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It's like Juno, if the guy she hooked up in the beginning wasn't the same one she ends up with. It was a light and fun read, but as someone who was a teen mom, I felt I could have connected to the main character more at times and it just wasn't quite there.
Which is a purely emotional thing.
The writing was great and so was the plot, I guess I just had really high hopes and didn't quite get fulfilled.

I wasn't able to review this when it first came out, as I was on an award committee and this book was nominated. High interest, engaging writing.

This was a really wonderful inclusive and realistic take on teen pregnancy! Lots of rep, especially LGTBQIA+. I would describe it as Juno meets Gilmore Girls kinda?? I would def recommend this to others! Really enjoyed.

This was a really cute take on a topic so many of people just don’t understand unless you went through it yourself. I love the lighthearted take on Sera’s situation but I would have loved more information maybe even in the back for any pregnant teens actually reading this looking for hope. I read an arc so maybe the finished copy does have this info? There is a lot of body positivity which is badly needed with pregnancy of any age girl/woman. I would like to see more of the real life bullying pregnant teens endure in real life but it’s a fiction book meant to be lighthearted I just don’t see much at all for pregnant teens and was so excited to be approved for this title that I think my expectations got ahead of me! I did enjoy this book and it is a quick read so if you want a getaway book in the middle of a slump this may help!

Thank you #netgalley & #inkyardpress for this arc, the review and opinions are mine alone.

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The main topic of this book is teen pregnancy and everything else that comes with. I gave this book 4 stars because I think a teen would learn from it. I enjoyed it and I looked forward to keep going, it was both funny and sad.

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I appreciated all the casual diversity in this story, but I didn't particularly love the plot or romance unfortunately. That's more of a me thing though, and I still recommend this to other people.

DNF
I tried to read this, but it did not hold my attention. I just don't think I read this at the right time for me. I ended up DNFing it, but do hope to one day finish it because others seemed to enjoy it.

I wasn't a fan. I think it just wasn't something that resonated with me, I couldn't get myself into this collection.

This was such a lovely read. It really took me by surprise how much I enjoyed the story and the writing too. I really connected to the characters especially the main character and I think such a sensitive subject as to what she was going through was written in such a wonderful way. I really recommend that you pick this up if your looking for a unique coming of age story.

This book tackles some big, potentially heavy subjects but does a great job of not making it feel heavy. Unfortunately I feel like it almost does this too much. While I overall liked the story I just never felt the stakes like you would expect from such a life changing situation. I feel like the book was pushed to have as little drama as possible when this situation would naturally have some drama no matter how chill the characters want to be. I would still read another book from this author because I feel like there’s good bones to the book so to speak and the meaning is there.

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

This is such a great book. It is needed. There is a fantastic relationship between her and her mom which isn't something I see often in books. It is so healthy and it is nice to finally read a book about a positive teen mom experience. We want to tell people they have choices, yet it is rare to find books that aren't just doom and gloom. 

Unfortunately, I was mostly bored reading it. I couldn't help myself engaged. But it is so informative, diverse, and inclusive, it is hard not to like. It is so pure, sweet, and fluffy. It just wasn't for me.

This is a great novel for teens. It talks the topic of teen pregnancy and how life changes. It was really well written. I love how these characters share their life with the reader. I cant wait to read this again and yes i would recommend it to anyone

Sometimes you want to read about a heavy subject but you don't want to read a heavy take on said heavy subject. Enter Belly Up, by Eva Darrows. If you need to read something that will make your heart squeeze but also feel lighter, this YA about a pregnant teenager is for you.

I featured it in the Young Folks list "Book Buying Recommendations for Mood Readers." https://www.theyoungfolks.com/review/140005/book-buying-recommendations-for-mood-readers/

This book was awesome! It was very informative and was a realistic portrayal of what a healthy teen pregnancy should be. I highly recommend!

On the rebound from a break-up, Sara has a one-night stand with a boy at a party and winds up pregnant. Unfortunately for her, she doesn't even know his name much less how to find him. Fortunately for her, she is surrounded by a supportive group of family and friends. She and her mom move in with grandma and she starts a new high school her senior year. She meets Leaf, a proud Roma boy who loves to cook and share his culture. Her best friend is asexual and loves nothing more than pampering. The rest of her friends run the gamut from lesbian, asexual, bisexual, and more. From this abundance of sexual diversity and the lack of real conflict, this story is a fairy tale and not very reassuring to many pregnant girls without such a support system.

This was a good book, great for teenagers because they will feel a connection to everything the main character was feeling and going through. I didn't like the writing style however and the book sometimes dragged too much for my liking.

I received a free ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own.

This on just didn't click with me. The characters bordered on annoying me and it seemed to drag in parts, but this may not be the book's fault. It very well could be a case of the target audience is the only audience it's meant to please. It did have some very good messages about consent. There was also a lot of information about reproductive health. If it sounds good to you, then please give it a try.

A fun yet important read full of well-rounded characters. Just the kind of contemporary my students and I enjoy best.