Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen is a heartwarming, summer-fun story which also deals with important issues. Auden West’s parents are brilliant scholars who forced their daughter to grow up too fast, and miss the important parts of anyone’s childhood. One summer, Auden decides to move in with her father’s family at their oceanfront home. Soon she meets Eli, a quiet boy who is still haunted by his past. As the summer carries on, they set out on a mission to give Auden the experiences she never got as a child. This story, like the rest of Sarah Dessen’s, includes a hero, family drama, a love interest, and easy-to-read adventures. I strongly suggest this novel to the fans of Sarah Dessen, or anyone looking for light-hearted, self-discovery story with a touch of romance.

Reviewed by BHS student M. Holper