A dreamland where everything – and everyone – can be kept at arm’s length. Unable to deal with the family fallout when her elder sister runs away from home, Catlin finds herself withdrawing into a private world. Please Note: I don’t normally include spoilers in my reviews but I can’t really talk about my thoughts on Dreamland in any detail without giving away a key plot point, so proceed at your own peril! Dreamland was equally good, although I was surprised to find that it was a little darker than some of her other books and somewhat more unpredictable! I always know what to expect to an extent and know I’m going to be in for a good read. Her books almost have an sense of wistful familiarity for me now, each time I open a new novel it doesn’t take long before I relax into her writing style and escape into her stories with compelling characters. I love Sarah Dessen, she’s a great author and deals with teen issues in an intelligent and sensitive manner. Was I heavily emotionally impacted by this book though? Absolutely. I couldn’t say that I enjoyed this book, that would be the wrong word considering the subject matter. Emotional, frustrating and heartbreaking. Overall Impression: A gut-wrenching portrayal of a troubled teen.
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