What Happened To Goodbye by Sarah Dessen Published by Penguin Teen on May 10, 2011
Genres: Contemporary
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Source: Bought
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Who is the real McLean?
Since her parents' bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out.
Combining Sarah Dessen's trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.
Sarah Dessen has always been one of my favorite authors and What Happened To Goodbye only reinforced my love of her books. It’s another feel-good chick-lit story that I couldn’t help but enjoy.
Mclean Sweet has lived in four towns in two years. She knows wherever they go she won’t stay long so she doesn’t make connections. She creates a new persona for each town but in Lakeview, things change. Mclean finally starts to be herself again and make friends but will it last? What happens when the next move comes?
Mclean Sweet is a typical Dessen character. She has her fair share of problems and a lot of them have to do with her messed up family. Dave enters the picture and he just makes things more complicated. He was adorable in his own nerdy way. He was the perfect guy. Oh and Dessen does throw in a character from her previous books but I won’t go into detail about that.
The story was great. This is one Dessen book that actually dealt more with family issues than romance but I liked it. It was really well balanced and I liked reading it.
Overall, What Happened To Goodbye is a must-read for Dessen fans and if you haven’t read any of her books yet, check one out!
How funny! I posted by review for What Happened To Goodbye today, too.
I completely agree with everything you just said. And I love it when Sarah throws in repeating characters in her books. It’s one of those “awww…I remember him/her!” moments.
Great review, sweetie!
Thanks for the review! I can’t wait to read this pne!
Great review, I have yet to get this one but it is on my wishlist 🙂
I just found out a minute ago that Sarah Dessen had a new book out and now I know its (as expected) great!!! I’ll take these as signs that I need to make a trip to B&N soon! Thanks for the!
Great review! I haven’t read this one yet but I want to, really bad!
Sarah is one of my favorite authors too. I’ve read most of her books and I loved them all. I still have to read this one and Along for the Ride. I cannot wait to get What Happened To Goodbye. Your review is fantastic and it makes me more excited to read it. Thanks, Katie! =D
I love Sarah Dessen because yes, there’s an awesome romance with a really nice boy, but there’s always so much else going on, so much of a focus on family or friendship that it turns into a classic novel.
I love her writing, and her flashbacks are perfect. Lots of people don’t like flashbacks, but Dessen does them perfectly and they add to the plot and characters!!
Lovely review 🙂