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    The Moon and More

    Written by Sarah Dessen

    Narrated by Allie Gallerani

    3.5/5

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    A New York Times bestseller

    Luke is the perfect boyfriend: handsome, kind, fun. He and Emaline have been together all through high school in Colby, the beach town where they both grew up. But now, in the summer before college, Emaline wonders if perfect is good enough.

    Enter Theo, a super-ambitious outsider, a New Yorker assisting on a documentary film about a reclusive local artist. Theo's sophisticated, exciting, and, best of all, he thinks Emaline is much too smart for Colby.

    Emaline's mostly-absentee father, too, thinks Emaline should have a bigger life, and he's convinced that an Ivy League education is the only route to realizing her potential. Emaline is attracted to the bright future that Theo and her father promise. But she also clings to the deep roots of her loving mother, stepfather, and sisters. Can she ignore the pull of the happily familiar world of Colby?

    Emaline wants the moon and more, but how can she balance where she comes from with where she's going?

    Sarah Dessen's devoted fans will welcome this story of romance, yearning, and, finally, empowerment. It could only happen in the summer.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJun 4, 2013
    ISBN9781101617014
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    The Moon and More
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    Sarah Dessen

    Sarah Dessen is the number one New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She currently lives in North Carolina with her family.

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    Reviews for The Moon and More

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    • 2/5
      Certainly not one of Dessen's better books. I didn't engage with Emaline and the two male love interests, Luke and Theo, were uninspiring. Unlike other books by this author, I really struggled to finish this one.
    • 3/5
      Not my favorite book by Ms Dessen but a good story.
    • 4/5
      Another lovely Sarah Dessen book. My fav is still The Truth About Forever, but this was a comfy sumnmer read.
    • 5/5
      Why did I read The Moon and More?
      It is no secret that I love books by Sarah Dessen. In the past I have compared her books to snuggling up in laundry that is still warm from the dryer, so you can tell that my love runs deep. It's been kind of awhile since her last book. Okay, only two years but those two years have felt like a lifetime to me. When I discovered this book was going to be released and it would take place in my favorite little town of Colby I was beyond excited. I tried my best to get my hands on an ARC but failed miserably. I'm also incredibly cheap and prefer to support my local library over buying random books so I ended up on the wait-list. The wait was so worth it.

      What did I think of Emaline?
      I really loved Emaline as a main character! What I love most about Emaline is the fact that she isn't afraid to face her challenges head on. She isn't passive-aggressive by any means which I always appreciate in a character and a person. I love too that her head isn't ever in the clouds. She seems to be very grounded and realistic. Emaline may actually be one of my favorite of Dessen's characters.

      How was the romance?
      This book was surprisingly not completely about the romance. It was there but it wasn't really important. I think this book was more about Emaline coming into her own and figuring out what is actually important to her for once instead of focusing her life and attention on what is important to everyone else. I think many will find that they can relate.

      What was my favorite aspect of The Moon and More?
      There is SO much to love about this book. Fans of Dessen will especially love reading about some familiar characters and locations. I know I certainly enjoyed that aspect.

      In addition to that I think many will find this novel to be empowering. It seems that in much of Dessen's novels the girl is able to discover something about herself through a relationship with a boy. That is true in this novel as well, the difference being that in the end Emaline doesn't need those relationships or boys to succeed. She is able to figure out what is really important to her and has the ability to stand on her own two feet.

      How does this compare to other Dessen novels?
      I almost always have a similar complaint when I come to the end of one of Dessen's novels. I often find myself wishing that the relationships found throughout the novel were better developed so that I could better understand various aspects of the main character's life. I feel like Dessen did a fantastic job establishing the relationships found throughout this novel! I felt like I had a decent grasp on her relationship with just about every secondary character she comes into contact with. As a result Emaline feels like a real, complex person to me instead of a character I can only find within the book.
    • 3/5
      Although I am a fan of Sarah Dessen, this wasn't my favorite. I kind of feel like there was too many ideas that didn't quite come together in this book.
    • 5/5
      *I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley*Sarah's at it again with another stellar performance. Emaline is the kind of character everyone can get behind; she's not perfect, but she has a good head on her shoulders. Emaline's just graduated from high school, so the older teens will be able to relate. The descriptions of Colby (plus familiar characters and references) make me want to head to the fictional town and have a care-free week by the beach. This book ranks high on my list of favorites by Sarah (Along for the Ride and This Lullaby are also at the top). (less)
    • 2/5
      You're better than this, Sarah.
    • 5/5
      just finished this book like it a lot {spoiler alert}I really thought that Emailene and Theo would get back together at the end of the book I was sad when they didn't. I so think that she should date morris if he wasn't already dating Daisy. I just think she would be cute with her long time BFF. Emaline could have even gotten back with luke for all I care I just don't really like how she ends up single, anyways its a must read hope you like!!!
    • 3/5
      Not as good as some of her other books, but still okay.
    • 3/5
      I enjoy reading a Sarah Dessen book every once in awhile. They are usually fun and light. Sometimes you just need that! I was excited about making this my "beach book". However, I felt this book was just okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Just average.

      Sarah's writing is always solid; but, I wasn't as crazy about the characters this time around. They didn't move me like some many others have in the past.

    • 4/5
      "But you take the bad to get the great. That's just how it works, right?"

      Review to come. (busy with studies)
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. I'd heard that Sarah Dessen was amazing so I got this. A lovely summer read, especially whilst it's summer now... The storyline was clever and I loved the romance side to this book.
    • 4/5
      A solid entry into the Sarah Dessen canon about a strong female character who faces adversity in her family life and love life. Working in her family business at Colby realty, Emaline has just graduated from high school and looking forward to college. Living in a mixed family and dealing with a biological father who has been in and out of her life, Emaline is driven, demanding, and surrounded by a support system of friends. When she and long-time boyfriend Luke call it quits, she quickly finds herself involved in a relationship with Theo, an assistant to a filmmaker who are working in a project in small-town Colby about a reclusive artist. Emaline navigates a series of relationships, all the while figuring out what she wants from her life and from those people with whom she chooses to spend her time. During the summer she bonds with half-brother Benji and deals with the disappoint of her father breaking promises. An enjoyable, quick read.
    • 4/5
      Emaline is spending the summer between high school and college working for her family in the same small beach town she's lived in all her life (Colby - one of Dessen's regular destinations). The arrival of her biological father, stepbrother, and a couple of New York filmmakers take Emaline's summer and future in directions she never expected. This was a slower start for me than most of Dessen's have been, but it got better and better as it got going. By the end, I was invested in Emaline and her choices and her family, but these characters didn't stick with me like Ruby or Auden or Macy - I had to look up Emaline's name to write this! Still, Dessen does great work presenting complicated, strong, imperfect girls at turning points in their lives.
    • 4/5
       Timmarie L. GallagherELA: Class Period 63/3/15Book Review: The Moon and More “Omphaloskepsis. The art of studying your belly button,” (The Moon and More, pg. 237) is probably the only line from the entire story I can restate. The fictional story, The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen, told the story of a young girl's life during the summer before her life changed when she went to college. Emaline, the main character, has a kind, fun and handsome boyfriend, Luke. They have been together all through high school in their hometown Colby. The summer before college, Emaline, questions her relationship and falls for, Theo, a determined outsider who is helping to create a documentary on a local artist. Emaline, has both a father and a dad portray two very different people in her life. Her father had been absent throughout her life until she tries to contact him at age 10. He had met her mother while he was a tourist coming to visit a town close to where Emaline’s mom lived, North Reddemane. They had a great relationship over that summer and he had left her mom with Emaline. Her step dad, was the guy who did all the stuff a real dad would do. Emaline's father believes she should have a bigger life then what Colby can provide her and convinces her that an Ivy league school would be her best option. Theo agrees with her father and knows the great things that come from Ivy League schools, but Emaline also has the option to stay close to the deep roots she has with her mother, stepfather and sisters. This book shows the struggle of growing up and changing through a relatable and interesting story. I thought this book was engaging to read, interesting for the most part and relatable. Most of the plot was very engaging and interesting due to the detail the author used to describe the setting and characters, but other times I found the way the author worded the text was very difficult to understand and follow. I found myself being really hooked into the story for one second, then the next the story drifted away and became confusing. During the story the characters and emotions of the characters were very relatable due to my age. The struggles that Emaline are facing everyone faces at one point in life, the fear of not knowing, the fear of choosing the wrong path, or just messing up. Everyone eventually with come to a scenario where they will have to make a decision about what they want for their life.
    • 4/5
      Diving into another summer read, I found myself taken away by this story.1. Realism. This best thing this author does is great such realistic stories with great family dimensions. The stories are always more than what they seem with the characters learning so much more about themselves and others around them.2. I don’t need to be fixed. I love this storyline. Not everyone wants to be fixed. They are happy right where they are. They don’t need more cause what they have is enough. They are content with that and I love that Emaline is a content teenager. She has seen the mistakes her mother made and saw them for what they were.3. Love. The love interest in quite difficult in this book. First you have Luke is great. And then he makes some mistakes that make me question everything. And Theo. A great fast-paced guy who is always on the go looking for the next big thing. Personally, I think Emaline, needs to find some other guy. That’s all I’m saying.4. Parents. I really love that this book show some great family dimensions. Growing up with stepbrothers/sisters and half-brothers, I totally understood the family. They aren’t perfect but I adored the way Emaline’s family was always there for her.5. Realization. The best part of the book is the realization of life and situations. You see, you can have the moon and more without having it all. Emaline saw that. She was happy and knew exactly what she wanted. Watching her grow up, learning hard lessons made Emaline stronger and more aware of who she is.The Moon and More is a story of life and love. A coming of age tale, that touches elements that any reader can get into, The Moon and More is great.
