Auden comes from a broken family. Her recently divorced parents won't speak to each other, and when they do its more yelling than actual conversation. Auden's tired of her tension-filled life. So when her father's new wife extends an invitation to stay at her father's new home, Auden jumps on the opportunity. A job at her stepmother's boutique throws her into an uncomfortable situation though: being a teenager. With her perfectionist mother and parent's constant fighting all her life, Auden's missed out on life. So this summer she'll get a crash course on girl talk,friendship, and crushes. Crushes such as aloof loner Eli. A fellow insomniac, together the two embark on night-filled adventures. Adventures full of laundry, pie, and the intense world of stunt biking. But these nights will also expose them both: secrets will be revealed and trust put to the test.
Well boys and girls Sarah Dessen does it again. "Along for the Ride" captures the complete essence of teenage life. Auden's story is something that all teens can relate to. The plot deals with so many real life situations: divorce, remarriage, step-siblings, family, friendship, hook-ups, guilt, death, and of course finding true love. I loved Auden mainly because she was a novice to all things teenager. It was hilarious reading her take on "being a teenager". Dessen does an amazing job of making all the side characters unforgettable with their unique personalities. Although the book gives off a light and fluffy look, there are serious underlying issues that Dessen address perfectly. The cover may throw potential readers off, but I can vouch for "Along for the Ride" and assure skeptics it is far from frivolous writing. So five cheers for the writing style, character dynamics, and story line, and as much as I love Sarah Dessen I have to give half a boo for Auden's whiny nature at times. Result? A book that will easily become a favorite you will want to reread over and over again.
Cheers:5
Boos: .5
Result: Amazing
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