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Oct 22, 2010

Ash rated it:

Right off the bat I should probably mention that although I really liked this book, it isn't for everyone. The author is Mormon, so she obviously incorporates that into the book. I'm not a fanatically religious person (although I am religious), so I think that others who aren't really religious can read this too. Hopefully it doesn't bother most people because this really is a very good book. Still though, it's best for poeple who are somewhat religious or who are Mormon (also if your interest More...

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Aug 03, 2010

Cara rated it:

This will be the hardest review I've done so far. I know I won't find the exact words to express what this book is all about.

First off I should mention that this book will probably be more appreciated by someone, like me, who practices the Mormon faith, but don't by pass up the book because of that. I genuinely believe anyone can enjoy this story.

Suzanna (who prefers to go by Cue) is...well, for lack of a better word, broken. Life has thrown her some heavy things to dea More...

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Nov 22, 2008

Mommywest rated it:

Wow! This is one of my very favorite books. I picked this book up off the bargain shelves at Deseret Book, and hesitated when I read the description on the back cover, but decided to buy it. Boy, am I glad I did! It deals with a very sensitive, but very timely subject--unwed pregnancy, and the decisions that accompany that choice.

Suzanna Quincy, raised by an abusive mother and an apathetic father, has chosen a life-style of drugs and alcohol and ends up pregnant. Suzi has to deci More...

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Apr 18, 2010

Alexes rated it:

I just finished this book by Julie Wright. I could not put the book down to be honest. Wow. Julie is incredible at dialogue! I love the banter back and forth between Rion and Suzie. The teasing back and forth was perfect flirting and foreshadowing to what might become of their relationship later. :)

This book starts off tugging at the heart strings. Little kids are beated because of a Ovaltine spill in the kitchen. Suzannah the main character DID NOT have an ideal mother. She turned t More...

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Jan 23, 2009

Dianna rated it:

this was an odd book for me. but you may enjoy.
the story is about a young woman whom just wants to not get past what her brothers choices are and what her mother has done.

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Dec 10, 2008

Yara rated it:

I know, I'm in shock, too. Five stars for an LDS novel :o! I promised the author I would read this last February and it finally "called" to me from my pile. This is a must-read for every young person facing an unwanted pregnancy, and all those who care about them. I was very touched by this story!

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Apr 29, 2009

Valerie rated it:

You'd think that this book is an old song. Girl is raised in a broken home, girl gets pregnant, she is on her own or at least she thinks she is until she discovers that she has so many people rutting for her. But the truth in this story is unmistakable. Suzanna grows so much during the course of the book. At first I couldn't get her but as she becomes more of who she wants to be I see why she was so critical of everyone in the beggining.

The people around her don't seem to be just sec More...

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Apr 26, 2010

Heather rated it:

I bought this book at the LDStorymakers conference this past weekend. I began reading it about 2 hours into my 4 hour flight home, luckily (well, reading wise) we were delayed for 4 hours, at another airport, and I was able to finish this wonderful book.
The journey Cue finds herself taking is written very realistically done and is so emotional I found myself tearing up while on the plane. Each character seems to jump off the pages and the abuse that Cue endures as a child, even though it' More...

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Feb 27, 2009

Nerd Goddess rated it:

This book was terribly distracting. I couldn't seem to do homework, want to go to class, or do much of anything while I was reading it, simply because the characters pulled me so much into the book.

If you aren't a Mormon, you probably wouldn't enjoy this book as much, simply because it's targeted to a Mormon audience. But, who knows? I could be wrong.

I don't read much of Mormon fiction, because it tends to be badly written "Charly" wannabes where everything More...

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Sep 25, 2009

Darla rated it:

(Genre:LDS Young Adult Fiction) I liked this book much more than I thought that I would. It is the story of a 22 year old woman, Suzanna, who has grown up in an abusive home and who turned to drugs and partying to deal with her life. It appears that her life will continue to be a downward spiral, until she experiences an unplanned pregnancy and begins to re-evaluate her life and the choices that have led her to her current predicament. Suzanna is an abrasive character, but the author does a grea More...

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Aug 23, 2009

Janice rated it:

I was surprised by how much this book drew me in and I could hardly put it down. I was fascinated by Suzanna who is rough around the edges and so different from me, yet still very likable. I was particularly interested in how members of the LDS church treated Suzanna when they met her, and her reaction to them. It made me contemplate how I look at others who are different and reminded me that anyone can turn their life around and be touched by the gospel, no matter what their background is or More...

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Mar 03, 2008

Johnie rated it:

REALLY REALLY GOOD BOOK!!

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Oct 07, 2011

Asia rated it:

Finally a book that has brought the love of reading back into my life! Despite the juvenile sounding title, this book is well written. The plot moves along incredibly well, keeping the reader involved and interested from start to finish. The characters are so moving, you know them and their situation clearly. The issue topics are vast and well-researched. Way thumbs up! I couldn't put it down and I couldn't wait to pick it up again. Reading this was truly relaxing and interesting. I wi More...

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Oct 19, 2009

Miss Clark rated it:

I am only giving this a 2.5 because while I by no means disliked the story, nor did I feel any strong liking for it either.

The characters were authentic, but at times some of the dialogue seemed forced and several sections were very preachy. That said, it did a wonderful job of presenting Susannah's struggle to come to terms with her unexpected pregnancy and the choices that she makes in order to save her daughter's life, leading to her choosing to give her daughter up for adoption, More...

