- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown Children; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (4 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316009857
- ISBN-13: 978-0316009850
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.9 x 21 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 71,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A moving love story with a 'coming out' theme - now in a redesigned paperback.
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This is a moving love story between two girls in high school. Written in Peters's trademark breezy, humorous style with a layer of deep feeling just beneath the surface, this is a worthy successor to Nancy Garden's classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The second book I've read by Julie Anne Peters, KEEPING YOU A SECRET is another sure-fire winner about the highs and lows of first love, the terror and joy of "coming out", and the good and the bad that is the thing called family.
Holland Jaeger is the "It" girl everyone envies--she has great friends, she's President of the Student Body, she's the girlfriend of Seth, she's the popular girl who can be counted on to always get along with everyone. That is, until Cece Goddard transfers in, and Holland's once-perfect life no longer seems so great.
The first time she sees Cece, Holland feels something that she's never felt before. Although sexually active with her boyfriend, Seth, having sex is more like a chore--she'd much rather sit around talking, the way they used to do when they were friends rather than lovers. As Cece flaunts her homosexuality, wearing shirts proclaiming herself out and proud, Holland wonders what it means when her attraction to Cece becomes almost an obsession.
College looms on the horizon and no one, especially her mother, will quit asking her where she's going. They have big plans for her, you see, both her mother, who became a single parent way too young, Seth, and the career counselor at her school. Forced into a role she doesn't want, Holland escapes into her art class, drawing away from her former friends as feelings and emotions she can't control rush to the surface.
As Holland realizes that she is, in fact, a lesbian, her perfect life is suddenly out of control. She's shunned by her former friends at school, her mother kicks her out of the house, she's forced to live in a run-down motel that's now a shelter, and she's not sure she'll be able to attend college at all.
Holland must learn what's really important in life, that it's not about being popular but about being true to yourself. As she loses old friends she gains new ones in the gay and lesbian community, and forms a bond with Cece that is beyond her wildest expectations.
KEEPING YOU A SECRET is a great, emotional read, pefect for anyone questioning their sexuality or their place in the world. A truly recommended read.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
Holland Jaeger is the "It" girl everyone envies--she has great friends, she's President of the Student Body, she's the girlfriend of Seth, she's the popular girl who can be counted on to always get along with everyone. That is, until Cece Goddard transfers in, and Holland's once-perfect life no longer seems so great.
The first time she sees Cece, Holland feels something that she's never felt before. Although sexually active with her boyfriend, Seth, having sex is more like a chore--she'd much rather sit around talking, the way they used to do when they were friends rather than lovers. As Cece flaunts her homosexuality, wearing shirts proclaiming herself out and proud, Holland wonders what it means when her attraction to Cece becomes almost an obsession.
College looms on the horizon and no one, especially her mother, will quit asking her where she's going. They have big plans for her, you see, both her mother, who became a single parent way too young, Seth, and the career counselor at her school. Forced into a role she doesn't want, Holland escapes into her art class, drawing away from her former friends as feelings and emotions she can't control rush to the surface.
As Holland realizes that she is, in fact, a lesbian, her perfect life is suddenly out of control. She's shunned by her former friends at school, her mother kicks her out of the house, she's forced to live in a run-down motel that's now a shelter, and she's not sure she'll be able to attend college at all.
Holland must learn what's really important in life, that it's not about being popular but about being true to yourself. As she loses old friends she gains new ones in the gay and lesbian community, and forms a bond with Cece that is beyond her wildest expectations.
KEEPING YOU A SECRET is a great, emotional read, pefect for anyone questioning their sexuality or their place in the world. A truly recommended read.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
This is one of the first books I have read concerning questioning sexuality and it is excellent! Holland is a character that you can really relate to. The story has sad parts about being accepted for who are and standing up for yourself. Although it also gives a thrill when reading about how the two girls fall in love and support each other. A must read if you've in question yourself or just enjoy a good love story!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've just finished this book, and I believe this book would appeal to anyone who is struggling with who they are or their sexuality, it brings many topics and views to the front of your mind while you are reading and gives you a good few things to think about once you've finished!
Im not American and I do find that most books like this make me think that most American High Schools are filled with very bigoted, prejudiced people, I went to a C of E School and I didnt receive this sort of stigma in my school. I do understand, however, that many places are different in their stance on gay/bi/lesbian sexuality and can probably relate to many young peoples experiences and situations around the world.
Im not American and I do find that most books like this make me think that most American High Schools are filled with very bigoted, prejudiced people, I went to a C of E School and I didnt receive this sort of stigma in my school. I do understand, however, that many places are different in their stance on gay/bi/lesbian sexuality and can probably relate to many young peoples experiences and situations around the world.
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Wonderful coming to terms story
A wonderful novel that encaptures the reader. It enables those who are coming to terms with their sexuality a different perspective, and someone to relate to. Read more
Published 6 months ago by IMOANEMILY
Intense read..
I have read many lesbian books, and being in my mid 20s I still like to read them to remind me of what its like to come out. Read more
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Real
This book brought to mind every emotion possible whilst I was reading it. Intoxicating, head over heels love, happiness, joy, jealousy, shock, gut wrenching pain etc. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Laura Fenn
Coming out on my mind
This is a novel aimed at mid to late teenagers and speaks very directly to their lives and experiences. As a (much!) older person the novel is still accessible and enjoyable. Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Jary
Good...good enough?
Teenage based novels. Liked it to begin with, them didn't enjoy the full stop at a chance to get graphic, well hello, what did I expect lol... Read more
Published 18 months ago by kelly
Fantastic read
I would rate this book 10 out 0f 10 for any teenager struggling coming out or even struggling coming to terms with the fact that they're gay. Read more
Published 20 months ago by chloe
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This was the first of Julie Ann Peters book's that i read, it was good enough to want to get the writers collection which i did. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Paul Samuels
Stays with you forever x
Keeping You a SecretI bought this for christmas as a treat to myself, I read it and was amazed and captivated! Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by D. Davies
Keeping You a Secret
A wonderful book, not knowing what the plot was about at all I began reading with no expectations, i was plesently suprised. Read more
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