    • 4/5
      I am on page 72 of The Moon and More‘s 435 pages and so I’m going to predict what happens. (If you don’t want a spoiler, stop now.) I could be way off base. Then, I’ll write what really happens and see how close I am. Why? Because there’s something to be said for consistency and Sarah Dessen is nothing, if not consistent. You know you’ll get a great teen romance/beach read and for the first 72 pages, nothing has happened to change my mind. So, here goes.Emaline, just graduated high school, lives in Colby, a resort town. Her grandparents started a summer rental business that she, her mother and her sisters work at. She’s in love with Luke, known him forever and has been going out with him for a few years. VIP renters get a special gift: a cheese/fruit platter and a bottle of wine. It’s Emaline’s job to deliver them. At one house, Sand Dune, she meets a guy her age, but doesn’t really chat. She sees him the next day and they do talk.Meanwhile, Emaline’s estranged father is in Colby to arrange the sale of his deceased aunt’s house and asks to have dinner with Emaline.So, the story can go one of two ways: (1) Emaline and unknown boy become friends testing her love for Luke and/or (2) Emaline’s father wants her to move in with him for the summer so she can get to know him and her half-brother, Benji…the separation testing her love for Luke. Somehow, unknown boy inserts himself into this scenario. Anyway, I predict Luke loses and unknown boy wins in the end.Read on to see how well I did….OK, so I was close in some respects and a little distant in others. Emaline’s father (as opposed to her dad, who is her adoptive father) is in town for the summer and indeed she does bond with Benji. Does she bond with her father as well? You’ll have to read on.Of course, unknown boy, Theo, and Emaline do go out. Who wins in the end, Luke or Theo? We’ll both have to read on because I’m 15 pages from the end and I don’t know.My overall opinion on The Moon and More? It is not my favorite Sarah Dessen book. (I really don’t know which one is.) That much I can say. There are some great characters in Morris and Daisy and Benji. There are some mediocre characters such as her sisters Amber and Margo and her father. There are some really annoying characters, who I won’t mention. The plot and writing are pretty typical Dessen. Regardless of the above,..as I was thinking of why it’s not my favorite book, three things popped into my mind. (1) Compared to all the ‘loner’ characters in Dessen’s books, Theo doesn’t hold up. (2) There’s no music in The Moon and More. I always liked that. And (3) Dessen makes all New Yorkers sound like (as someone close to me says) condescending assholes. As a New Yorker, I resent that.So, while I have, in the past, given Dessen’s books 5 out of 5 stars, for this one I’m leaning towards 3 1/2 to 4 stars.
    • 4/5
      In just a few short months, Emaline knows a lot will change. She's always lived in Colby, works for her family at a resort renting out beachfront properties to vacationers and has gone out with Luke since 9th grade. But she's going away to college - granted, not to Columbia, but to a college a few hours away - and change is coming whether she's ready or not.Nothing says "summer" like a new Sarah Dessen novel, but I wonder if I should give them a rest for awhile. Part of the trouble is I know what to expect - heroine at a crossroads, getting to know herself - and no matter the difference in packaging (in this case, Emaline has a happy but blended family, and her father is a more distant figure), it's lost some of its freshness and appeal to me. Or maybe I'm just getting old, and find it harder to relate to the main characters. Still, it wasn't a bad story; I read quickly and enjoyed it well enough. Emaline is a well-drawn, believable character, and I enjoyed her interactions with her step-sisters and mother. Her struggles between what the new boy, Theo, and her father (the distant one, not her dad) want for her and deciding what she wants will ring true for teens.
    • 4/5
      Emaline and Luke have dated all through High School, yet their seemingly perfect relationship in their seemingly perfect beach town ends the summer before college. Emaline starts dating Theo, a New York film student assisting his boss with a documentary on a local artist. Her distant biological father suddenly reappears in her life after at the same time. Trying to mend her relationship with her father makes her realize that maybe Theo isn't the best fit for her.
    • 3/5
