Synopsis:
One pregnancy. Four friends. It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively written YA novel.
Ellie remembers how the boys kissed her. Touched her. How they
begged for more. And when she gave it to them, she felt loved. For a
while anyway. So when Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life, leads her from a party to the backseat of his van, Ellie follows. But their "one-time thing" is far from perfect: Ellie gets pregnant. Josh reacts with shame and heartbreak, while their confidantes, Caleb and Corinne, deal with their own complex swirl of emotions. No matter what Ellie chooses, all four teenagers will be forced to grow up a little faster as a result. Told alternately from each character’s point of view, this deeply insightful novel explores the aftershocks of the biggest decision of one fragile girl’s life — and the realities of leaving innocence behind.
My Review:
Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Platypires for Jumping off Swings by Jo Knowles. This was an in your face take on teenage pregnancy. Just so many feels that left me crying and grabbing for the tissue. I liked the four POVs and each character came off as very realistic teenagers. This book is pretty short and I read it in just a few hours. I really could not put it down. Really enjoyed it. I would recommend this book for fans of YA and please make sure to grab the tissue. View all my reviews |
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