Sarah Dessen Books, Ranked
No One Does YA Better Than Sarah Dessen, and Her 11 Best Books Are Proof
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Dessen doesn't shy away from heavy topics, but even by her standards, "Dreamland" is a difficult read. In the aftermath of her sister suddenly leaving home, Caitlin is trying to be everything to everyone in her family. Her only source of escape comes in the form of a boy who draws her into an abusive relationship. It's a dark, troubling story, but it's also one with a powerful message about survival at its core.