While the ending provides great potential for a second book, it was anticlimactic, and if a sequel is not going to be written, we deserved more than what we got.Īll in all though, this is a quick read, but a good one. We don’t get much closure with any of the characters, even Jenna, and it is from her point of view. Jenna and Cameron’s relationship (both as friends and potential love interests) is built up through the entire novel, just to be left hanging in the last few chapters. The author also made a great character in Alan, Jenna’s stepfather, who is exactly what a parent should be. The banter between Jenna and her friends is great, and her interactions with Cameron are so sweet. There isn’t one character who seemed insignificant or unimportant, and each one was super well-developed. My favorite part has to be the characters. Seeing everything through the eyes of older, present-day Jenna as well as younger, nine-year-old Jennifer made the story much deeper and more emotional. The suspense and tension really drove you to keep reading. The use of flashbacks and memories interwoven throughout made the plot so interesting and kept the story going. It was funny, cute, romantic, and mysterious. It has its flaws, as all books do, but I was captivated with the story from the very first page, enough so to finish it in one evening. It contains all the aspects of an interesting story line, and is something any teenager could enjoy. It is definitely worth reading, and I believe that most teenagers will appreciate it. I would recommend buying this book as a gift for teenagers or checking it out from the library. I found this confusing, but other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. She would go back and forth at times, writing first in the present, then switching to the past without any notice.

The author made it hard to distinguish between the past and present. There is one thing about this book I did not like. It has an appealing story line that keeps readers interested and wanting to know what happens next. This is an enjoyable story for teens ages 13 to 15. Just as quickly, he returns, and when he does, so do Jenna's memories and past feelings. A story of love both lost and found, Sweethearts is a touching story of growing up and dealing with the challenges life throws your way. He left without a clue as to where he went. It's only on her birthday that Jennifer – that fat girl who cried and had no friends – surfaces and reminds her that her best friend Cameron disappeared that day. She's the new and improved 17-year-old version of Jennifer Harris, the girl who was your friend in fifth grade! Jenna is a great girl 364 days a year. You disappeared, so you don't know it, but you helped create Jenna Vaughn. Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated Chapter.

Sweethearts by sara zarr summary