That movie's stars and filmmakers are already working on a new project together.Ĭonsidering how much Netflix viewers have connected with their YA adaptations so far, it makes sense for the streamer to work with a juggernaut like Dessen. On the romantic comedy side, the streamer found success with original movie Set It Up. Dumplin' was also well-received, with many praising the film's sweet message. To All the Boys I've Loved Before blew up on social media, prompting Netflix to confirm a sequel only a few months after the first movie's release.

Last year, Netflix released the YA adaptations To All the Boys I've Loved Beforeand Dumplin'. Netflix has had a lot of success with both YA source material and romantic comedies, making Dessen's books a natural fit for the streamer. The book Along for the Ride features Auden, who stopped sleeping during her parents' divorce, but finds solace in the late-night scene of a sleepy beach town. Netflix also specified that this adaptation will be a movie. Along for the Ride will be produced by Bryan Unkeless and Eric Newman under their Screen Arcade banner. Alyssa Rodrigues is set to executive produce. The other books set to be adapted are among Dessen's most popular: This Lullaby and Once and For All. THR broke the Netflix option news and the reveal that Along for the Ride will be the first adaptation. Like The Rest of the Story, Dessen's novels usually drop at the beginning of the summer, giving fans plenty of time to get caught up on her latest read.

Though she's never written a sequel, many of her books take place in the fictional beach town of Colby, with shared locations and characters. She's written 13 books so far, and her 14th, The Rest of the Story, will be released on June 4. Dessen's novels always take place in the summer, feature a resilient female protagonist, and often a love interest as well. Since publishing That Summer and Someone Like You, Dessen has had a regular release schedule, publishing once every year or two.

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