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The Moon and More

Sarah Dessen
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The Moon and More

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2013

Book Brief

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Sarah Dessen

The Moon and More

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

435

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Colby, North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL710L

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Super Short Summary

In The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen, an individual named Emaline navigates her final summer before college in the beach town of Colby. She deals with family dynamics, relationship changes, and personal growth while grappling with decisions about her future.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

42,119 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Dessen's The Moon and More delivers a heartfelt coming-of-age story set in a picturesque beach town. Fans appreciate its relatable protagonist and signature warm, contemplative tone. However, some readers find the plot predictable and pacing slow. Despite these critiques, it remains engaging for Dessen's audience seeking summer romance and personal growth narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Moon and More?

Readers who enjoy Sarah Dessen's The Moon and More are typically young adults who appreciate contemporary romance and coming-of-age stories. Fans of books like To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell will find a similar blend of relatable characters, emotional growth, and summer romance.

3.9

42,119 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

435

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Colby, North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL710L

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