Keep It Together, Keiko Carter

By Debbi Michiko Florence

Caught between friendship drama and first crushes, Keiko must choose between her heart and her friends.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,876 ratings

293 pages· 49,175 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Seventh grader Keiko faces a dilemma when her friends Audrey and Jenna clash over boyfriends before the Fall Ball. As their friendship unravels, Keiko is torn between helping them reconcile and following her own heart. With first crushes and friendship drama swirling, can Keiko navigate the chaos without losing what matters most? Will she risk her friendships for a chance at love, or find a way to keep it all together? In a world of flirting, fallouts, and first kisses, Keiko must decide where her true loyalties lie.

From the publisher

Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself.Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she’s got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have… together.But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey’s demands, and soon Keiko’s besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While she’s been dreaming about triple-dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn’t have a crush on, the friendship she’s always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble.Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should she try to help her friends – even if it means losing one of them – or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together?

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