A review by planreadrepeat
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

April is living in a small town in upstate New York. Neglected by her father, left by her mother, and mostly expected to raise herself in a junk motorhome, she leaves to make her own way in the world. While the book touches on a lot of issues, the journey of a teen to young adult making her own family of friends is a central theme.  She meets various people, has relationships with some that are fleeting and a few that are deep and moving.  My favorite quote is  “If someone changes so much that they're barely the same person, who are you even missing?" when she runs into an old friend from home. 
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