A novel about love, loss, and sex -- but not necessarily in that order.
Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: to listen t...
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Jan 28, 2012
Rachel
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Pearce's latest contemporary is the story of 17 year old Shelby who lives life according to Three Promises she promised her mother at ten years old before her mother died. The book, although short, is funny, relatable and questions the existence of God (but does not deny or admit his existance). I found Shelby a relatable protagonist and I enjoyed her interactions with her dad and friends. Her friends Jonas and Ruby were very three dimensional. The one thing I wished was that the book was longe
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Jan 21, 2012
Krystal
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A mother's death is one of the worse events a child can experience. Shelby promises her mother three things right before she died and intends to keep her promises. In an effort to get to know his daughter better, Shelby's father signs the two of them up for the Princess Ball. The Princess Ball interferes with some of Shelby's promises...can she somehow complete the promises before attending the Ball?
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Feb 09, 2012
Isn't the cover pretty? It's clean and pure. I'll be anticipating this one. I've always had a thing for books with neat covers, plus the plot is pretty interesting.
Jan 01, 2012
I honestly only want to read this because the protagonist has my name and I have never read a book that has a character named Shelby :)
Jun 21, 2011
Side-eyeing this for now since I'm not sure what to think after reading Sister's Red.
May 04, 2011
I'm not a huge fan of virginity-themed books, but this is Jackson Pearce! Guaranteed to be awesome.
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Oct 17, 2011
Hell, if Jackson Pearce wrote it, I'm reading it. :) Even if it is about purity.
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Feb 07, 2012
Shannon
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I really connected with Shelby's religious and parental struggles in the aftermath of her mother's death. I went through something very similar after my brother died. However, I wish the novel hadn't felt so predictable. Full Review coming soon...
Nov 27, 2011
Mrs.
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I adore Jackson Pearce and her newest book is just as wonderful as her others: funny, smart, and warm. Women of all ages, teen to adult, will enjoy "Purity"!
--Review by Lauren
--Review by Lauren
Nov 18, 2011
Usually I shy away from virginity-themed young adult books, but since this was - and is presently - written by the wonderful Jackson Pearce, I look forward ro reading it in 2012.
Nov 27, 2011
Lauren
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I adore Jackson Pearce and her newest book is just as wonderful as her others: funny, smart, and warm. Women of all ages, teen to adult, will enjoy "Purity"!
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