a_neverending_tbr 's review for:

My Second Chance by Judy Corry

3.0

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I have really mixed emotions about this book. It is such a tough subject and I think the author did a good job of handling it with care. Both Easton and Juliette frustrated me at times but I kept reminding myself that they are teenagers and this is what happens when teenagers do adult things that they aren’t prepared to handle. I also have mixed feelings about the ending. I have personally seen teenage parents handle this both ways (adoption versus keeping the baby) with very different outcomes and I’m just not sure how I feel about the choice that was made here. I do wish there had been a little bit more focus on grace after mistakes. The families did come together to help but I really struggled with how Easton treated Juliette in the beginning, as if she was the only one that made the choice that lead to pregnancy. I think there is some good messaging here but there were a couple of places that bothered me. 

Content Notes: Kisses, teen pregnancy