Dreamland, by Sarah Dessen, is the story of Caitlin, a girl whose sister ran away. Caitlin had always been second-best next to Cass, and no one expected her to run away. Her family suffers in ways that are unimaginable. In a state of shock, her mother is taking it especially hard. Meanwhile, Caitlin’s boyfriend is abusing her, and has gotten her started into drugs. Will Cass ever come home? Will Caitlin finally find a way out of her abusive relationship? Don’t just sit there, get to the library and find out!

An outstanding novel, this book grabs you and takes you to a different world. It deals with many hard things, and I have gotten a glimpse of what a tragedy such as Caitlin’s is like. I felt angry at her boyfriend for abusing her, and I wondered why Caitlin just couldn’t end it. Sad feelings rose inside me, as I read about the tragedy their family faced. This book made me feel like I was in Caitlin’s situation, and I hung onto every word. It also opened my eyes to the dangers of abuse and drugs. Sarah Dessen has crafted a story that triggers many emotions, and makes you think about what some people go through.