The Moon and More
by Sarah Dessen
The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 29.9K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 435 pages.
About The Moon and More
Luke is the perfect boyfriend: handsome, kind, fun. He and Emaline have been together all through high school in Colby, the beach town where they both grew up. But now, in the summer before college, Emaline wonders if perfect is good enough.Enter Theo, a super-ambitious outsider, a New Yorker assisting on a documentary film about a reclusive local artist. Theo's sophisticated, exciting, and, best of all, he thinks Emaline is much too smart for Colby.Emaline's mostly-absentee father, too, thinks Emaline should have a bigger life, and he's convinced that an Ivy League education is the only route to realizing her potential. Emaline is attracted to the bright future that Theo and her father promise. But she also clings to the deep roots of her loving mother, stepfather, and sisters. Can she ignore the pull of the happily familiar world of Colby?Emaline wants the moon and more, but how can she balance where she comes from with where she's going?Sarah Dessen's devoted fans will welcome this story of romance, yearning, and, finally, empowerment. It could only happen in the summer.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sarah Dessen |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 435 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,896 |
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What genre is The Moon and More?
The Moon and More is categorized as Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Moon and More worth reading?
Based on 29.9K reader ratings, The Moon and More has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Moon and More?
The Moon and More has 435 pages.
Who wrote The Moon and More?
The Moon and More was written by Sarah Dessen. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Moon and More?
The ISBN-13 for The Moon and More is 9780670785600.0.
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