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Jun 21, 2010

Julie rated it:

I don't even know how to review this book. The story seemed so rushed. In the first 80 pages the main character went from being a party girl, to getting pregnant and scheduling an abortion, to cancelling the abortion and getting kicked out of her house, to deciding to take a bus cross-country to go stay with her brother and sister-in-law (members of the Morman church living in Utah). The characters themselves seemed shallow and undeveloped. The dialogue was sappy and it was very corny.
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Jul 07, 2009

Taffy rated it:

I enjoy talking with Julie but I always feel like the shy girl talking to the popular girl! I get tongue tied and flustered only because she is so fun, funny and wickedly cool!
I rarely cry; not in movies and not while reading a book (well, sometimes those Hallmark commercials get me).
This book got me.
Probably because I am adopted.

I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book. I didn't want to read a YA sob story about sin and sinning and poor girl what ever will she do? More...

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Mar 02, 2011

Heather rated it:

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Jan 04, 2010

Teresa rated it:

I may be biased in my review of this book, mostly because I like books about adoption. This story is the best one I've seen yet for getting into the head of a birth mom. It's told in first person, which you don't usually see in fictional adoption stories. Suzanna, the main character, has a totally messed up life, starts making better choices, and things work out for her. Everything doesn't suddenly become perfect, but her life gets better gradually, in a fairly believable way.

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May 24, 2009

Kristyn rated it:

This book was quite different from most LDS books because it deals with the repentance/conversion process of the main character. The LDS family services parts of the book are very touching. I thought it could have had a little more story for the love-interest ending of the book, but overall it was a really good story. Makes you appreciate a lot in your life. I would recommend it for readers mature enough to handle the abuse, drug and adoption topics in the book.

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Feb 02, 2010

Kristi rated it:

Ok - this is a book to read curled up with hot chocolate and a box of tissues! AMAZING! As an adoptee, this hit close to home! I am going to have to admit that there were a few cheesy/ unfactual things (when you are 5 months pregnant the baby is not going to be up in your ribs making it hard to sit - that is later on....) anyway..... despite those little things - the book it amazing! I think a must read for everyone -but especially every teenage girl!

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Aug 13, 2009

Robin rated it:

Best LDS book I've read in quite a while (as of jan 06 when I wrote this). Excellent story telling ability. Handles a serious topic (adoption) extremely well. Teaches about forgivenes- especially forgiving ourselves, repentance, the power of the priesthood, and LDS family services. Story of Suzanne, who had an abusive childhood leading to drugs, alcohol, and sexual activity resulting in pregnancy. Would recommend

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Apr 17, 2009

Becky rated it:

LOVED this book! I couldn't put it down and read it in a week. It's one of the best fiction books written about adoption. It really gives you the perspective of the birth mother. I cried during the chapter when she gives her baby to the adoptive parents. It also helped me remember that my trials are small and according to this book, I have a fairy-tale life! It makes me want to enjoy the moments more and cherish my children.

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Jun 12, 2009

Shannon rated it:

I first hear about this author on the blogs of other local authors. It has been many years since I've read "Mormon" fiction regularly and was not sure how this would go. Thankfully, I found it to be very well written and quite compelling. The main character was great---I found her to be believable and her story more than just a surface Mormon romance story. Laughed and cried--pick it up if you need a light read.

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Jun 27, 2011

Lacey rated it:

I really loved this book. I loved the story of adoption and the incredible journey this young woman went through to not only find herself but give the most precious gift to some who are unable to give that to themselves. This really touched my heart because I have an aunt that has adopted and a sister in law and many friends and I have seen the joy first hand these sweet blessings have brought into their lives.

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Mar 14, 2008

Nicole Handy rated it:

This was our book for Book Club this month. It is the first Deseret Book title I have read in many years. It is about a young girl who has horrible homelife and finds herself pregnant. She ends up moving in with her Mormon brother in Utah. At times I was dry heaving in this book because of all of the stereotypical mormon scenes (i.e. "I went to the temple and now I know you are the one I'm going to marry...you may not know it now, but I'll wait") and the writing was pretty basic. I k More...

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Jan 07, 2010

Leslie rated it:

This book had a rough start and I wondered if I should keep reading. It had been highly recommended, so I kept at it. I am glad I did. It just got better and better. I've rarely read about adoption, but liked how this book talked about it. It can't be easy from either side and she really reiterated that. Very enjoyable book.

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Jun 15, 2009

Tj rated it:

I really enjoyed reading this book. I don't often like reading LDS fiction because it seems stereo-typically cheesy sometimes. I guess I was just in the right mood for this one. Plus, I have a lot of respect for moms who give their babies up for adoption, I really do believe it is one of the purest loves on Earth.

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Jul 07, 2011

Clarice marked it as to-read

So I pick up this book and it says on the back, "Along the way Suzanna has some harrowing experiences and meets an intriguing guy who believes in some weird religion." I'm interested, what is this religion? I open up the book and the guy is Mormon. SOLD! For $1.50 at the library book sale.

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Jan 14, 2010

Melanie rated it:

This is the best LDS fiction I've read in a long time. It was gripping and while having a main character that is difficult to love, she has reason enough for her self-absorption and attitude problems that you cheer for her anyway. She was really well drawn and I think grew immensely through the story. It made me cry, which did not make me happy, but I thought all in all, it was really well-written.

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Sep 18, 2009

Brenda rated it:

This was such a different book than I usually read. It was hard and it was sad, but it was also full of hope and understanding. It tackled tough topics and the characters struggles were intense and real. Excellently written story and dialog. Can't wait to pick up her other books!

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