One of the main reasons I requested this book was because it was a great comparison to Sarah Dessen. I can't say I agree with that at all. The Truth About Letting Go was a decent story, but it lacks the depth and strength of Dessen's titles.
Ashley is one-dimensional to me. Yes, she's rebelling against everything because following the rules didn't save her dad. But she doesn't do anything else, and so the rebellion is marginal at best. It's not exactly shocking that a girl would choose the bad boy over the good one, and it's not surprising that she might not be comfortable with where the relationship she chose is headed. What is surprising is how predictable she remains, and how uninspired the unfolding of the story is. Regardless of how long she decides to forgo all previous behavior and habits, there is no growth when Ashley does begin to act like herself again.
The other characters don't stand out, either. I remember them being there, struggle to remember their names, and then roll them all into one short, forgettable paragraph.
I might give Moore another chance with another book, but I will certainly argue adamantly against anyone who claims that her story-telling skills are in the same league as Sarah Dessen for The Truth About Letting Go.
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