I absolutely loved Knee Deep! I recently won another one of Jolene's books and if it is half as good as Knee Deep, I will love that one too. This has been one of my favorite contemporaries that I have read in such a long time. It is so powerful! Once I was done I wanted there to be so much more. Even though I was really happy with the way the story ended, I still wanted to keep reading.

Jolene has such a way with words. She is just amazing as creating a story and having you connect with the characters. Knee Deep deals with some issues of abuse, and I have never really found a book previously that dealt with such serious issues in such a realistic, yet readable way. Normally reading about characters in the midst of abuse bugs me. It's just not something that I would choose to read about, but I am re-thinking this position of mine because Knee Deep was just done in such an excellent way.

Ronnie is just so cute and trusting, that it is hard to blame her for anything. PLus, I have come to find out that I am a sucker for books that have a play in them. For some reason, I just love the drama setting. And Shawn didn't really like plays, which was a turn off for me. However, I never really liked Shawn, even when he was being nice. I knew what Ronnie saw in him but I just didn't get it. Perhaps this was because I instantly was drawn to Luke. Luke is loyal, sweet and such an awesome friend! My heart was breaking for him at some parts and I had to put the book down a few times because it evoked such strong emotions in me.

Knee Deep is a MUST read for all contemporary lovers and even people that have not really gotten into contemporary. Honestly, I think everyone should just give Knee Deep a try. That is how much I loved it. I don't make blanket statements like this often because I know that some books are not for everyone, but I loved Knee Deep so much that I everyone to fall in love with it like I did!