Danbi Kwon Kwon itibaren Kamar Para, Assam 781307, Hindistan
This is the first Sarah Dessen book I've read. I have no idea how me putting into words will really explain how great this book is, but I will try. This book grabbed my heart full force at the very beginning. I felt like I was reading Ruby's diary. Sarah Dessen's writing really makes you feel like you are in her character's world. This was such a fluid read that before I knew it I had read half the book in record time. I was so enthralled with the story, and at times I didn't think I could read anymore, only because my heart was breaking. Yes, this book made me cry, but it was the entirety of the story that made it such a happy read. You really get the moral of the story and it links through out the whole book. One word sums up this book for me, as it says in the book, FAMILY. I would recommend this book to ALL young adults, and even parents, Just EVERYONE. Not that this story hit home for me in all aspects, but it certainly did in a few. I was a trouble maker when I was Ruby's age. I had loving parents that supported me 100%. I took advantage of that, ditched school, did drugs, and drank alcohol. I am not proud of it, but I don't regret it either. I think it made me the strong woman I am today. What I do regret is putting my parents through the worry. Reading this, I saw what Jaime and Cora went through, physically and emotionally with Ruby at the beginning of her living with them. Ok, before I tell you all my life story in a review, I will just say that for my first read by Sarah Dessen, I LOVED IT! As a matter of fact, I went out and bought 4 more books by her. I am a fan!