YA/NA FANATICS discussion

This is for discussion on the Chapter 9, Chapter 10, and Chapter 11. It's okay to post spoilers.
Discussion questions:
Who did you think was meeting Isabel in the barn?
What did you think about Chapter 9?
How do you feel about Jesse's hold on Isabel?
Are his demands/requests legitimate?

I DO NOT FEEL THAT HIS DEMANDS AND REQUESTS ARE LEGITIMATE! Sorry, I am just so ahh! When I read this I was like seriously? You are going to let him control if you ride your horse, how you dress, and who to talk to? So what if someone has a crush on your girlfriend? If you trust her and love her for who she is, then who cares if someone likes her or not. Trust is a huge issue for me, and as a jealous gf/wife, I understand Jesse's jealousness, however there is a line to cross. It would be like me telling my husband he can't talk to his co-workers. Yikes! How could someone do that? Arg. I always get so wrapped up with my friends who are in relationships like this. I feel bad for that.

I think that although Jesse was controlling Isa was so in love with him she at the time thought it was acceptable and she did not want to be alone, she wanted someone to love her and Jesse did. at first I thought it was Alex in the barn until you find out it was Jesse.

It was hard for her friends to sit back and watch Isa bowing down to Jesse's restrictions but I can understand why she did it. I cried when Isa gave up her horse and I hated Jesse at that point. Been in that situation with an ex so I can understand how Isa was

So we have Jesse and Isa first kiss! And immediately he begins the dance of being afraid he can’t commit to her. Sad that she is constantly the one taking care of her Mom. Love Betty’s constant support and of calling Jesse a jerk!! And Jesse is back saying he loves and misses her, but almost immediately his jealousy begins to show its ugly face! Feel for her that her first time was not a good experience and she questions herself and that Jesse did not handle this very well at all! Hated the way he acted in public to the opposite sex around her!! Loved how Alex was always there with constant support and compliments with everything especially her riding. And now this begins where Jesse losses my already shaky support!! He questions the way that she dresses and makes her give up the one that really gives her some kind of enjoyment!! Love her for the support that she gives to her sister when she becomes pregnant!!
High School graduation and starting at the University she was very excited! Jesse controlling her not wearing any makeup, her choice of clothes (no fitted blouses, short skirts to school) when she is not with him broke my heart.

Love the summary and views Barbara x