Once and for All

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Overview

Beloved author Sarah Dessen's latest novel set in the exciting and romantic world of wedding planning is now in paperback. A #1 New York Times bestseller.

Is it really better to have loved and lost? Louna's summer job is to help brides plan their perfect day, even though she stopped believing in happily-ever-after when her first love ended tragically. But charming girl-magnet Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged now that he's met the one he really wants. Maybe Louna's second chance is standing right in front of her.

Sarah Dessen’s many fans will adore this latest novel, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story with humor, romance, and an ending that is so much more than happily-ever-after.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780425290354
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/22/2018
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Sarah Dessen is the author of twelve previous novels, which include the New York Times bestsellers Saint Anything, The Moon and More, What Happened to Goodbye, Along for the Ride, Lock and Key, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby. Her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were made into the movie How to Deal.

Dessen’s books are frequently chosen for the Teens’ Top Ten list and the list of Best Fiction for Young Adults. They have been translated into twenty-five languages. Sarah Dessen is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult division of the American Library Association, recognizing her significant contribution to young adult literature.

Sarah Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest honors in creative writing. She lives in North Carolina with her family.

Visit Sarah at sarahdessen.com.

Hometown:

Chapel Hill, NC

Date of Birth:

June 6, 1970

Place of Birth:

Evanston, Illinois

Education:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, degree in English.

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Praise for Once and For All:

“Dessen crafts a wonderful, raw, emotional story of love and relationships that will have you savoring each and every page.” – Buzzfeed

“Once and For All is Dessen's thirteenth novel — and they just seem to get better and better every time….her impact in the world of YA literature is undeniable.” – Bustle

"Once and For All will fulfill every hope and dream Dessen’s fans may harbor.” – Travel + Leisure

“Sarah Dessen is the queen of heartfelt, YA…. so having her back just in time for beach season is a real treat.” – Cosmopolitan

“Sarah Dessen’s middle name is summer. Okay, not really, but she certainly knows how to write a killer summer romance.” – HelloGiggles

“Dessen is the queen of heartfelt summery books and Once and For All is no exception.”– Seventeen

“Sarah Dessen… remains a pro at dishing out novels that mix together heartache, hope, and love.” – Bookish

“Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Dessen, the newest recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award, offers up her thirteenth novel, and it’s everything readers have come to love about her work….no one else does summer love like Dessen.” – Booklist

“Dessen’s expertise at creating a character faced with change is once again on display in this book that reminds readers that love is measured ‘not in minutes but in moments.’”– VOYA

Praise for Sarah Dessen's writing:

"Is there anyone who can write about what matters most to teens as well as Dessen can? I sincerely doubt it." —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister’s Keeper

"Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful." —Los Angeles Times

From the Publisher

Author Sarah Dessen is top-notch at fast-moving teen dialogue, and narrator Karissa Vacker is wonderful at delivering it. Vacker captures the witty sarcasm of Louna, who believes that the possibility of love is limited. Vacker nails the jaded attitude of an 18-year-old who’s been raised by a busy, problem-solving mother, a wedding planner extraordinaire. Vacker also reveals the deeper side of the hurt that underlies Louna’s views of love’s limitations. As Louna quickly rejects the romantic overtures of the wealthy, spoiled Ambrose, Vacker lets his genuine affection for her shine through despite Louna’s distain. The emotions that play out in this Dessen romance will captivate fans new and old. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

MAY 2017 - AudioFile

2017-03-29
Louna finds her cynicism about romance challenged when her family's wedding business hires Ambrose.After years facing brides with cold feet and badly behaved wedding guests, Louna has become skeptical about romance and plans on remaining single during her last summer before college. Luckily, the busy wedding schedule provides plenty of legitimate excuses for Louna to avoid opportunities to meet potential dates. That changes when satisfying a particularly fussy bridal party requires hiring the bride's brother, Ambrose. He's a lady's man who typically charms more than one potential date during every social gathering. But he professes honesty about his dating motivations, expresses genuine interest in his dates, and displays a sort of oddly enchanting "aw, shucks" dismissal of his ability to reel in girls. Louna's outwardly dismayed by his antics, but his clichéd (but adorable) gestures, such as impulsively adopting a rescue dog, begin to win her over. However, Louna's still tormented by the unexpected death of her first love. Flashbacks to their relationship combined with the way she reluctantly accepts the need to move forward too provide a bittersweet counterpoint to the traditional rom-com storyline. Louna's lovingly depicted gay godfather provides a bit of diversity in the otherwise apparently straight, white cast. Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans. (Romance. 12-16)

Kirkus Reviews