“Love meant that you care for another person's happiness more than your own, no matter how painful the choices you face might be.”

Dear John is a heartwarming and emotional story about love, sacrifice, and personal growth. The book follows John Tyree, a soldier, and Savannah Lynn Curtis, a college student, who fall in love while John is on leave. Their relationship is tested when John decides to re-enlist after the events of 9/11, leaving Savannah and his father behind.

The story beautifully captures the ups and downs of their relationship. I really enjoyed seeing how John and Savannah's love developed, showing that relationships aren’t always easy. John’s character, in particular, grows throughout the book. He starts off a bit distant but becomes more likable and mature as the story progresses.

While many people found the ending sad, I thought it was realistic. Not all love stories have perfect endings, and sometimes it’s about the right person, but the wrong time. The book teaches that life doesn't always go as planned, and love requires hard choices.