Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
For most of her life, Sydney’s charismatic older brother Peyton has always been the centre of attention — until the day he paralyzes a young teen by driving drunk.
Now, Sydney has to deal with the repercussions of her brother’s accident, including her overwhelming feelings of guilt, all while feeling invisible to the people around her.
When Sydney meets Leila and Mac Chatham, she finally feels “seen” for the first time.
With Leila and Mac’s unconditional acceptance, Sydney works to come to terms with her brother’s accident, her feelings, and her place in her family.
Despite addressing serious real-life issues, this novel is not emotionally taxing and showcases the importance of family, friendship and self-discovery.
While it’s written for young adults, adults are sure to find Saint Anything a good read, too.
Find this title, along with author Sarah Dessen’s other books, at your local library.
