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The Stewart Falls Cheerleaders #2
Asking for It
Be careful what you wish for ~ you may get it!
Sarah Flynn’s fondest desires come true when she makes the varsity cheer squad at Stewart Falls Academy. And wonder of wonders, her dream guy, Jason Phillips, the football captain, finally has time for her. He claims to “love” her as much as she adores him. However, things aren’t as perfect as they seem.
No matter how hard she tries, she can’t make him happy. As the days go by it grows harder and harder to explain her constant injuries. She knows she shouldn’t be battered by someone who supposedly cares about her, but how can she change Jason? And more importantly, can she get out of this relationship alive?
Sarah Flynn’s fondest desires come true when she makes the varsity cheer squad at Stewart Falls Academy. And wonder of wonders, her dream guy, Jason Phillips, the football captain, finally has time for her. He claims to “love” her as much as she adores him. However, things aren’t as perfect as they seem.
No matter how hard she tries, she can’t make him happy. As the days go by it grows harder and harder to explain her constant injuries. She knows she shouldn’t be battered by someone who supposedly cares about her, but how can she change Jason? And more importantly, can she get out of this relationship alive?
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2013
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About the author
Shannon Kennedy
43 books82 followersShannon Kennedy lives and works at her family business, a riding stable in Washington State. Teaching kids to ride and know about horses since 1967, she finds in many cases, she's taught three generations of families. Her life experiences span adventures from dealing cards in a casino, attending graduate school to get her master's in teaching degree, being a middle and high school teacher, and serving in the Army Reserve - all leading to her second career as a published author. She recently retired from teaching school and plans to write more books for Fire & Ice YA, the Stewart Falls Cheerleaders realistic fiction series and the Shamrock Stable series about teen girls and their horses. Visit her at her website, www.shannonkennedybooks.com to learn about her books.
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January 9, 2019
Definitely takes you on an emotional journey
Really enjoyable book! The characters and story telling are so well developed that you can't help but FEEL everything. Good book for YA to teach them the importance of trusting your loved ones.
Really enjoyable book! The characters and story telling are so well developed that you can't help but FEEL everything. Good book for YA to teach them the importance of trusting your loved ones.
January 19, 2020
Terrible
Terribly drown out. Not much focus on the relationship or abuse. You dont find out what happens to the abuser. Do not reccomend
Terribly drown out. Not much focus on the relationship or abuse. You dont find out what happens to the abuser. Do not reccomend
September 3, 2016
I think it will come as a surprise to many- but Sarah was easy to relate to and understand from a teenager’s perspective, so her story is one that could serve to help others in similar situations. The one missing bit was the ‘warning signs’ – she was so malleable to his wishes that it won’t strike many as his problem-not hers , although with the story progression, the disturbing elements of the relationship only serve to become more concrete.
I will issue a completely strong and heartfelt warning here: while this story is fiction, the issues that it raises are so far from fictionalized that it would do parents as much good to read this book as their own young girls at home. We always like to believe that we would never miss warning signs, or never misunderstand our actions and their effects, this story proves that false.
With a deft hand, Shannon Kennedy introduces readers to a teen girl who apparently has it all: quarterback boyfriend, good looks, good grades and even loyal friends. But scratching that surface shows a myriad of issues, at home, at school and even with her relationship. The characters in this story are well developed and yet not without their own issues: it does, at times, seem as if there are too many problems for such a small group, lessening the issues intensity and impact. But what does come through is the insidious nature of emotional and physical abuse, the damage it leaves behind and the fact that support and encouragement of friends is not always enough –it often requires professional interaction and intervention.
This was a book that was a page turner: issues, excuses and actions flow swiftly over the pages as we are headed into a struggle for Sarah’s well-being. I encourage readers to read and take the message of this story to heart as they learn from the trials that this girl is subject to.
I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
I will issue a completely strong and heartfelt warning here: while this story is fiction, the issues that it raises are so far from fictionalized that it would do parents as much good to read this book as their own young girls at home. We always like to believe that we would never miss warning signs, or never misunderstand our actions and their effects, this story proves that false.
With a deft hand, Shannon Kennedy introduces readers to a teen girl who apparently has it all: quarterback boyfriend, good looks, good grades and even loyal friends. But scratching that surface shows a myriad of issues, at home, at school and even with her relationship. The characters in this story are well developed and yet not without their own issues: it does, at times, seem as if there are too many problems for such a small group, lessening the issues intensity and impact. But what does come through is the insidious nature of emotional and physical abuse, the damage it leaves behind and the fact that support and encouragement of friends is not always enough –it often requires professional interaction and intervention.
This was a book that was a page turner: issues, excuses and actions flow swiftly over the pages as we are headed into a struggle for Sarah’s well-being. I encourage readers to read and take the message of this story to heart as they learn from the trials that this girl is subject to.
I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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February 1, 2014Anonymous
Great book ! Very well described and written! I'll be looking for more details about other books!!! I love it!
Great book ! Very well described and written! I'll be looking for more details about other books!!! I love it!
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