This is So Not Happening by Kieran Scott-OPTIONAL

Scott, Kieran, This is So Not Happening. Simon and Schuster, 2012. Pgs. 315. Language: R (148 swears, 26 “f”s), Violence: PG-13, Sexual Content: PG-13

Last summer, Jake hooked up and had sex once with Chloe. At the beginning of the book, Jake and Ally’s reunion is ruined by Hammond, Chloe’s ex-boyfriend, punching Jake and announcing Chloe’s pregnancy. Chloe claims Jake is the father despite Jake using a condom. Soon, Jake is spending a lot of time helping Chloe with the pregnancy, adoption process, and dealing with the parents and Ally is feeling left out. When she discovers that Will Halloran, Chloe’s other summer hookup, might be the father instead, Ally digs and discovers the truth. Overnight, Jake turns into a jerk toward Chloe and Ally doesn’t like who he’s become. Are things over between her and Jake or will the two of them be able to salvage their relationship?

The swearing gets old really fast and Jake’s sudden change in attitude doesn’t seem to quite fit with the character growth he seems to have experienced in the last book. The other characters are likable, even Chloe, despite what she did. The plot is a little shallow and hard to believe, at times, and Jake’s turnaround at the end isn’t completely believable. Readers, however, who are interested in realistic fiction that deals with teen pregnancy will enjoy reading this book. HS. OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.