Once and For All

by Sarah Dessen
Once and For All cover
Good Books rating 4.17
Contemporary Fiction
Technical
  • ID: 5800
  • Added: 2025-10-24
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780425290347
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Published: 2017-06-06
  • Reviews: 3

Louna's summer job is to help brides plan their perfect day, but she's long given up on the idea of her own happily-ever-after. Her first love ended tragically, leaving her with a cynical view of romance. However, when she meets Ambrose, a charming and persistent girl-magnet, she starts to question her beliefs. Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged and is determined to win her over. Sarah Dessen's latest novel is a richly satisfying and entertaining story filled with humor, romance, and an ending that's far more profound than a typical happily-ever-after. Fans of Dessen's previous works will find this story to be a delightful addition to her repertoire.

Reviews
Read By Tiffany · Tiffany · 2018-06-25
great 4.50

The book is filled with loveable characters and a heart-wrenching backstory. The writing is sophisticated and the family dynamics are warm and close.

Tiffany from Read By Tiffany highlights that Once and for All is a heart-wrenching and sophisticated read. The characters are loveable and the family dynamics are warm and close, adding depth to the story. The reviewer praises the sophisticated writing and the emotional impact of the backstory, making it a compelling read. The novel's themes of love, friendship, and family are explored in a way that resonates with readers. The setting and characters make the story engaging and memorable.

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    Once and For All was filled with loveable characters, a warm and close family, a heart-wrenching backstory, and sophisticated writing.

    The novel's themes of love, friendship, and family are explored in a way that resonates with readers.

    The setting and characters make the story engaging and memorable.

The Literary Maven · 2018-03-19
good 4.00

The novel is suitable for upper middle school and up, with a clean narrative and a single mention of a sexy scene. The story is engaging and well-written, making it a great read for young adults.

The Literary Maven highlights that Once and for All is a well-crafted novel that is appropriate for upper middle school students and beyond. The narrative is clean, with only one mention of a sexy scene, making it suitable for a younger audience. The reviewer praises the engaging storyline and sophisticated writing, noting that the book is a great addition to Sarah Dessen's collection. The novel's themes and characters are relatable, making it a compelling read for young adults. The setting and backstory add depth to the story, making it a rich and enjoyable experience.

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    The novel is pretty clean, there is one mention of a sexy scene, so I would recommend it for upper middle school and up.

    The story is engaging and well-written, making it a great read for young adults.

    The setting and backstory add depth to the story, making it a rich and enjoyable experience.

The Contented Reader · 2018-01-01
good 4.00

The book is an enjoyable contemporary romance full of weddings, friendship, and first love. It's another great read from Sarah Dessen.

The Contented Reader describes Once and for All as an enjoyable contemporary romance that captures the essence of weddings, friendship, and first love. The reviewer appreciates the charming and heartwarming elements of the story, making it a delightful read. The novel's focus on relationships and personal growth adds depth to the narrative. The setting and characters create a rich and engaging experience, making it another great read from Sarah Dessen. The themes of love and friendship are explored in a way that resonates with readers.

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    Once and For All by Sarah Dessen is a enjoyable contemporary romance full of weddings, friendship and first love!

    It's another great read from Sarah Dessen!

    The themes of love and friendship are explored in a way that resonates with readers.

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