my favorite book by Jennifer (How My Summer Went Up in Flames remains my favorite), it still demonstrates how great Jennifer's contemporaries are. I can't wait to read more by her!

*ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

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Aug 15, 2020 M. [storme reads a lot] rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, contemporary, ebooks, young-adult, libby-books

Not your typical summer romance at all. I definitely enjoyed it, but I still think it ended a little bit less well than I wanted. It’s realistic, but I think sometimes I want more happy endings. Oh well. Still a pretty great book.

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Mar 05, 2018 Camila Roy ••RoyIsReading•• rated it liked it

RATING: 3/5

*I recieved an e-ARC from Edelweiss and Sourcebooks Fire in exchange for an honest review*

Well that was fast! Three and a half hours to be exact. But this is a short book so I’m not surprised.

I thought this book was about Quinn and her attempts to get her life on track during the summer.
In reality, it’s about her falling in love with Malcolm, whose life is also really messed up.

Obviously I enjoyed the book but it’s kind of misleading. Quinn’s issues were barely acknowledged until t ...more

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Jul 23, 2019 Kelly Brigid ♡ rated it it was ok

Shelves: audiobook, romance, young-adult, fiction, contemporary

♡ Well, I suppose I was bound to read a disappointment some time this year. Unfortunately, I found August and Everything After quite problematic, with a toxic relationship and unremarkable characters. As soon as we're introduced to the two main characters, it's clear that both are dealing with their own struggles - guilt, grief, and addiction to name a few. I hoped this novel would be a sincere story about two individuals who help one another come to terms with or alleviate some of these challen ♡ Well, I suppose I was bound to read a disappointment some time this year. Unfortunately, I found August and Everything After quite problematic, with a toxic relationship and unremarkable characters. As soon as we're introduced to the two main characters, it's clear that both are dealing with their own struggles - guilt, grief, and addiction to name a few. I hoped this novel would be a sincere story about two individuals who help one another come to terms with or alleviate some of these challenges. Instead, I was met with something else entirely ... and not for the better.

♡ The rushed and toxic romance was absolutely awful. I'll cut to the chase and express why this relationship did not work for me. The leading male character, Malcolm has been recovering from an opioid addiction that was spurred several months prior to the events in the novel. Two of his fellow band members were killed in a car accident, and Malcom has been dealing with grief ever since. He confides in Quinn about this, and although the romance starts out sweet (albeit, VERY rushed), it quickly evolves into a relationship formed on nothing but force and manipulation. Malcolm pressures Quinn into doing a few things she doesn't feel comfortable it, then proceeds to snap at her when she carries out his wishes. Not to mention he uses both physical force and emotional manipulation to execute power of her.

♡ I also didn't find the writing style or humor unique. This is a shame, since I did enjoy Doktorski's other novel, How My Summer Went Up in Flames. Unlike that one, I wasn't able to become fully invested in the lives of the characters nor the story line. I admired Quinn's development by the end, as well as the overall conclusion of the novel. I honestly felt as though the last 5% of the book was the most realistic part.

♡ The relationship between Quinn and her aunt is executed well. It felt realistic, and I liked how it wasn't picture perfect, so to say. They had their ups and downs (as did Quinn's relationship with her mother, for that matter), but every argument that arose was over sensible issues. This was refreshing to see, since many YA novels don't pay heed to the worries and concerns adult figures have about the lives of the teenagers.

♡ Personally, I don't believe the few silver linings of this novel outweigh its issues. Even if the romance didn't emit disrespect and sheer rudeness on Malcom's part, the writing and story don't offer much interest. Perhaps this story simply wasn't Doktorski's niche. The novel I had read by her before is very amusing, and far closer to the light-hearted, carefree side of the contemporary spectrum. If I were to recommend any of her works, it would certainly be that one, and not August and Everything After.

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Apr 10, 2018 Sara (sarabara081) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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August and Everything After was a book I was dying to read with a promise of angst, drama, and romance. On the outside, it’s a story about a girl who has graduated high school and is unsure about what comes next in life. A concept that really resonated with me on a personal level. Spending the summer living with her aunt on the Jersey shore, Quinn is hoping for the inspiration she needs and finds herself in a whirlwind romance with a musician n You can find more of my reviews at Forever 17 Books.

August and Everything After was a book I was dying to read with a promise of angst, drama, and romance. On the outside, it’s a story about a girl who has graduated high school and is unsure about what comes next in life. A concept that really resonated with me on a personal level. Spending the summer living with her aunt on the Jersey shore, Quinn is hoping for the inspiration she needs and finds herself in a whirlwind romance with a musician named Malcolm. Once you delve further inside the story you also find one about grief, guilt, and the struggle to move on.

