#11 The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

[Chris]

This thread is to discuss our Monthly Read The Rest of the Story. Please use Spoiler tags and indicate where you are in the book, so members can read and post at there own pace throughout the month . Enjoy!

[Deanna]

I am going to be reading this one as soon as my library hold comes in!

[MaryGrace]

I read an ARC of this and I absolutely loved it! I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks💕

[Chris]

I'm listening to this one on Audible.

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[It's really sad that Emma/Saylor wasn't a part of her mothers family for all these years. I'm loving learning the small lake family life right along with Emma. I like how she has this subconscious familiarity with things there and that her and Roo hung out like her mom and Roo's dad. (hide spoiler)]

[Chris]

Sorry, I didn’t comment on this one! I listened to it in Audible when I was driving so I never got around to commenting. I absolutely loved it. Finished (view spoiler)[ I loved this book! Saylors whole family at lake north were amazing. I loved Saylor getting to know her mom’s family, the history and all the stories. Some favorite moments were the make shift prom the cousins and friends did when Bailey was stood up! Bailey frustrated me so much at first, but her character grew on me more and more. The way she stepped up and helped Saylor when she got drunk. I adored Gordon! The photo Album and all the phone calls with Roo we’re wonderful. There were so many touching moments in this book and I can’t count how many times I teared up. It really was a wonderful coming of age story and Emma Saylor’s journey was beautifully written. (hide spoiler)]

[Deanna]

I'm also listening to it! Just started.

[Deanna]

Chris wrote: "I'm listening to this one on Audible.

Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

I agree. (view spoiler)[ I wonder why she was kept away from them. I also love Roo. I want them to be buddies like they were when they were kids...or more! I do think it's weird she doesn't insist with going by Emma since that's always what she's gone by. I think another name would be weird. (hide spoiler)]