Reading response 3: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

        Rogerson never had to say one word to Caitlin before she trusted him enough to climb into his car and leave the party with him. Rogerson is the type of person everyone feels drawn to. He was dark, with deep compelling eyes. He was intriguing and mysterious; he was everything Caitlin wanted in a boy. Even before leaving with him, Caitlin knew he was trouble.

        Continuing their first meeting, Caitlin made out with Rogerson in his car by her driveway. I have a feeling this is the start of an amazing relationship. Rogerson is very exciting and is very kind to Caitlin. She finds him easy to talk to and a great listener. 

“I took his wildness from him and tried to fold it into myself, filling up the empty spaces all those second place finishes left behind.” 

        As their relationship continued, Caitlin began to slip out of reality. She let her grades plummet and slowly began to stop trying at cheerleading practice. Then she saw it. Caitlin saw something she hadn't even thought of. Caitlin met his parents, but it was a little differently than she thought it would be. Rogerson's dad hit him; he wasn't just joking around with him, either. This was real. Rogerson's dad abused him and he had never said anything to Caitlin about it before...

I want to know if he's hiding anything else from her... I guess we will find out.