Keeping You A Secret

by Julie Anne Peters
Keeping You A Secret cover
Good Books rating 3.83
Young Adult (YA)
Technical:
  • ID: 1859
  • Added: 2025-10-10
  • Updated: 2025-10-10
  • ISBN: 9780316702751
  • Publisher: Megan Tingley Books
  • Published: 2003-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

As Holland navigates her last semester of high school, she finds herself at a crossroads, uncertain about her future. The arrival of a transfer student who is passionate about starting a Lesbigay club at school sparks her curiosity and sets her on a path of self-discovery. The story explores themes of identity, community, and the challenges of advocating for inclusivity in a traditional high school setting. Holland's journey is one of growth, as she learns to embrace her true self and find her voice.

Reviews
The Lesbian Review · 2025-10-10
enjoyable 4.00

The book is praised for its comedic elements and steady pacing, which keeps the reader engaged. The characters are found to be believable and the story is enjoyable.

The reviewer appreciates the blend of comedy and consistent pacing in the book, which prevents the story from feeling slow. They find the characters, particularly the main ones, to be well-developed and relatable. The reviewer enjoys the overall experience of reading the book, highlighting its engaging narrative and the believability of the characters. The story's ability to keep the reader invested is a significant positive aspect according to the reviewer.

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    The book is written with a bit of comedy and at a steady pace, which I like.

    I tend to get a little antsy if the story takes too long for lovers to meet. It's ...

    It's a good drawn out story where the main characters are believable.

Lesbrary · 2024-12-15
heartwarming 4.00

Despite some critiques, the book is found to be heartwarming and well-written. The relationship between the main characters is particularly enjoyable to follow.

The reviewer acknowledges some critiques but overall finds the book to be heartwarming and well-written. They particularly enjoy watching the relationship between Holland and Cece develop. The reviewer appreciates the emotional depth and the way the story is crafted, making it a satisfying read. The characters' journey and the emotional impact of their relationship are highlighted as key strengths of the book.

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    Notwithstanding my critiques, I found Keeping You a Secret to be heartwarming and well-written.

    I enjoyed watching Holland and Cece's ...

    The relationship between the main characters is particularly enjoyable to follow.

Outwrite News Magazine · 2012-02-17
profound 3.50

The story is described as profoundly complex and terrifying, dealing with themes of self-identity and the struggle to come out.

The reviewer describes the book as a profound exploration of a girl's struggle with self-identity and the fear of coming out. They highlight the emotional depth and the terrifying aspects of the story, which make it a powerful read. The reviewer appreciates the raw and honest portrayal of the character's journey, making it a compelling and thought-provoking book. The emotional impact and the complexity of the themes are noted as significant strengths.

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    This is the profoundly complex and profoundly terrifying story of a girl who struggles with her own self-identity only to lose so many of the people she never ...

    The book deals with themes of self-identity and the struggle to come out.

    The emotional depth and the terrifying aspects of the story make it a powerful read.

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