by: Sarah Dessen
Halley has always followed in the wake of her best friend, Scarlett. But when Scarlett learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle accident, and that she's carrying his baby, she's devastated. For the first time ever, Scarlett really needs Halley. Though their friendship may be tested by the strain, like a true friendship, it will endure.
My Rating ***
“Someone like You” is one of the first novels of Sarah Dessen. It was a quick but enjoyable read. The main characters were well developed and delineated. Unlike other novels, this one focused a lot on the friendship between two girls, Halley and Scarlett, as well as the significance of it in the critical times.
The issues of teenage pregnancy and death are very well portrayed. The serious moments are often lightened with humor. The plot is well constructed and fast paced. I found this story line very relatable.
However, I felt like something was missing. I can't pin point what exactly. Even though the importance was to focus on the relationship between the girls I think that other aspects of the story, some characters were a little underdeveloped.
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