      This book could have been entertaining and wonderful--even if it is a bit long. On the one hand, Emmaline is lovely and sweet and smart and tries just too hard to keep everyone happy which makes you hate the other characters even more. The creeps include 2 film people who hate small towns and are only there to make a documentary about a little known artist who is living like a hermit in the small town. Demanding, making excuses for themselves, typical jerks that I would have shoved out the door immediately. Then there is the family. The step-dad is OK in a construction worker "I'm going to drive everyone out of the house with my ideas" type way, the mother seems to have never grown up, the one sister is a bimbo and the other is a bossy little micro-manager fresh out of college and thus thinking she can run the world. Grandma is OK, but wish there were more of her....There is the extended family. A father who challenges her via e-mail with good questions and convinces Emmaline he will pay for her to go to an Ivy League school if she can get in--she does and he doesn't. There is a little brother that would be OK if you are into 10 year olds who are mildly irritating due to the fact they have been raised by weird parents. The friends are good. Daisy is fun and fresh, boyfriend Luke is ok even though he does hurt Emmaline (mild sex) and Morris is just Morris though he comes around big time in the end. So--good old-fashioned type girl surrounded by jerks who overcomes the odds. Just wish it hadn't taken 400+ pages to do so.
    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.Quick & Dirty: This was a cute contemporary read but parts of it really dragged for me.Opening Sentence: Here they come.The Review:Emaline has one summer left in her home town of Colby. She has lived in this small tourist town her whole life. She has had the same sweet boyfriend since 9th grade, but this fall she is leaving for college and she wants her last summer to be special. She works for the family business which is a place that rents out homes to tourists. She has always had a pretty close relationship to her family but sometimes working in a family business can be stressful. She has never really stepped much outside of her little world but this summer that is about to change.She was raised by her mother who got pregnant the summer before her senior year of high school. Emaline was adopted by her stepfather when she was 3 years old. She never even met her real father until she was 10. When she was getting ready to start applying for college her real father actually seemed to be interested and they started talking over email quite often. He offered to pay for college and wanted her to get into a good college if possible. She ended up getting into Columbia but when she informed her father of this he said that he would no longer be able to help her and has cut off all contact until now. It turns out he is coming to stay this summer and he is bringing his 10 year old son Benji with him. Emaline is hoping that she can reconnect with her father and maybe have a real relationship with him.On top of that she is starting to have problems with her long time boyfriend Luke. She has been with Luke forever, but sometimes Emaline wonders if they are really meant to be. Luke is familiar and safe, but sometimes that gets boring. There is a cute boy that has moved into one of her families rental homes. Theo is sweet and from New York and he is in Colby working on a documentary. He is way different than anything Emaline is use to and she finds him interesting and exciting. Emaline has a lot to learn about herself and what she truly wants in her life.Emaline is a very interesting character. There were times when I had a hard time liking her and other times when I adored her. She seems very ungrateful for what she has in life, but by the end she really finds herself and figures out what is really important. I feel that at times she was really naïve, but watching her learn and grow from her mistakes is what really made this book. You really get to see how her relationships in her life affect her and the choices she makes. Overall, I liked her as a character even with all her flaws.This was a pretty cute book. I am going to be honest, I felt that they could have cut out half of this book and it would have been much better. I mean it was over 400 pages and it felt like it, but with that being said the end of the book really made it worth it. I loved the message that was conveyed: you need to stay true to yourself and your roots no matter where you go or what you do. There was romance in this book but it played a very small part in the story. This is my first Sarah Dessen book and I really enjoyed her writing, and I would love to read some of her other books. Overall, I did enjoy this book, I just felt that it was too long and dragged a little too much. I would recommend this to anyone that has enjoyed other books by Dessen or likes YA contemporary.Notable Scene:“It’s relatively recent. Since we decided to separate. We figured it would make it easier for Leah and me to stay close to him.”Separate?“Can I get you something to drink?” the waitress, finally appearing, asked from the end of the table.“Water for me,” I blurted out, too quickly. My father, after consulting the beer list, asked for some microbrew I’d never heard of. As she went to the bar, we were both quiet for a moment. Then I swallowed and said, “I didn’t realize you and Leah had…”He looked up from the beer menu, meeting my eyes. Suddenly the more tired expression, how he seemed older somehow, made sense. “We only decided a few months ago. Benji doesn’t know yet.”I nodded, all the while doing the math in my head. A few months ago had been just after my acceptance to Columbia. This, then, was the Unforseen Circumstance, that forced his own We regret to inform you.FTC Advisory: Viking/Penguin provided me with a copy of The Moon and More. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed this book. Readers who are familiar with Dessen's books, and the formula they traditionally follow may not have been as pleased with it--and I was admittedly a little caught off guard at first, but I think that this book did something for her heroine that the other have not. Where Dessen's heroine's typically find love and happiness at the end of the book, Emaline finds independence and happiness for herself. The romantic subplot is there, but it is not the most important part. An unexpected, but refreshing twist, for a Dessen novel.