Kate's Return

Kate #2

by Cheri J. Crane

After recovering from a serious car accident, seventeen-year-old Kate decides to change her rebellious ways and live the gospel principles taught by her Mormon ancestors.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Young Adult, Lds, Church, Fiction, Romance

274 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

Reviews

[Berkley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one, but still highly enjoyable. I loved the family history stuff, because that is something that I am interested in. Would totally recommend.

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure what to say about this one. Kate's adventures continue. She can't seem to avoid getting in major accidents. For a second I thought we were going to have a repeat of the first book. Thankfully that didn't happen. Though Kate's friend who was a bad influence on her ends up dying. This is meant to show to youth the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The judgement continues as Kate tries to get her life on track. It's filled with cringeworthy judgy moments that are later rectified Leave it to Beaver style. Oh and Kate just attracts guys like no ones business. By the last half of the book they are in college. Kate's best friend ends up with one of Kate's many boyfriends, and she is married at 19 which if done in a better way I might have been more on board with. This one was a miss for me.

[Alyse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do like Kate!

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this novel, Kate has now returned home from the family vacation that went longer than originally planned. She now has to deal with her friends and past friends and try to convince everyone that she really has changed. During her rebellious years she hurt a lot of people's feelings, and forgiveness seems to be hard for her to get. Her best friend and ex-boyfriend seem determined to show Kate that she hasn't changed at all and should still be a party girl.

This book deals with the dangers of drug abuse, teenage drinking, and peer pressure. It also addresses forgiving those who have hurt you and allowing others to have second chances. There is also some romance.

[Jodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book again this week, and I was amazed at how much I did not remember of the story! I love the authors way of providing an accuate perspective of how hard it is to grow up and make grown up decisions. Fun to reminise on how much I don't miss those days.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spoiler:

Kate has to learn to deal with how she's changed and her relationships with others. She becomes friends with Sandi again and has to deal with the death of Linda. This book covers her senior year and first year of college.

I enjoyed that the book moved along and was fun to read.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEST!!!! I felt sorry for Kate when Linda died

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

If Kayes turn did not capture you then this book will. I connected with the characters and felt like I was in the story. This book really shows how real girls make real decissions.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Kate's Return. It wasn't AS good as Kate's Turn but it was great to have the follow up and it was still a very good book!! I'm looking forward to reading more of the series!!

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't believe I'm even admitting to reading these Books!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

#2 of 5
Own: Book/Tape

[Danica is Booked · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Her writing style is amazing. This book proves that we can all change. Don't ever give up. This book is a must read.

[Maddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nowhere near as entertaining as the first.

[Holli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series inspired me to serve a mission.