Keeping You A Secret

by Julie Anne Peters
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Good Books rating 4.0
Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 1859
  • Added: 2025-10-10
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780316702751
  • Publisher: Megan Tingley Books
  • Published: 2003-01-01
  • Reviews: 4

As Holland navigates the pressures of her final semester of high school, she finds herself drawn to a new transfer student who is determined to start a Lesbigay club at school. This unexpected encounter forces Holland to confront her own feelings and uncertainties about her future. The story explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage life, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats with its engaging and relatable narrative. The book delves into the emotional journey of its protagonist, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of coming to terms with one's true self. With a compelling blend of romance and personal growth, 'Keeping You a Secret' is a poignant and thought-provoking read that resonates with young adults.

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.

The Black Lit Queen · 2018-06-05
moving 4.50

This moving love story is a worthy successor to classic young adult coming out novels. The characters and their journey are beautifully portrayed.

The reviewer praised the book as a moving love story that stands as a worthy successor to classic young adult coming out novels. They highlighted the beautiful portrayal of the main characters and their journey, which is both emotional and relatable. The reviewer appreciated how the story captures the complexities of young love and self-discovery, making it a compelling and heartfelt read. They also noted the authenticity of the characters and their struggles, which adds depth to the narrative.

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    This moving love story between two girls is a worthy successor to Nancy Garden's classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind.

    The characters and their journey are beautifully portrayed.

    The story captures the complexities of young love and self-discovery, making it a compelling and heartfelt read.

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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