For Keeps

Reader: Sophie D
Age: 14
Title: For Keeps
Author: Natasha Friend
Publisher: Viking
Pub Date: 4/6/10
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: No
Did the cover tempt you and/or reflect the contents of the book: This cover is bland. It does not fit with the plot of the book, but it does fit with the tone. This looks like a fluff book, and it is a fluff book.
Recommend: No
Convince us to read the book: It's not a terrible book, it just isn't very good. The main character is horribly self centered and at times just plain mean, and the plot is pretty interesting, but it gets kind of confusing towards the end, and the author leaves a lot of loose ends and doesn't really resolve the problems.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The plot was interesting. It was a pretty good look at teen pregnancies and family relationships, but the characters were pretty flat and boring.
Did you finish: Yes
Were you disappointed with the book at all: It just wasn't that good. It needs more work. It has the potential for a great book, but it needs to be taken to a higher level.
Age Range: 14-15
Quality: 2Q Needs more work
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal