Review: Saint Anything

Obtained Copy from: Library
Number of pages: 432
Rating: 5/5 Stars


Overview from Goodreads:


"Sydney has always felt invisible. She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family’s attention and, lately, concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton’s serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world.

Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. There’s effervescent Layla, who constantly falls for the wrong guy, Rosie, who’s had her own fall from grace, and Mrs. Chatham, who even though ailing is the heart of the family. But it’s with older brother Mac—quiet, watchful, and protective—that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last."



Dessen never disappoints. This book truly shines. We all have something in common with Sydney, whether we realize it or not. We all have felt guilt and pain in our lives, and Sydney's character perfectly voices how it feels to deal with the guilt from someone else's actions.

This book also contains the famous Dessen love story-and it's perfect. It's not too much, not too little, it was done in a way that added to the storyline, and made it shine in a way that makes Dessen truly a master at her craft. The characters were some of her best yet, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for her next novel! 

A fabulous read from start to finish, Saint Anything is perfect.