Jaded

by Jaded (Indigo Summer #4) and Monica McKayhan

What Jade Morgan wants: for her parents to get back together. Instead her dad proposes to his new girlfriend, who has the nerve to ask Jade to be a bridesmaid. Like that'll ever happen. Her new boyfriend, Terrence, thinks she should give her future stepmom a chance, try to get to know her. Yet Jade barely knows Terrence--who is cute and cool, but is seriously hiding something. He's busy all the time and he won't invite her to his house. Yeah, something...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373830998
• ISBN13: 9780373830992
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kimani Press
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

About Jade, But....3.5

Jaded by Monica McKayhan is a novel about a young girl named Jade. She is sixteen, lovely and comes from a good family. However, she is becoming jaded about the situations in her life. Her parents are divorced, though they live in the same apartment building and seem to get along just fine. The only person unable to accept the change is Jade and it is affecting her attitude. To make matter worse, she discovers her dad is planning to marry, Veronica, his girlfriend of a year. Without really knowing the situation, Jade assumes it is a bad deal for everyone, but, the truth is it is just bad for her. It is all about Jade. The bright spots are her friends, Indigo and Tameka. The brightest spot, however, is her boyfriend, Terrence, who she calls Chocolate Boy. Terrence really likes her but his plate is full with his home life. Will he be able to maintain his responsibilities and keep Jade as well? Even though Jade is the central person in this young adult novel, Terrence, is by far the most likable and well-rounded character. He is a young man who takes care of his brother and sister when his drug-addicted mother goes missing. He also works full-time and is a good student while literally maintaining a household. The one bright light in his life are his feelings for Jade. But he is convinced if she discovers the truth she will leave him as others have done. Can he be right? Or will Jade prove to be a keeper? Jaded is a good, young adult novel that can be appreciated by all ages. I recommend it to readers who love a fast moving book with a message. Angelia Menchan APOOO BookClub