Journal Entry 1 by jaglvr from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania USA on Saturday, June 13, 2009

bought last night at Barnes and Noble (Borders didn't have it in stock) and read in one sitting. 

Journal Entry 2 by jaglvr from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, June 15, 2009

GIVING UP THE V – Serena Robar
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grade 9+
Release Date: June 9, 2009
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Reviewed by: JAGLVR
Stars: 5

How can you not like a story that starts off with the main character having to endure her first gynecological exam because she has a forward thinking mother? Spencer is the last girl that needs a prescription for the Pill. She has never had a serious crush on a boy in all of her sixteen years. But her mother wants Spencer to be prepared. She’s not giving her carte blanche to be promiscuous, but she wants Spencer covered if hormones override common sense.

Spencer’s medication is the talk of her group of friends, the Crew. The guys in the group all offer to be her first. Spencer has always been the girl her friends confide in. Her tight group of friends include Ryan, the player; Morgan and Justin, the on again off again on again rocking couple; her best friend Alyssa who is so petite she looks like she is only twelve; and good old Zach. It isn’t until Spencer lays eyes on the new transfer student Ben that she even considers putting her pills to good use.

But problems ensue when Alyssa shares her list of possible boys to lose her virginity to with Spencer. Spencer hasn’t told anyone about her crush on Ben (and she’s getting the vibe that Ben is into her as well) and she’s conflicted when she sees Ben has made it to #1 on Alyssa’s list. She’s torn between keeping her friend happy and following her own desires.

It doesn’t help when her friend Zach starts keeping his distance from her. Though he assures her that everything is okay, Spencer isn’t so sure. And she’s also confused when she realizes that Zach has started to sport some well defined muscles of his own.

I really enjoyed GIVING UP THE V from start to finish. Spencer could be any teenage girl struggling with the emotions of her first crush. She’s flattered that she’s captured his attention, but then uncomfortable with his fast moves. There’s girl drama, romance, and amusing situations that the characters find themselves in. Some of the most entertaining parts are Justin’s attempts to win Morgan back in their up and down romance. The story doesn’t promote sexual activity even though the title may suggest otherwise. It’s a good look at the pros and cons of going all the way the first time.
 

Journal Entry 3 by jaglvr from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania USA on Saturday, July 04, 2009

sharing on PBS now 

Journal Entry 4 by fantasy221 at Hackensack, New Jersey USA on Friday, September 24, 2010

just realized this has a BCID! Duh!