Sorry Not Sorry (Point Paperbacks)
Brand: Point
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life



Grade level: 7 - 9
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.25 x 0.56 inches
Reading age: 12 years and up
ISBN-13: 978-1338149005
ISBN-10: 1338149008
Publisher: Point
Print length: 304 pages
Publication date: February 26, 2019
Lexile measure: 730L
Language: English
subtitle: Paperback – February 26, 2019
author: Jaime Reed
review: Editorial Reviews Review Praise for Keep Me in Mind : A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2016 selectionA New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2016 selection* "Reed delivers solid high school romance with a twist. It is refreshing to see two characters that are both realistic and stray from the starry-eyed, misunderstood-WASP-youth trope.... Examining the power of memory and shifting the perceptions of teenage love, this novel delivers a powerful journey of self-discovery and rebirth." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review"Reed develops her teen characters with style as well as substance; Ellia and Liam are given distinct, believable first-person voices in alternating chapters, and their friends vary between playfully goofy and helpfully pushy in realistic succession.... what Reed pulls off here is far more interesting than a clichéd love triangle: a scenario where a mature reflection on an immature first love makes plot sense and still leaves room for seeing a path forward." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Reed's superb dialogue highlights lost love and lost memories, and she deftly uses humor to keep the narrative well paced and refreshing. An effective open window into the lives of two teens as they struggle to discover who they are and how they love." -- Booklist "The writing style is engaging and well-done, and the characters are memorable; young adults will be rooting for the interracial couple. This tearjerker will have emotions running -- high and low." -- School Library Journal About the Author Jaime Reed is the author of The Cambion Chronicles series and Keep Me in Mind . She studied art at Virginia Commonwealth University. She now lives in Virginia, where she works part-time as a line producer for a small independent film company. But mostly she writes and watches '80s movies. Learn more about her at jaimereedbooks.com. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. "If you're going to stare then get out!" Alyssa glared grisly murder at me from the bed."I'm not here to harass you. I come in peace. Look. I even brought balloons." I showed her the bright-yellow bunch in my hands.Alyssa scoffed, unimpressed. "Yeah, because Lord knows I need more flowers, balloons, and cards."She was right. Child birthday parties weren't this lit, even with a hired clown. Foil balloons crowded the ceiling. Teddy bears and fancy bouquets hogged all the free counter space. Looking at my meager offering, I said, "But . . . but they're all pink.""You know I hate pink.""I do know that. That's why I bought these." My smile widened.Her eyes narrowed into two razor slits.Inviting myself in, I scoped out the new digs. The room looked like a hotel suite, with cream-colored walls and dark wood accents. A flat-screen television was mounted on the wall across from the bed, and a chaise longue sat under the window. Then my gaze moved to the dreaded dialysis machine next to Alyssa's bed. Its omnipotent bulk would not go ignored. The robo-kidney demanded acknowledgment and a steady diet of unfiltered blood."What did I tell you about staring?" she asked."Sorry." My eyes lifted to the ceiling. "Does it hurt?""Yep. But once the swelling goes down, it should be fine."I set the balloons on her meal tray stand and planted my butt in the chair next to her. Crossing my legs, I asked, "So, how was your week?"She fought hard not to smile but failed. "Worst week ever.""How long are you gonna be stuck here?""Until the infection clears. Then I gotta go to a center across town for treatment three times a week.""Okay." I searched the room for a new topic. "So, about what I said in class the other day --""Don't apologize. You're not sorry. Don't pretend that you are just because I'm sitting in a hospital bed. I'm still me. You're still you, and we can't stand each other. Let's not break tradition, okay?" Read more