The Rest of the Story

The Rest of the Story is Sarah Dessen's contemporary young adult novel about Emma Saylor, a teenager unexpectedly sent to stay with the maternal relatives she barely remembers. At North Lake she discovers two sharply different communities, reconnects with her family's past, and begins to understand the two names—and two sides of herself—that have shaped her identity. The summer also renews her childhood connection with Roo, who can help her piece together the history her late mother left behind.

Dessen is a number-one New York Times bestselling writer whose novels have reached readers around the world. The American Library Association presented her with the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.

This 2019 Balzer + Bray hardcover is a first edition and first printing. It is signed by Sarah Dessen on the designed signature page without personalization and includes a handwritten heart embellishment. The title wording above the signature is printed as part of the page rather than handwritten.

The book and dust jacket are in Very Good condition according to the seller. The jacket remains bright, with light visible shelf rubbing and minor edge or corner wear, and is now housed in a removable clear plastic protective cover.