A powerful coming-of-age novel about the power and peril of friendship and first loves, from the award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of The Rest of the Story.

The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend. Scarlett was always the strong one, but now it’s Hailey’s turn. In the wake of Scarlett’s boyfriend's death and learning she’s pregnant, Scarlett needs a friend more than ever.

Because true friendship is a promise you keep forever.

“Dessen has written a powerful, polished story.” (School Library Journal, starred review)

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7 hours and 21 minutes
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Sarah Dessen
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Rebecca Soler
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May 5, 2020
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Listening Length	7 hours and 21 minutes
Author	Sarah Dessen
Narrator	Rebecca Soler
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	May 05, 2020
Publisher	HarperAudio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B086D841CB
Best Sellers Rank	#92,546 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #5 in Teen Fiction on Pregnancy #53 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Pregnancy Social & Family Issues (Books) #71 in Audiobooks on Family Life for Teens

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Randi Lee

My 5th Copy

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022

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This has been my favorite book since I was 13, which was over 15 years ago. It is a YA novel but written so beautifully. As an adult it brings me back to my teens years. I have read this book probably 9 times. And I often give my copy to someone else so this is probably my 5th purchase of this book. The love story is sweet but the story line between the two best friends is the heart of the story. Sarah Dessen has a great writing style, which I tried to mimic as a young writer in my teens but I could not master her skill level. This is by far my favorite book of hers but her other books are good too.

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Flower T. Kat

So good, and so fresh (at 10+ years!)

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2011

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SOMEONE LIKE YOU opens on the main character Halley at "Sisterhood Camp," where she's supposed to be learning self-esteem and in turn, getting along better with her parents (read, her mom).

Halley's mom is a psychologist, and prior to the start of the book the two were model parent-child relationship close. But over the summer, Halley and her best friend Scarlett have started branching out more and as a result, she's done the whole withdrawal from the parents thing.

In the first chapter we learn Scarlett's love interest Michael Sherwood has been killed in a motorcycle accident and then just a few chapters later we learn Scarlett's pregnant. Sort of an interesting dilemma.

Scarlett's mother encourages her to have an abortion, but when Scarlett refuses, her mom decides she'll put the baby up for adoption. Scarlett is also opposed to that.

Now all of that is just the backdrop to what happens to Halley, our main character. The book follows her first love with Macon, who was also Michael's best friend.

Both guys were pretty fast and loose with the ladies, and Dessen cleverly works that side of Macon into the story. The reader sees everything through Halley's eyes, so he starts out as this grief-stricken, but adventurous cute boy who often doesn't make it to school or encourages her to cut class or who drives to her house in the middle of the night.

And while Halley thinks it's all romantic, the reader also begins understanding Scarlett's warnings and the cautionary tales from another girl who isn't exactly Halley's friend.

The story culminates with Halley having to make a choice about who she really wants to be and how far she's going to follow Macon. Hence the title.

You know me, I always seem to give Dessen's books A++s, but in this case I especially like how few if any of the characters in Someone Like You do what you'd expect.

I like how Dessen works in Michael's official, model girlfriend's attitude of not really caring so much about families or doing the right thing and then contrasts it to Scarlett's choice and the subsequent fallout in public opinion. Even Macon's more than just a two-dimensional bad boy. So I highly recommend this book.

Heads up to moms, the book does contain some language and scenes of alcohol and drug use, but these scenes are handled in an accurate way. I remember having the distinct thought that my daughters should read this book when they're in high school.

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Allyse

I've read this book 10 times

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2014

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This is my favorite book of all time. I've LITERALLY read it 10 times. I will probably read it some more times now that I own it and don't have to return it to the library. It is a story of friendship, love, and love lost, and it doesn't get any better than that. I believe it is good for any age because Sarah Dessen is a genius when it comes to writing. I have read all of her books and I highly recommend them. This one is by far my favorite, though.

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William Fye

How can you even put it down? SOOO Good!!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014

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Sarah Dessen is an amazing author, and I'm proud to say that I have read all of her books. This one included. You laugh, you cry, you fall in love, you dream, and you never put her books down. This book, along with her others, are perfect for young girls and are very appropriate for woman of a young. I highly recommend them.

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Lysie_Pie

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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014

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Received book just last week I believe. It's in great condition and like new. I really thought for moment I was going to see the new updated cover but I was really relieved when I saw it was the original cover with the couple on the beach. Thank you so much! I love it! :D

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1Hellokitty69

The lullaby good book

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2012

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Great seller, fast shipping. My daughter loved the book.The price is just right. Very good author.my baby likes all her books.i just wish they come with hard covers.

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Anastasia Webber

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018

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A+

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Friends support you, and allow you to support them in turn.

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017

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Halley and Scarlett discover that being a best friend involves both being the one who supports the other, and being the one who allows herself to be supported.

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MrMonopoly

I was expecting more for my first Dessen book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2012

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Who would I recommend it to? Fans of chick-lit. Best friends.

Review; I enjoyed reading this book, but I am used to more happening. I'm not used to reading chick-lit, maybe that's why this book got four stars rather than five.
I would have liked the author to explore the mother daughter relationship more. Actually I would have liked the author to explore all the relationships more, we hardly ever saw or heard of Halley's father. So more background information would have been nice.
The motorcycle accident didn't seem realistic either.
I loved Halley's relationship with Scarlett. It was a great portrait for best friends. I have had two best friend in my life time and we have been as close as that if not closer.
Overall this book does teach some lessons. And it does portray a teenager in a realistic way with the parent problems and first love.
I'd probably recommend it more to teens more than adults, but I know there are some adults who have enjoyed this book!

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Shahida akhtar

five stars all the way

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2019

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honestly im a sucker for books about friendshio. you need to write more of them! someone like you is a great book that explores the friendship of two best friends, something ive never had the pleasure of experiencing in real life. anyway great job on the book, defo hope u make more like it

lisaclarke

Love this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2021

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My daughter loves Sarah dessen books did not disappoint ..

Kelly-Mae

but this is something the 10 year old me would have loved, however as an adult now

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2015

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Still haven't finished the book, but this is something the 10 year old me would have loved, however as an adult now, I can see how cheesy, predictable and melodramatic it is, and how blah the writing can be at times. That said, it's not a bad book, just not as good as I would like it to be.

MrsCGlanville

Love Sarah Dessen books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2015

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I love Sarah Dessen books, I have almost all of them! I have yet to find someone who has read her books and isn't a fan! She is so consistently good!

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