While the romance plays a huge part in this story, I don’t consider this a romance novel at all but a coming of age novel where a romance acts as a stepping stone. Quinn has never fully come to terms with the grief and guilt she feels over her best friend’s death years ago. It holds her back on many levels and it’s hard for her to move on from those feelings. While working at one of her summer jobs she meets Malcolm, a musician who also recently suffered a great loss in an accident – his bandmates, his friends. They easily come together because of their shared grief and also their love for music as Quinn is a burgeoning drummer. Malcolm’s music speaks to Quinn so personally and she helps him start a new band and build the sound of his new songs. They are quick to fall into this whirlwind summer relationship but it turns out to be very complicated.

Malcolm is the sort of characters who is so imperfect but worth rooting for. He is complex and not at all mentally ready for a relationship since he is newly in recovery from a drug addiction, and I think as soon as I found that out I just knew this was about to get messy. Quinn developed this strong need to save and protect him that seemed to stem not only from her deep compassion but also her feelings from her friend’s death. Despite an obvious connection and their best intentions, it’s a very unhealthy relationship right from the get-go. Mistakes are made and feeling are hurt. But I truly adored each of these characters despite all of that and wanted only the best for them.

As we explore Quinn’s anguish over losing her friend even all these years later, my heart truly broke for her. Despite entering a complicated relationship and me disagreeing with some of her thoughts and actions, I found the path she took was exactly what worked best for her in the end. She learned so much about herself and what she wanted and needed in her life. I love seeing a character grow so much in strength and self resolve. Her aunt is a huge player in the story who is a wonderful support system. I adored all their little moments together. A few additional side characters and new friends were also a delight.

So while I found the romance to be important, the story is so much for than that. It’s quite real and raw with an ending that felt bittersweet. I’m so glad I gave this one a chance! ...more

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May 11, 2018 Roxanne rated it really liked it

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May 03, 2018 Christina (Confessions of a Book Addict) rated it liked it

Shelves: for-review, beach-read, arc, ya-realistic-fiction

Quinn is dealing with a lot of guilt as her best friend died in a car accident that she feels responsible for. After a scandal at home involving a teacher, Quinn is spending the summer at the Jersey Shore at her aunt's house and working at the local bar. She is supposed to be figuring out what is next for her and come up with some sort of plan, but it's harder than it looks. She is definitely distracted by local musician, Malcom. He is the quintessential rocker and encourages her to play drums o ...more

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May 17, 2018 Samantha (WLABB) rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary, ya, arcs, audiobooks

I was expecting a breezy, summer romance, but this was not that kind of book. There are light and fun parts, but mostly, it was the story of a girl, who was so broken under the weight of years of guilt and the loss of her best friend, that she was losing sight of herself and any long term goals.

I really liked
• The setting - this book was set in my home state, NJ, and it is always a treat to recognize so many places when I read a book.
• The 90s references - I am a lover of 80s and 90s music, and ...more

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Aug 24, 2018 Melissa rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2018-read-books

DNF @ 48% (Audiobook)
1.5 out of 5 stars

The whole time I was like...

I don't know if it was just me but I felt that there wasn't any background information for the characters and the story started in a odd place, there should have been more details added to the beginning to make it all flow together. Everything felt rushed, one moment the characters were meeting at a bar and then they were sleeping together and in love. I was confused the whole time and had to DNF it because I couldn't take it any ...more

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Apr 02, 2018 Up All Night With Books rated it really liked it · review of another edition

***ARC provided by author for honest review***

It took me a little while to place the title of the book, but it really shouldn't have. August and Everything After is the title of the Counting Crows debut album (1993) about change and redemption and forgiveness. Jennifer Salvato Doktorski takes that theme to heart in this coming of age story centered around Quinn.

Quinn has just graduated from high school and is spending the summer at the shore with her aunt while she figures or what she wants to d ...more

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Jul 17, 2020 Tammy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Enjoyed watching Quinn come into her own in the story. Romance played a little part but was not the main focus of the book. Story was steady paced and had great secondary characters. Love Auntsie. She reminded me a little of Spiderman's Aunt May in the current movies. There is not a happily ever after ending but a hopefully ever after ending. ...more

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Mar 28, 2018 Tracy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2018, favorites, kindle-book, own-it, romance, young-adult, netgalley

I originally wanted to read this book based on the title alone. One of my favorite albums of all time is August and Everything After by Counting Crows. And what an appropriate title for this book. I connected immediately to the main character of Quinn, she reminded me of my 18 year old self even though these days I am closer to her aunt's age. I really enjoyed all of the musical references and especially the references to the 90's grunge movement. Something that was very realistic to me is what ...more

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Dec 04, 2017 Teresa rated it really liked it

This book sucked punched me into crying...I can admit that right?! I wasn't expecting tears to flow but they did and all I can say is it is because of the lovely, touching story that Doktorski has written.
Quinn is floundering...haven't we all at some point in our life...She is mourning the death of her best friend, trying to figure out a way to connect with both her mother and sister and she has no idea what to do after high school.
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May 11, 2018 Megan Leprich rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I received a copy of this book from Sourcebooks Fire in exchange for my honest review. I'm a huge fan of Sarah Dessen so I was intrigued by this book when it was compared to her novels. It was a great fast young adult read that I did enjoy. The ending kinda threw me for a loop but I liked the writer's style and how she interpreted each character.

