Stephanie Perry Moore delves into high school dating scene with Payton Sky, a popular upper classman. Payton's boyfriend wants to sleep with her, but she's committed to waiting until marriage. Her conviction threatens not only her relationship with her boyfriend, but her best girl friends as well. Perry Moore's raw narrative engages teenage readers where they are and presents an alternative to the lifestyle of casual sex.
I enjoyed this series as 16 year old for several reasons. First, the setting: Moore is a greater Atlanta resident, as am I. Her series takes place in Georgia, which was an instant connecting point for me. Moore is published by
Moody Publishers , and I had the privilege of working with their staff during college. It's rare to find quality young adult literature which is both explicitly Christian and written for a Black audience. Perry Moore delivers it all.
