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A review by emilyreadthatbook
Stealing for Keeps by Rebecca Jenshak
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Ooof I do not miss high school. This book captures my memories of the relationship melodrama of high school.
Claire is recovering from a figure skating injury that ended her hopes of further competition and career. During this time, her long term boyfriend broke up with her. Never fear, as the school year begins a new guy starts at her school who she definitely has an interest in. One problem, he plays on the same soccer team as her jealous ex.
Rebecca Jenshak does a great job taking us to that place of high school relationship angst. Claire and Austin don’t want to hurt her ex Vaughn’s feelings, but also cannot stay away from each other. This, along with the everyday family issues and concerns about grades and what’s next; this is the epitome of a high school romance. If there was one thing I would change, I would love to know a little bit more about the side characters. I feel some of the side characters backgrounds and other details that are usually included in Jenshak’s books were glossed over or left out. It was hard to really know their personalities and what made them tick.
Claire is recovering from a figure skating injury that ended her hopes of further competition and career. During this time, her long term boyfriend broke up with her. Never fear, as the school year begins a new guy starts at her school who she definitely has an interest in. One problem, he plays on the same soccer team as her jealous ex.
Rebecca Jenshak does a great job taking us to that place of high school relationship angst. Claire and Austin don’t want to hurt her ex Vaughn’s feelings, but also cannot stay away from each other. This, along with the everyday family issues and concerns about grades and what’s next; this is the epitome of a high school romance. If there was one thing I would change, I would love to know a little bit more about the side characters. I feel some of the side characters backgrounds and other details that are usually included in Jenshak’s books were glossed over or left out. It was hard to really know their personalities and what made them tick.