Remy is a really interesting protagonist and her relationships (whether they be her romance with Dexter, her friendships, or her connections to her family) are satisfying nuanced. From my experience with Sarah Dessen so far, her greatest strength appears to be crafting characters that feel true to life, and relationships that are complex.

This Lullaby is ultimately a satisfying work of contemporary fiction. The song went on to become a hit and beloved classic by many, but not for Remy who interprets it as a message that men will always let her down.

Her estranged father was a musician who wrote a song for her (also called 'This Lullaby') on the day that she was born. This Lullaby initially appealed to me because of the main character's interesting back story. Why are things different with Dexter?Īfter recently reading and enjoying Lock and Key, I decided to try out some more works by Sarah Dessen. Remy's been in plenty of relationships before, and she knows just when to break things off. Her plan is to break up with him by the summer's end so she can go on to college unburdened by inessential attachments, but she finds that she can't.

Things get complicated when she gets involved with Dexter, an outgoing musician who intrigues her one moment, and drives her crazy the next. She's sick of being the responsible one in her family, as she finds herself in charge of planning her mother's fifth wedding. It's the summer after her senior year of high school, and college can't come fast enough for Remy.

This lullaby by sarah dessen