sweethearts
Jenna Vaughn’s childhood sweetheart unexpectedly comes back into her life during her senior year of high school, forcing her to confront her troubled past. This is a story about the power of memory, the bond of friendship, and the quiet resilience of our childhood hearts.
Honors
Oprah Book Club Kids Reading List
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
Bitch Magazine's 100 YA Books for the Feminist Reader
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★ “This book about a former misfit who must face her troubled childhood is dark and engrossing, thanks to Zarr's full-bodied characters and creative storytelling.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “Zarr's writing is remarkable ... conveys great delicacy of feeling and shades of meaning, and the realistic, moving ending will inspire excellent discussion." – Booklist, starred review
★ "Zarr ... has scored again. She has written a story of love but not a love story...subtle, beautifully written...” – VOYA, starred review
“...an engrossing novel.” – The New York Times