Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

Summary:
Caitlin O’Koren is under a lot of stress after her sister Cass vanishes with her boyfriend. Her parents are not taking it well and Caitlin can’t really seem to find her place anymore. She meets a boy named Rogerson and they become inseparable. He’s everything that she needs to make herself feel important and loved. Only thinks take a dark turn when he begins to beat her. Caitlin can’t seem to pull herself away from the good feelings and happiness she feels when she’s with Rogerson even if costs her her well-being. Finally though, her mother witnesses Rogerson attacking Caitlin in a parking lot and he is put into jail, while Caitlin resides in a mental hospital.

Review:
I thought the book was good. It takes a little while to get into it, but once you keep reading, it’s hard to put down. Out of all the Sarah Dessen books I’ve read, this one is my favorite.

Quote:
“When he hit me, I didn't see it coming, it was just a quick blur, a flash out of the corner of my eye, and then the side of my face just exploded, burning, as his hands slammed against me.”

I chose this quote because it’s what turns the entire story around. No one expects this to happen, but it does and that’s what keeps the readers interested.