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Jul 13, 2018 Anne Oftedahl rated it really liked it

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Dec 09, 2020 Kate rated it it was ok · review of another edition

2.5 stars

Oh my goodness. This book had so much potential and just poor writing skills. There was so much telling in the first third and not enough showing. I don’t need to be told every single detail.

The only reason I made it through to the end was the chemistry between Quinn and Malcolm. Even though some things happen and they share their secrets waaayyy too soon in the relationship.

I’ve seen all of this done better. And that end was just too open-ended and a rushed mess imo. I wanted to like ...more

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May 09, 2018 Blodeuedd Finland rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, fiction, audiobook, romance

This one felt like more than YA, maybe it is NA then.

Quinn is done with HS and is drifting. She has a summer to decide whether do go to College or something else. And her mum wants answers like yesterday. She is staying with her aunt (who was super cool and loves music), and working in a bar.

She has a past, wrong guys and the loss of her bestie. Poor Quinn still blames herself. And this was my second book about losing a best friend in a short while. This one dealt with it differently.

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Feb 26, 2018 Kat rated it really liked it

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May 04, 2018 Laura's Book Addiction rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018-to-read

August and Everything After was definitely not what I was expecting but turned out just what I needed it to be.

It's a look at family, addiction and grief. I give complete props to Jennifer for the way she dealt with each subject in a delicate but realistic way.

Quinn was a marvellous character and I loved her back story and how she tries to overcome her grief, and maybe acceptance and how to move on from all that she's feeling.

The story really hit home with me and I definitely shed some tears ...more

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Apr 09, 2018 Jess (The Cozy Reader) Kennedy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Loved this book!
Quinn was an awesome character. She was complex and interesting. Her aunt was also very cool.
I loved the guest characters such as her mom, sister, and friend.
Malcolm was an interesting character as well. He has deep rooted issues that rear up and cause issues for him and Quinn.
The music element made this book though. Seeing Q and Malcolm mesh when music was involved was bliss.
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May 07, 2018 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really loved this book. The characters were well developed, the plot was believable and realistic, and the development was well thought out and beautiful. I love damaged characters and boy, did this book deliver on that front. If you are looking for a fairy tale happy ending, this isn’t your book, but if you want something a little closer to reality, this fits the bill. I highly recommend this one! You won’t regret it.

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May 30, 2018 booksbyebl rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book was a little slow going for me until about 45% in, then it just flew by. Quinn is staying with her ‘Auntsie’ at the Jersey Shore for the summer after some things went down after her best friend dies and she hooks up with her teacher. So her mom sends her to stay with her aunt. She’s working at a bar when she meets Malcolm who has struggled with addiction in the past but is now sober. This book hits on some serious topics like, addiction and self harm, but had a good romance as well. I ...more

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Dec 22, 2017 Diana rated it it was amazing

Another great read by Doktorski...summer or not. Doktorski has a knack for capturing the essence of the Jersey Shore and teenage angst. Her most mature plot to date filled with solid characters who leave you wanting more and balanced with a perfect dose of sarcasm.

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Jan 29, 2018 Angie Elle marked it as to-read

A book named after my favorite album of all time? SIGN. ME. UP!

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Nov 07, 2018 Daisy rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018-reads

Definitely, definitely not the ending I was expecting. I'm a sucker for happy endings but I wouldn't use that phrase to describe this. I'd say it's an ending of happy possibilities and sometimes, that's better than a happy ever after. ...more

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May 29, 2019 Sarah {The Bookish Knitter} rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019, ya, contemporary-romance

4 Stars

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Jun 04, 2019 Ashley ❣️ rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed this book I also loved how the characters in this book overlapped with the characters in her other book the summer after you and me! I felt like this book was more pure than the other one and dealt with harder more intense topics and I feel like that made it worth it to read especially with the family aspect I felt that was a huge part in this book

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About Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

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Jennifer Salvato Doktorski is the author of the YA novels, HOW MY SUMMER WENT UP IN FLAMES, FAMOUS LAST WORDS, a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year, THE SUMMER AFTER YOU & ME, a YALSA Teens' Top 10, and AUGUST & EVERYTHING AFTER.

Her first paid writing gig was as an editorial assistant for the North Jersey Herald & News, where, in addition to developing a life-long passion for co ...more