The Rest of the Story

"With one foot in her father's world and one in her mother's, Emma Saylor tentatively navigates issues of class, addiction, and identity. Hers is a summertime journey of self-discovery, family secrets, and first love, and it's exactly where Dessen shines brightest." - ALA Booklist

"A rich, patient story about a teen girl who craves family and an understanding of her roots after suffering a tragic loss." - Publishers Weekly

"A beautiful addition to Dessen's repertoire, and an examination of conflicting social classes, strained familial relationships, and delightfully evolving romance that is unforgettable." - School Library Journal

"There's no magic that lets us actually live in books yet, but plunging into the cold, clear waters of Dessen's slowly winding summer-spell, a tale of family lost and found, is pretty darn close." - New York Times Book Review

"Dessen's latest novel is largely about the ups and downs of family... [with] heartwarming reminders of the inherent connections, despite time and separation." - Horn Book Magazine