Title: Getting Over Garrett Delaney
Author: Abby McDonald
Format: Hardback*
Pages: 319
Genre: YA Fiction Contemporary
Stand-Alone or Series: Stand-Alone
*Please see the FTC Disclaimer at the bottom of this review.
Summary(from GoodReads):
Can a twelve-step program help Sadie kick her unrequited crush for good? Abby McDonald serves up her trademark wit and wisdom in a hilarious new novel.Seventeen-year-old Sadie is in love: epic, heartfelt, and utterly onesided. The object of her obsession - ahem, affection - is her best friend, Garrett Delaney, who has been oblivious to Sadie's feelings ever since he sauntered into her life and wowed her with his passion for Proust (not to mention his deep-blue eyes). For two long, painful years, Sadie has been Garrett's constant companion, sharing his taste in everything from tragic Russian literature to art films to '80s indie rock - all to no avail. But when Garrett leaves for a summer literary retreat, Sadie is sure that the absence will make his heart grow fonder - until he calls to say he's fallen in love. With some other girl! A heartbroken Sadie realizes that she's finally had enough. It's time for total Garrett detox! Aided by a barista job, an eclectic crew of new friends (including the hunky chef, Josh), and a customized selfhelp guide, Sadie embarks on a summer of personal reinvention full of laughter, mortifying meltdowns, and a double shot of love.
My Thoughts:
Getting Over Garrett Delaney was exactly what I was needing when I read it; a good, light, contemporary read.Garrett Delaney was one of those books that leaves you with a good feeling after you read it. Not too heavy & plenty entertaining. I'll admit there were times when the main character, Sadie, had me face palming a bit because of some of the decisions she made, but there were also moments when she & her quirky crew had me laughing out loud. I loved the idea for the story itself. A girl using a 12-step program to get over unrequited love? So unique. There were a few times that it felt predictable, but not so much as to ruin the book. It was also a pretty clean read which made me love it even more.
In all I thought Abby did a wonderful job & I definitely recommend Getting Over Garrett Delaney! (Couldn't resist ;p)
Rating:
Content:
~Profanity: Moderate
~Sexual Content: Moderate
~Violence: Clean
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FTC Disclaimer: I received a copy of Getting Over Garrett Delaney from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to Candlewick.
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