Scan barcode
daphx00's review against another edition
4.0
My first Sarah Dessen book! And it did not disappoint. We follow Colie on her trip to her aunt while her mother tours the entire world with her diet program. Colie lands a job at the Last Chance Cafe and everything gets better and better from then on.
Keeping the Moon is a story of self discovery and a coming of age of sorts, because Colie is rediscovering herself. She lost a lot of weight, yet she never got used to getting attention or having friends or anything of that.
I loved how Colie, besides discovering herself, also started looking at the world and the people around her in a different way. I loved Norman and I loved how he got more and more involved in the story as I flipped the pages.
Yes, this is a story we've seen before in one way or another, but that didn't make me enjoy it any less. Dessen's writing was pleasant to read and I kept flipping the pages. It made me hungry for more Sarah Dessen - so more Sarah Dessen it is *scoops up second helping*.
My overall rating: 4/5
Four stars for Colie, Norman and Aunt Mira - who were probably the beginning of my Sarah Dessen frenzy.
(this review is published on my blog, http://lvngbooks.blogspot.com)
Keeping the Moon is a story of self discovery and a coming of age of sorts, because Colie is rediscovering herself. She lost a lot of weight, yet she never got used to getting attention or having friends or anything of that.
I loved how Colie, besides discovering herself, also started looking at the world and the people around her in a different way. I loved Norman and I loved how he got more and more involved in the story as I flipped the pages.
Yes, this is a story we've seen before in one way or another, but that didn't make me enjoy it any less. Dessen's writing was pleasant to read and I kept flipping the pages. It made me hungry for more Sarah Dessen - so more Sarah Dessen it is *scoops up second helping*.
My overall rating: 4/5
Four stars for Colie, Norman and Aunt Mira - who were probably the beginning of my Sarah Dessen frenzy.
(this review is published on my blog, http://lvngbooks.blogspot.com)
amandagibsonauthor's review against another edition
Awesome book
couldn't put it down, it was amazing. I love all of her books. I deff recommend it to everyone. probably one of my favs by her
couldn't put it down, it was amazing. I love all of her books. I deff recommend it to everyone. probably one of my favs by her
shelhunterr's review against another edition
5.0
This book was AMAZING. This is now my favorite Sarah Dessen novel ! Really good, HIGHLY RECCOMENDED !
caleb_makes's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
I read this years ago and all I remember is that it was wickedly fatfobic.
jgurniak's review against another edition
1.0
This is my 4th attempt to get into Sarah Dessen, and honestly I am still not getting it. Dreamland is so far the only one I actually finished because it had some level of depth and intrigue to the story, but everything else so far has been bland plots, and protagonists with no personalities. Sure, they have relatable moments but overall, they don't hold my attention.
I admit, Dessen's work does not align with my usual genres. I'm more about fantasy and thriller. I do enjoy a good romance or contemporary once in a while, but these don't do it for me.
I admit, Dessen's work does not align with my usual genres. I'm more about fantasy and thriller. I do enjoy a good romance or contemporary once in a while, but these don't do it for me.
andreea27's review against another edition
3.0
“Self respect. If you don't have it, the world will walk all over you.”
ec_newman's review against another edition
3.0
I expected more after reading the Truth about Forever. The romance was tacked on, not well-developed, although i loved the friendship element and Colie's insecurities were very real and believable. Just kinda disappointed. I'd hoped for something amazing.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
My fourth Sarah Dessen book for my summer challenge, and I can say this: I love it! I have bought it for my collection (hopefully that one will have grown quite a bit when summer is over).
I loved the main character, at times I wish should have more confidence (we often hear she is pretty), but luckily that is what the book is about. Her gaining confidence and her getting new friends who can help out.
Of course like all Sarah Dessen books there is a love interest, even 2 interests (I am still curious as to what happened to that other guy). We can of course easily see who she will pick. And yes, that is a bit predictable, but I don't mind it this time.
I loved how she transformed. From grumpy (trying to), having black hair/ring through her lip, to a happy girl who enjoys her life.
It was wonderful to see her finally talk back (to various people).
Isabel, Morgan and Norman and also Mira, are great characters and they really bring life and colour in the book. Every one of these characters has problems and they try to solve them or fix them.
The only thing that was a shame (though in the end I didn't feel like that anymore) was that this book was so short. Most Sarah Dessen books are around 300+ to 400+ pages, this one was just over 200 pages. In the end it didn't matter (I was worried it might be rushed), because everything was solved, fixed and done by page 200+.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I loved the main character, at times I wish should have more confidence (we often hear she is pretty), but luckily that is what the book is about. Her gaining confidence and her getting new friends who can help out.
Of course like all Sarah Dessen books there is a love interest, even 2 interests (I am still curious as to what happened to that other guy). We can of course easily see who she will pick. And yes, that is a bit predictable, but I don't mind it this time.
I loved how she transformed. From grumpy (trying to), having black hair/ring through her lip, to a happy girl who enjoys her life.
It was wonderful to see her finally talk back (to various people).
Isabel, Morgan and Norman and also Mira, are great characters and they really bring life and colour in the book. Every one of these characters has problems and they try to solve them or fix them.
The only thing that was a shame (though in the end I didn't feel like that anymore) was that this book was so short. Most Sarah Dessen books are around 300+ to 400+ pages, this one was just over 200 pages. In the end it didn't matter (I was worried it might be rushed), because everything was solved, fixed and done by page 200+.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
knuckledown's review
5.0
I first read this book in sixth grade on a plane trip to Florida. It was a comfort to me then, so I brought it along on my college campus visits to do the same thing. Rereading it (again) made me remember anew why I fell in love with Sarah Dessen. This book has all the colorful characters, humor, and life lessons that are present in all her work. However, it does this in over a hundred pages less than her most recent novels. This book escaped the complexity of her recent work, and it is a better story for it.
Keeping the Moon was always about Morgan and Isabel to me. They are the diner waitresses who befriend the main character Colie. They have always danced on the page for me like the most real people. Not to mention that they are bizarre life gurus. Morgan can teach us how mayonnaise is like men; Isabel hits us with the most simple and important message. That is, believe in yourself and it will make you strong. Every time I read this, I try to learn from them both.
Keeping the Moon was always about Morgan and Isabel to me. They are the diner waitresses who befriend the main character Colie. They have always danced on the page for me like the most real people. Not to mention that they are bizarre life gurus. Morgan can teach us how mayonnaise is like men; Isabel hits us with the most simple and important message. That is, believe in yourself and it will make you strong. Every time I read this, I try to learn from them both.
dunder_mifflin's review against another edition
1.0
I honest to god hated this book. It was nothing in particular, I just didn't like the main character, or any of the other characters all that much. Isabel was okay, but she was pretty much the only character I somewhat enjoyed reading about. Everything was over the top, everything was so predictable, the relationships were bleh, the pacing was terrible, and I really wish I'd liked it but I didn't. I don't want to be too critical but, like, I literally disliked everything about this, even though everyone I'm friends with on here seems to have given it a good/great review...