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I'm really enjoying this book, and glad that I picked up the audiobook. I only have one chapter left, and I'm looking forward to seeing how everything turns out. So much great tension at the moment.

I’ve only read one Sarah Dessen novel, and to be honest, it was just ok to me. But I know a lot of people love her writing, so I thought I’d give this audiobook a chance. Mostly listening to it when I’m attempting to sleep, so I’m only 19% through after downloading it 10 days ago, but I’m interested to see where it will go.

Thirteen.

This is my first ever Sarah Dessen and so far it really isn’t doing much got me

I am 1-800- a fool

I love this book already! Summer books just hit different for some reason.

I hate how passive Sarah Dessen’s protagonists can be. Where’s your agency?! Don’t just let the boy you don’t like hold your hand in front of the boy you do like!! It’s so frustrating lol.

I hate that Dessen’s using actual dates bc knowing that the protagonist was born in 2000 makes me feel ancient lol.

Sarah Dessen was my go-to in middle school and early high school. Ready for the nostalgia

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

And yeah there is a lot of archetypes in this book my gosh. Favorite character so far is either Trinity or Gordon. Some of the scenes are going kid of fast but this next chapter is basically a retrospective point of view of the elusive, "boat crash" that killed Jack's dad. It's got serious Westing Game and Where the Red Fern grows vibes. Still don't really truly understand the sperate lake idealogy.

So I've been formally introduced to to Bailey(cousin, Jack(cousin), Roo(adolescents' best friend), Gordon(cousin), Saylor(main character), Mimi(grandmother), Oxford(step-grandfather), Celeste(Aunt), Trinity(cousin), the two college guys Collin and Blake, Sargent(second cousin), Waverly (the dead mom), Ryan and Bridget (the best friends), Amber(cousin), Nana, Taylor(Jack's jealous ex), Tracy(the really great step mom)

Really excited to read this book, been looking forward to t for quite some time.

i like saylor so much actually. idk what it is but sarah dessen's characters r simple, but none the less enjoyable to read. that's what i want to aim for in my own writing i feel like my style is similar to hers

sarah dessen is my middle school fave author i read all her books but this is a newer one so i am excited.. i hope its good!!!

Six.

i’m so bored. nothing exciting is happening

I’m a big fan of this book so far

Five.

Omg Saylor’s dad and stepmom and nana are driving me nuts!!! How ignorant can you be?!?!!

Oh man...I know this chapter is going to be bad 😖🤭🤦🏻‍♀️

😂😂😂 “MAYDAY!” Screamed the kid on the Sunfish, which didn’t really help anything.

😂 ok I can’t help but laugh at this scene. Saylor’s dad and stepmom are like so into the boat and sailing and they’re spewing sailing lingo or boat lingo and they’re so nerdy about it and Saylor’s just sitting there bored outta her mind 😒 LOL

Omg Gordon is such a sweetie 😍

Awwwwwww😍

Omg this scene with Roo tagging along on Saylor’s dress hunt is so cute!!! 😍 I just can’t stop picturing Ethan Plath as Roo. Too cute.

Chapter Two.

So far so good! I love the family theme and how she's unfamiliar with her late mother's entire family.