Dreamland

Dreamland

By: Sarah Dessen

Rogerson Biscoe, with his green eyes and dark curly hair, is absolutely seductive. Before long, sixteen-year-old Caitlin finds herself under his spell. And when he starts to abuse her, she finds she's in too deep to get herself out...


My Rating ***

I have read a very promising review of this book and let’s just say I am slightly disappointed. I love Sarah Dessen, however I felt this novel started off way to close and when the climax came the book was almost over. Having said that,
I loved that this time she approached a teenage romance from a different angle, darker and a bit more controversial. The language was great and as always the author didn’t leave out her amazing usage of metaphors.

Like in all Dessen’s novels connecting with the characters and putting yourself in their shoes was extremely easy. I felt Caitlin’s pain as she dealt with her sister abandoning her, her mother’s pressure, school and of course Rogerson.
For many teenagers this story might hit very close to home, but for some reason it will give you hope for a better tomorrow. I would recommend this book to many.