Sydney by Laurie Hooker-Davison

Sydney by Laurie Hooker-Davison

Review by A.C. Haury

Overall Rating: 5/5 stars

• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Print Length: 168 pages
• Language: English
• Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Sydney-Laurie-Hooker-Davison-ebook/dp/B00F4HB35U

Synopsis: 

Sydney is a 15-year-old sophomore who finds herself pregnant, and her boyfriend of four years, Mark, is nowhere to be found. While her world explodes around her, she discovers the people in her life are less than supportive. Her best friend, Emily Hawkins, is more concerned with how Sydney's pregnancy will affect Emily's relationship with her mother than how it is going to change Sydney's life. When Sydney and her mother go to a clinic to discuss Sydney's options, there is one option she will not even consider. She is sure Mark will come to his senses and do the "right thing." Mark has other ideas as to what the right thing is. 

Sydney is told from the point of view of Emily and Sydney. Emily's strict and uptight mother isn't so perfect after all. As the story unfolds, the skeletons come out of the Hawkins' family closet.

                                       Review by A.C. Haury 

I received a copy of Sydney in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is an excellent book. Sydney explores the highly emotional and stressful experiences that a teen mother goes through during pregnancy. Even in today's society, teen pregnancy continues to be a taboo subject, but Hooker-Davison tackles the subject very well. She targets the feelings, emotions and struggles that young mothers go through, as well as their families. This story is beautifully told and I found that I could really relate to Emily and Sydney in a big way. I was taken back by the highly professional look to this book. It is formatted beautifully, and the writing is flawless. 

Great job, Laurie! I look forward to reading more of your work!