I can always count on a Sarah Dessen book. Great characters, wonderful setting. Heartbreaking at times, hilarious at others. You'll just want to hug Ambrose once he's driven you completely crazy (in a good way!).

This was another fantastic book by Sarah Dessen.  She treats teen relationships with respect and maturity that reader appreciate.  Her even-keeled and calm writing about young adult relationships is refreshing.

I loved this book. I think Dessen gets better with every book. I will purchase book and its audiobook for my library and expect they will have high circulation numbers.

I was so SO excited to read this book, as I am a huge fan of Sarah Dessen, and have been reading her books since I was in junior high.  I didn’t think anything was ever going to top Just Listen for me, but Once and for All just blew that theory out of the water.

Once and for All tells the story of Louna, who helps her mom run her successful wedding planning business, who is stuck putting up with Ambrose, the brother to one of her mom’s high profile brides.  Ambrose is one of my favourite Sarah Dessen characters ever.  Yes he is annoying, but he knows he is annoying, and he just works so well with the story.  He is such an endearing and charming character that you can’t help but like him.  He is the perfect counterpart for serious, guarded, and cynical Louna.  Their chemistry literally sizzles off of the page, as cheesy as that sounds.

This book was just so well written, and I will gladly sing the praises of Sarah Dessen again, as this was just such a well written story.  Told in both the present and flashbacks, Dessen did an amazing job of drawing readers in and keeping them hooked.  I literally could not stop reading this book.  I have already gone and pre-ordered multiple copies of this book for my library's collection.

The reason why I loved enjoyed this book is because it was quirky and different. This book follows a girl named Louna, who is the daughter of a wedding planner. While Louna is at a wedding, she meets someone named Ambrose. Despite his requests for dancing with him, Louna keeps her distance away from him. There was a lot of humor in this book and it was really different. There was switching between Louna's old relationship and her present relationship(s). I have heard many good things about this author...and I am so glad I picked up this book! The writing style was playful and easy to follow along. Another thing I liked about this book was that there weren't too many characters involved. Something I really despise in a a book is having way too many characters and not being able to remember their role in the book. Ms.Dessen did an amazing job in keeping it short and simple. I finished this book in no time at all with zero trouble. Now that I look back at the story, I can imagine how much work it must have taken for the author to come up with this complex backstory. This book was very playful and amusing at times! I applaud Ms.Dessen on such a wonderful story! I can't wait for everyone to read it. You all are in for a special treat! Lastly, thank you once again to Negalley for providing me a copy of this book.

I love how Dessen immerses her main characters in a chosen realm. In "The Truth About Forever," for example, the details surrounding the main character's role in Wish Catering are very compelling. "Once and For All" is no exception. Louna is immersed in the world of wedding planning, and the details of that contribute to  every aspect of the story.  Another well-done love story by Dessen!

'Once and for All' is a book about the loss of the beloved one, love and new beginnings. I simply loved this book, it  made feel all the feels! I adore when before there is spark there's some sort of antagonism between two main characters, and here I wasn't disappointed - what happens between Louna and Ambrose is full of humour and laugh out loud situations. Dessen mixes it all with artistry - serious issues thogether with wit. I feel encouraged to read other books written by Sarah.

I've always loved Sarah Dessen books, and this one did not disappoint. It tells the story of Louna, a recent high school graduate who works at her mother's wedding planning business. As she works to overcome a tragedy in her life, she meets Ambrose, an annoying ladies man who she is forced to work with. Sparks fly as a bet pits them against one another.

I wasn't expecting this book to be as deep as it was. It was extremely relevant to our society today, which made it all the more heartbreaking. There were many moments where I couldn't put the book down. There were moments when the male characters in the book seemed a little too perfect to be real, but otherwise, I was drawn in by the characters and their struggles. I'd definitely recommend it to my students.

Sarah Dessen does it again. Modern day fairy tale in which a teenage girl works for mom, girl meets boy, few sparks fly, friend interference...

After a devastating end to a relationship and years of helping with her mother's wedding planning business Louna is a bit jaded when it comes to marriage and everlasting love. This makes her seem like a much older woman than the 18-year-old, recent high school graduate she is. Parties, alcohol consumption, while realistic for many, are not legal for kids of this age. I do feel her character would have been a little bit more believable if she had been a bit older. 

This is another winner for Dressen fans. Her fans will love it and it is an appropriate read for even middle school aged readers. Alcohol consumption and a few implied sexual situations are hinted at, but tastefully approached. It is a predictable and easy read with enough detail to make it realistic.

Thank you to Penguin Group and Netgalley for this Advanced Reading Copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

I always like reading Dessen's books and this was yet another excellent entry in her long list of enjoyable YA romance.  Dessen's fans will love it, and anyone who likes romantic YA will as well. Dessen tends to bring up tough subjects in her novels and this one is no exception; while that might make some readers leery, it can also be a good way to engage with young adults in discussions about these topics.

My favorite Dessen novel since "Just Listen." Wonderful!

I love Sarah Dessen's books, and when I heard about this book I couldn't wait to read it. Louna and Ambrose had a hysterical dynamic that made for fun reading. Louna's progression while she got over her trauma felt real and authentic. I couldn't help but dislike the mystery and little peeks behind the curtain of what actually happened to Ethan., and while I like the idea of love at first sight it didn't ring as true as I was hoping it would. I felt for Louna while she struggled, but since we spent the first half of the book kinda clueless and only getting tiny glimpses into her past relationships it felt a little forced and I didn't feel invested in that relationship. I loved spending time with Ambrose and in the world of wedding planning. As always, I loved the nods to past Dessen books and characters. Overall, I liked this story, but I hoped for epic and while the circumstances surrounding Ethan's death were tragic it painted a incomplete picture that I struggled to piece together.

A Sarah Dessen novel is always highly anticipated, and Once and for All doesn't disappoint.  I wonder about the reality of Ambrose actually doing a 180 from player to dedicated boyfriend all due to the love of that one perfect-for-him girl, but I love the way Dessen handled the Ethan flashbacks and the wedding planner aspects of the story.  Compulsively readable, as always.

Sarah Dessen just keeps getting better. The Edwards Award-winner shows that she hasn't lost her touch in describing how older teens deal with family, friends, work, and love.