Keeping 13

Chloe Walsh
66 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
YA
Published in 2018

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Book Brief

Chloe Walsh

Keeping 13

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

938

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

•

New Adult

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Ireland • Contemporary

Theme
Conflict

•

Perseverance

•

Grief
Topic
Sports

•

Trauma & Abuse
First Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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Super Short Summary

Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh follows a high school athlete, Johnny Kavanagh, and Shannon Lynch, a survivor of domestic violence, as they navigate trauma and form a significant bond. The story addresses themes of resilience, love, and healing amidst adversity in their small Irish town.

Emotional

Romantic

Suspenseful

Heartwarming

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.5

564,376 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chloe Walsh's Keeping 13 has received mixed reviews. Readers praise the emotional depth and character development, particularly admiring the protagonist's resilience and the author's handling of sensitive topics. However, some critics note the pacing can be slow and the narrative occasionally feels drawn out. Overall, it's a compelling continuation for fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Keeping 13?

Readers who would enjoy Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh are typically young adults who relish contemporary romance with a blend of dramatic twists. Fans of Anna Todd's After series or Colleen Hoover's Confess will appreciate the emotional rollercoaster and intense character development that define Walsh's storytelling.

4.5

564,376 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Character List

A 16-year-old protagonist who starts the novel in a hospital after an assault and experiences significant personal growth throughout the story.

A talented young rugby player whose life begins to change as he forms a meaningful relationship with Shannon.

Johnny's supportive mother and fashion designer who becomes a nurturing figure for Shannon and her siblings.

Shannon's older brother who initially stands as an obstacle due to his protective nature but evolves in his understanding of his family's needs.

Shannon's father and primary antagonist, whose abusive behavior sets much of the story's conflict in motion.

Book Details
Pages

938

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

•

New Adult

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Ireland • Contemporary

Theme
Conflict

•

Perseverance

•

Grief
Topic
Sports

•

Trauma & Abuse
First Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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