This Lullaby

I don't really read contemporary or general fiction type of books as i'm more of a paranormal kinda girl but whenever i see one of Sarah Denssen's books, i pick it up. her style of writing is different and not predictable and i love it.

Remy likes control and order in her world and when lanky, i'm in a band Dexter bumps her, she has some difficulty getting her bearing.
I didn't expect the outcome of this story and i liked it. The characters all have their on little story to tell just by their actions and i would have liked this to be a series.
One thing i got out of this book is this; don't be so scared of change, sometimes change is good.

This Lullaby just kept surprising me and surprising me. Through every twist and turn I thought I knew what was coming next, but then SURPRISE, no I didn't. The characters really got to me and I WISH with a power in me that even wishing wells would be surprised about, that this would turn into a sequel.

But, have no fear, because I think Sarah Dessen liked her characters for than usual as well because...they do come back! Yay! Not quite in a series, but in Just Listen they're hidden in there.

So once you're done with this book but are still suffering from your book hangover, read Just Listen.

I highly recommend this book. It is incredible which is no surprise. Sarah Dessen never seems to disappoint.

I have read all of Sarah Dessen’s book and they are all amazing and deserve a read from everyone.

Oh, this book was so good. The name Remy is freaking adorable, and then I see the name Dexter and I'm thanking Mrs. Dessen for even being alive. She always seems to write the most beautiful novels, with the same formula. But that's okay, it works. And she wrote the character Dexter, and I can only hope somewhere out there he is real!

Reader reviewed by Wiesteria

Remy knows from her mothers many failed marriages that
happily-ever-after does not exist and that the best relationship is a
temporary fling, which is exactly what she needs for the summer before
college. Until Dexter literally crashes into her. He is everything she
dislikes in a guymessy, gangly, and a musicianbut he is also
relentless and she cannot shake him off.  Suddenly none of her previous
relationship rules applies and Remy finds herself wondering if the
summer fling she so wanted is even possible anymore.

Remy is a character that, if done incorrectly, can become extremely
irritating. She is confident, accomplished, and has seen it all. People
refer to her as a cold-hearted bitch, which she takes pride it in. You
can call her cynical, but she no doubt sees herself as realistic. Such a
self-assured character is very difficult to portray and Dessen does it
well, by not going too over the top with the cynicism and blending in
some vulnerability that readers can identify with when they read about
how witnessing failed relationships has shaped Remys view of life. She
is a three dimensional character who, though is perfectly in control of
her life, is too afraid to take the risks necessary to connect with
other people. Dexter, on the other hand, is her complete foil, which is
probably why she finds it so hard to handle him. He is assertive,
impulsive, andunlike herbelieves in fairytale stuff like destiny. He
is not good-looking in the traditional sense, but his charisma is
overwhelming and seeps out of the pages. He dives headfirst into love,
something that Remy does not dare to do and that is what ultimately
makes her so attracted to him. Their relationship has an incredibly
awkward and tender feel to it, and Dessen skillfully uses it soften up
Remys otherwise harsh personality.

But this really is not a love story in the sense that the
relationship really is not the focus. While Remys relationship with
Dexter certainly is the catalyst for her character development, This Lullaby
as a whole is about Remy growing into herself, about her learning to
relax and take life as it is rather than continuously shielding herself
from it. Dessen has the setting down pat: the summer before going off to
college. This, in anyones life, is a monumental moment. It is a time
of change, a time of goodbyes and a time of anticipation. Remy, who will
be traveling all the way across the country, is leaving behind all that
she has known and even if she claims to be glad about it, the
uncertainty is still there. She struggles with her identity, of her
place in her mothers marriage, of her place as her brothers confidante
now that he has a girlfriend, and of her place with her own friends who
are surprised at the change she undergoes after she meets Dexter.
Ultimately, the romantic relationship matters little compared to whether
Remy can come out as a stronger person in the end.

This Lullaby is a slice-of-life story, a story of growing up
and learning that love exists, but requires a bit of pain and a lot
compromise. The writing flows and draws you in extremely quicklyI was
lost the minute I read the first line. Remys voice is dominant
throughout the entire book and resonates strongly within me, even though
I myself am not a control-freak with a chip on my shoulder. Her
insecurities and worries are understandable for someone with her
childhood and you just cannot help but root for her. This is a perfect
example of what good YA fiction should read like. It is a shame that
Sarah Dessen is one of the few authors who can pull it off.

Reprinted from my blog: www.reviewsrantsandramblings.wordpress.com

Reader reviewed by Jewelie Elsbree

From the very first time that Dexter spoke to Remy I absolutely knew I was in for a very romantic and thrilling ride!!! (Pardon the pun: Along for the Ride, another one of Sarah Dessen's beautifully awesome novels) This book was my first Sarah Dessen novel that I had read, and I was more than happy with the outcome of reading this first! I absolutely loved Dexter, and wonder to myself how Sarah creates such amazing guy characters that make all of us girls swoon!!! The plot itself was adoringly sweet and I loved the ending also!!! It is definitely a must read for all of you hopeless romantics out there!

Reader reviewed by katherine

This Lullaby is a GREAT book. I've heard that Sarah Dessen is one of the greatest writers of our generation, but didn't believe it. Until now. I just finished reading this book, and wow she really knows how to relate to all her young adult readers.
This Lullaby is about a teenage girl, Remy, who just graduated high school. During the duration of the three months before she begins college, she deals with: her mothers new marriage to husband number five,  hanging out with her friends before they all start their new lives, and with boys.
Usually, Remy has the upper hand in her relationships. She's the who always does the dumping. Tough that changes when she meets Dexter. He's messy, clumsy, and he's a musician. These are all things that she doesn't like in guys. The only problem is that she can't seem to end things with him. There's just something about him that gets to her.

Unfortunately, you're going to have to read the book to find out the outcome. I recommend that you read this book. Join Remy going through the challenges of her mothers relationship while trying to understand what is happening to her. This is a great book. You will not be disappointed.

Reader reviewed by Agustina Gonzalez

Remy Starr, a young gradate from high school who doesnt believe in love. After seeing her mothers many failed marriages. The she meets Dexter Jones, lead singer of the Truth Squad. Remy is settled she will never fall in loves and she doesnt love Dexter. That hes just a summer fling and nothing more. In the end they have a relationship

The story contains the beauty of love. I really did have a great time reading the book. Sarah Dessen gives the virtue of love in every page. Love is beauty.

Reader reviewed by KimJo

All of Sarah Dessens books are AMAZING! i have read them all and there is not a single one that i wouldnt sare with my friends. i love how they all tell about the problems that people go threw. like eatting disoders and being addicted to drugs. and even just every day drama. it really makes you think about what other people may be going through. it gives you a different view of the world in each book. i also love how every book is conected in some way. like in Just Listen, Owen and Annabel go to a club to watch the band that Dexter is in. i think ive read every single one of these books in one day. its just so hard to put them down!!

Reader reviewed by Kryztel

OH MY GOD, I just love this book! This was the first  Sarah Dessen's book i have read! And i'm 100% reading all of her books! I love Dexter and Remy they are so cute together! I just love them.  Each of
Dessen's novels are absolutely amazing, you can't put it down until
it's finished.