Drama High: Keep it Movin' [Paperback]

L. Divine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2009 | Series: Drama High (Book 8)

A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

South Bay High’s Jayd Jackson finally has her own ride, but that sure doesn’t mean her

troubles are over…

These days, Jayd just can’t seem to get a break. Her car is more trouble than it’s worth; her girl Mickey is being forced to attend continuation school; and Rah and his ex Sandy are still arguing.

Despite these distractions, Jayd concentrates on making potions for hair and developing her own signature braid technique, which is getting her a lot of respect and money. But then school starts up again, and with it comes more drama. If Jayd wants to keep it all under control, she’ll have to look deep into herself and take her destiny into her own hands...

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dafina (May 26, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758231075
• ISBN-13: 978-0758231079
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

L. Divine was born and raised in Compton, CA. After graduating from UCLA with her BA and MA in African American Studies, she taught for the LA Unified School District for 2 years.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jayd Power, June 10, 2009

By 

Angelia Menchan "acvermen.blogspot.com" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drama High: Keep it Movin' (Paperback)

Jayd Jackson is a young lady with special powers. She has the ability to predict future happenings and see into the past. She received these powers, most recently from her grandmother, who she calls Mama and her mother, known to her as Mom. Mom is gifted as well, though her gifts are limited to reading Jayd's mind. Drama High: Keep it Movin' by L. Divine is a very different, entertaining young-adult book. The young people have the same angst and issues as all young kids growing up in the hood. However, the fact, that Jayd has special powers gave this book a special flavor.

Keep it Movin' is a delightful journey into the life and mind of a young woman who accepts her special gifts, while navigating her teen years. Jayd is consumed with female friendships and conflicts, while at the same time dealing with two young men vying for her attention, Rah and Jeremy. Rah, her boyfriend, is a street guy with a baby and baby-mama drama. Jeremy is a rich, white, former boyfriend who will do anything to be part of her life. But Jayd's main focus is keeping her head above water, embracing her powers and working on developing her own hair braiding technique. The combination of these scenarios make for a fun, easy read.

Though I was a bit taken aback by the language, it gave a certain authenticity to the story and I recommend the novel to teens, fourteen and older.

3.0 out of 5 stars Like the book until the ending, July 14, 2010

By 

Ni Shell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drama High: Keep it Movin' (Paperback)

I have been following this series for some time now and i have really enjoyed it. however while reading this book i felt that the author took the easy way out. The book could have easily been 50+ pages longer in order to give a better solution to all of Jayd's problems. i dont want to give it away but it seems like the author was just trying to hurry up and end the book instead of developing it into the next book. the end of the book confused me because the extent of the solution isnt really clear but other than that i did like the book and have moved on to the next one.

4.0 out of 5 stars Will They Ever Learn?, September 13, 2009

By 

The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drama High: Keep it Movin' (Paperback)

All of us are born with a special gift; we either embrace that gift or wish we did not have it. Jayd Jackson is no different. Her abilities to see into the past and into the future was passed down through three generations; from grandmother, to mother, to Jayd. Jayd is the typical busy teenager taking all A P classes, a busy social life, and keeping her psychic powers under control.

Her busy life also has her flip-flopping between two boyfriends, but no matter the pressure from Jeremy and Rah, Jayd maintains these relationships without sex. There are a few aspects of the story not clear to me, but I feel this is due to the fact this is book number eight,and my first read of the series.

KEEP IT MOVIN' was a great read about teenage life and one which I enjoyed. It was true to life with the violence and the carrying of a gun in the glove compartment of the car. The downside was the extreme use of profanity. I recommend KEEP IT MOVIN' to teens and young adults, with the suggestion they begin reading with book number one in the series.

Reviewed by Toni Bonita

of The RAWSISTAZ (tm) Reviewers