Keeping You a Secret

This young adult novel follows Holland Jaeger, a high school senior with a seemingly perfect life, as she discovers her sexuality after falling for new transfer student Cece Goddard. The story explores the complexities of first love, self-discovery, and the difficult decision to come out in a potentially unaccepting environment. It addresses themes of homophobia, the emotional toll of keeping a secret, and the bravery required to live authentically. Parents should be aware of the depiction of homophobic behaviors and the emotional intensity of the protagonist's journey.

A fantastically written book that follows the life of student Holland Jaegar in her last year of high school. Holland begins her last semester of school by meeting CeCe Goddard, a transfer student from Washington Central. As the days progress Holland learn about CeCe and the fact that she is a lesbian. Holland is drawn to the charisma and strength of Cece and a friendship forms. When Holland suspects she has feelings for her friend a plan is created to keep the their relationship a secret.