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The Night We Said Yes
The Night We Said Yes
The Night We Said Yes
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The Night We Said Yes

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A fun, romantic read, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Susane Colasanti! What happens when Matt and Ella reunite one year after their breakup? Are second chances really possible?

Before Matt, Ella had a plan. Get over her ex-boyfriend and graduate high school—simple as that. But Matt—the cute, shy, bespectacled bass player—was never part of that plan. And neither was attending a party that was crashed by the cops just minutes after they arrived. Or spending an entire night saying "yes" to every crazy, fun thing they could think of.

But then Matt leaves town, breaking Ella's heart. And when he shows up a year later—wanting to relive the night that brought them together—Ella isn't sure whether Matt's worth a second chance. Or if re-creating the past can help them create a different future.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperTeen
Release dateJun 16, 2015
ISBN9780062302229
The Night We Said Yes
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Lauren Gibaldi

Lauren Gibaldi is a librarian in Orlando, Florida, where she lives with her husband and daughter. The Night We Said Yes and Autofocus were her two first books for young adults, and This Tiny Perfect World is her third. Find her online at www.laurengibaldi.com or on Twitter @laurengibaldi.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I picked this up because I was in the mood for a second chance romance. I finished it because the alternating chapters of Then (a year ago) and Now, kept me on my toes even though I knew where we were going. It took the "scenic route."

    Matt moved away and never returned Ella's phone calls or emails, leaving her worried about him, then heartbroken. They hadn't even broken up! He comes back six months later and wants her to recreate the first night they met, hoping to win her back. Ella's hurt, and rightfully so; Matt had his reasons, for what he did, but she doesn't trust him anymore.

    I loved this sweet romance. Matt and Ella are typical teenagers trying to figure out who they are, and how they want to live their lives. I liked the format; I even like the idea of a night where you say yes to everything. (There are limits in game, already in place.)
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    There were some sweet moments between Matt and Ella. I enjoyed the way it flipped between "then" and "now," and I enjoyed watching the relationship develop. I was a bit diasappointed when the reason Matt left was revealed. There was such mystery surrounding it, and when we find out it just doesn't seem complete, or that big a deal. Ella was a likeable character, and her development is what I loved the most. By the end, I was really proud of her. Her best friend however, grated on my nerves a bit. She seemed a cliche blonde bombshell in a destructive relationship, and the beginning, the author had Ella trying to convince me (as a reader) that Meg (the best friend) was much more complex, but I really never saw any of that. It was all tell. She is protective but not supportive, and I felt her change of heart towards the end happened a bit too quickly. It was always clear though that Meg loves her best friend and I loved the bond they share. A good summer read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is the story of Ella, told from two different time periods. The first is from one year ago, the night she, Matt and her friends decided to simply say yes to everything for a night of magical adventures. Then there is now, after Matt broke her heart and things are different. Ella has to decide if she should give Matt another chance and risk breaking her heart further, or if she should play it safe, and simply go away to college. In the end, she simply goes for it all, saying yes.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    There were some sweet moments between Matt and Ella. I enjoyed the way it flipped between "then" and "now," and I enjoyed watching the relationship develop. I was a bit diasappointed when the reason Matt left was revealed. There was such mystery surrounding it, and when we find out it just doesn't seem complete, or that big a deal. Ella was a likeable character, and her development is what I loved the most. By the end, I was really proud of her. Her best friend however, grated on my nerves a bit. She seemed a cliche blonde bombshell in a destructive relationship, and the beginning, the author had Ella trying to convince me (as a reader) that Meg (the best friend) was much more complex, but I really never saw any of that. It was all tell. She is protective but not supportive, and I felt her change of heart towards the end happened a bit too quickly. It was always clear though that Meg loves her best friend and I loved the bond they share. A good summer read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Ella is still heartbroken over Matthew. When she runs into him at a party, her world tilts. He wants to reconnect by recreating the night they first met. A night where they agreed, along with Meg and Jake to say yes to their ideas for adventure. The narrative shifts between the two nights - then and now - and follows a similar timeline. A look at their romance and if it can be rekindled and the friendships of the members of the group over time.

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