Lock and Key

by Sarah Dessen

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I really enjoyed the family dynamics in LOCK AND KEY by Sarah Dessen. Primarily, this is more what the book is about rather than a contemporary romance. I really liked how Ruby came to adjust to her new life with Cora and Jamie.
The romance in LOCK AND KEY isn’t particularly exciting. I liked how the relationship between Ruby and Nate developed from a friendship, but I wish it kind of stayed that way. They had good friend chemistry, but I felt indifferent to the two of them as a couple.
LOCK AND KEY was enjoyable to listen to, but it was not a compelling read for me. I don’t think it has much to do with the book as much as it has to do with the genre in general. I just find contemporary audiobooks to be less compelling as a whole than other genres. The plots do not hook me enough to sustain my attention. I never felt the pull to just listen to LOCK AND KEY until I finished.