If I were to personify this book, she’ll be a 13 year old drama queen who exaggerated and dramatized everything. I thought of the redeeming qualities the book has like the talk of music and Owen enough to consider giving this book a higher rating but then I also thought of all the things I didn’t like-it was a lot-so the 2 star rating seemed apt. It’s sad cause I even found myself relating to her. I get that this book is about breaking out of her fears but she could’ve done it in a lesser irritating way. There is not another YA heroine who frustrated me as much as Annabel did in Just Listen. I enjoyed reading some parts but I’m mostly annoyed by the heroine. I have a more passionate tirade for this book but somehow I have forgotten the words in my mind as I am late to posting my review on the blog. MY REVIEW: 2 of 5 stars to Just Listen by Sarah Dessen With Owen’s help, maybe Annabel can face what happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends. Tall, dark, and music-obsessed, Owen is a reformed bad boy with a commitment to truth-telling.

This year, she’s the girl who has nothing: no best friend because mean-but-exciting Sophie dropped her, no peace at home since her older sister became anorexic, and no one to sit with at lunch. Last year, Annabel was “the girl who has everything” - at least that’s the part she played in the television commercial for Kopf’s Department Store. Otherwise you’ll never understand what it’s saying.” “There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart.

Title: Just Listen Author: Sarah Dessen Genre: Young Adult Rating: 2/5 stars ★★

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