Getting Over Garrett Delaney
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 one-sided. 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 a total Garrett detox! Aided by a barista job, an eclectic crew of new friends (including the hunky chef, Josh), and a customized self-help guide, Sadie embarks on a summer of personal reinvention full of laughter, mortifying meltdowns, and a double shot of love.
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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 one-sided. 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 a total Garrett detox! Aided by a barista job, an eclectic crew of new friends (including the hunky chef, Josh), and a customized self-help guide, Sadie embarks on a summer of personal reinvention full of laughter, mortifying meltdowns, and a double shot of love.
There is something I do when I finish reading a good book. No, after I cry for days that I don't know what to do with my life after such wonderful experience.
I go to my TBR list, and try to choose a book. Sometimes, that takes me hours, sometimes, I just randomly pick one, see if I have it, buy and ebook if I don't. (most books I read are ebooks, we don't get most book I like to read here, just mjor best sellers :S)
Sometimes I end up with great books! Sometimes I end up with Getting Over Garrett Delaney.
I love Contemporary YA, there's so many author that take my breath away and make me cry ugly tears like John Green, or Gayle Forman, there are some who make me laugh.
But, Getting Over Garrett Delaney, only made me frown, I just think I couldn't connect with Sadie, or Garrett, or any character at all. Maybe if I found any connection, I would’ve enjoyed it more. Maybe this is one of the YA books that "Adults" should stay clear from. It wasn't bad, I didn't hate it, I just didn't enjoy it.
2/5
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