![]() ![]() All the characters were well written and I especially loved the few chapters that gave Josephine’s backstory. I don’t like to give spoilers in my reviews so it’s hard to tell you how much I loved this book without giving anything away. I don’t believe he’s what he’s made out to be in the end. Ty, what can I say? I loved him right up to the end and I can’t wait for the next book in this series, (there has to be another book) to see what his story really is. ![]() Their friendship was so well written and I loved all the references to comic books and superheroes. Their conversations had me laughing out loud and nearly crying at times. The main character Lainey is written so well and I loved her best friend Maggie. I’m a big fan of YA and this book certainly didn’t disappoint. Keeper by Kim Chance was the first book I received and below is my honest review. ![]() I’m a big fan of YA novels and recently signed up for an account with NetGalley. ![]()
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