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The Best Laid Plans

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'The Best Laid Plans' by Cameron Lund is a young adult novel that follows the story of Keely, a teenage girl determined to lose her virginity before heading off to college. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery, with a focus on the complexities of teenage relationships and the pressure to fit in. The writing style is engaging and relatable, capturing the essence of teenage life with authenticity and humor. The plot revolves around Keely's journey towards understanding herself and her feelings, navigating the ups and downs of high school life alongside her friends and the boy she has feelings for.

Characters:

The characters range from self-conscious to depth-filled, with a mix of clichés and relatable traits that resonate with the teenage experience.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is characterized by engaging dialogue and a blend of humor and emotional nuance, effectively reflecting the thoughts and feelings of teenagers.

Plot/Storyline:

The storyline revolves around a young woman's journey through friendship and the pressures of losing her virginity, intertwined with humor and youthful challenges.

Setting:

Set in a high school backdrop, it authentically portrays the complexities of teenage life.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk and engaging, making it a swift and enjoyable read.
THE FIRST THING I see when I open the door is Chase Brosner’s bare ass, flashing at me from the bed like some neon Vegas billboard. Then I see the girl underneath him, hands gripping his back, and whe...

Notes:

The Best Laid Plans is a YA rom-com by debut author Cameron Lund.
The main character, Keely, is concerned about losing her virginity before college.
The story features strong themes about teenage sexuality and readiness for sex.
Keely has a supportive group of friends, but some are presented as clichés.
The writing style captures how teenagers actually talk and think.
The book deals with miscommunication and teenage angst in a relatable way.
Danielle, a side character, is portrayed as critical of Keely's choices, which readers found frustrating.
The book includes fun side characters that add depth to the story.
Readers enjoyed the mix of humor and romantic tension throughout the novel.
The formatting issues in the eBook edition were a point of criticism for some readers.
The novel is noted for having positive portrayals of friendship and romance.
It has been compared to popular rom-com movies like Easy A.
Many readers appreciated the book's light and fluffy tone.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Moderate content warnings may include discussions of virginity, self-esteem issues, and teenage sexual exploration.

Has Romance?

There is a strong romantic element throughout the story, as the primary plot focuses on Keeley and Andrew's relationship.

From The Publisher:

High school senior Keely Collins takes on firsts, lasts, and everything in between in this sweet, sex-positive rom-com for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han.

It seemed like a good plan at first.

When the only other virgin in her group of friends loses it at Keely's own eighteenth birthday party, she's inspired to take things into her own hands. She wants to have that experience too (well, not exactly like that-but with someone she trusts and actually likes), so she's going to need to find the guy, and fast. Problem is, she's known all the boys in her small high school forever, and it's kinda hard to be into a guy when you watched him eat crayons in kindergarten.

So she can't believe her luck when she meets a ridiculously hot new guy named Dean. Not only does he look like he's fallen out of a classic movie poster, but he drives a motorcycle, flirts with ease, and might actually be into her.

But Dean's already in college, and Keely is convinced he'll drop her if he finds out how inexperienced she is. That's when she talks herself into a new plan: her lifelong best friend, Andrew, would never hurt or betray her, and he's clearly been with enough girls that he can show her the ropes before she goes all the way with Dean. Of course, the plan only works if Andrew and Keely stay friends-just friends-so things are about to get complicated.

Cameron Lund's delightful debut is a hilarious and heartfelt story of first loves, first friends, and first times-and how making them your own is all that really matters.

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It Was OK
1 month

Would watch a movie version:)

 

About the Author:

Cameron Lund is a young adult author, singer/songwriter, and pizza enthusiast. Originally from the middle of the New Hampshire woods, she moved to the beach to study film at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has stayed out west…

 
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