YA • Drama • Coming-of-Age
Summary
Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan is one of those rare novels that completely defies expectations. It follows Eleanor Crowe, a pregnant sixteen-year-old with a rebellious streak as she struggles with decision to keep her baby or give it up for adoption. Instead of following the typical trajectory of a teen pregnancy story, the protagonist works at a summer camp for overweight youth, navigating her relationships, wants, and her personal life’s upheaval.
The author does not write her character to be immediately likable, and that’s what makes her so compelling. She’s messy, impulsive, opinionated, and hot-headed, but she’s also honest, vulnerable, and refreshingly self-aware. Han Nolan captures the erratic, conflicted, and emotionally charged mindset of a pregnant teenager with stunning authenticity.
There were moments in this book that made me want to scream, cry, and climb into the pages just to hug Eleanor. The plot twists are emotionally charged, and the stakes feel deeply personal and urgent.
Final Thoughts
This novel is thought-provoking and emotionally rich, exploring themes of identity, autonomy, responsibility, and emotional growth. It’s not just about pregnancy but what it means to make a choice that defines your future. The camp setting adds a layer of social commentary, touching on body image, self-worth, and the ways we learn to care for others while still figuring out how to care for ourselves.
If you’re looking for a quick read that dives into character psychology with dramatic elements and gut-wrenching twists, this one’s worth your time.
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