Dessen, Sarah. Keeping the Moon. New York: Penguin Group, 1999. 228 pages. (Fiction)Colie is a formerly corpulent girl who lives with her mother, who is a personal trainer. Colie’s mother is going away over the summer and she has to stay with her overweight and pretty dorky Aunt Mira in Colby, North Carolina. In this new town, Colie is trying to fit in with the crowd, make new friends, and be herself even though she still doesn’t quite know who that is. One night Colie goes out with her new found friends with a whole new look: dyed hair, no lip ring, and gorgeous makeup sure to help her be more confident and be her inner self. The question is, does she succeed? Does she really know who she is now?
I really enjoyed this book because after going through all of Colie’s experiences, it really helps you realize how to be who you really are and how to not cover up your true self. This book also helps you realize that even if you aren’t picture perfect, it doesn’t mean you aren’t beautiful, and I know some people who have doubted that. I would definitely read another book by this author; she is really descriptive in the way people look and very dramatic: just the way Colie, being a teen, acts. Sarah Dessen also creates a good picture in your mind about what’s going on.
Reviewed by: PinkPopper
