All the drama with Audrey and her brother Conner, as well as how it affected Keiko was fascinating. I also enjoyed seeing how the family dealt with Keiko’s mother’s absence and just the entire trajectory of the story. I loved watching the evolution of her relationship with Macy, her sister. Keiko’s family is also central to this book. The friendship dynamics are beautifully written and even though the story is told from Keiko’s perspective, the reader gets a good view of all three girls. I loved that it was a no-brainer for her to remain friends with Jenna even when Audrey wasn’t friends with Jenna. She has a strong desire to be helpful and supportive and relentlessly tries to preserve her friendship with Jenna and Audrey. Keiko is a clever, genuinely (almost annoyingly) kind, and responsible girl. Toxic friendships happen at any age and the author does an excellent job at portraying the effects of a controlling friend, especially when you dislike confrontation. It felt like the kind of book I needed at Keiko’s age. Will Keiko keep it all together? The Good On top of everything else, Keiko’s family seems to be changing: her mom is working later and later, and seems to be avoiding coming home - and her little sister seems to keeping a secret. As a result, confrontation-averse, peace-making Keiko is forced to decide whether or not she will stand up for herself in her friendship with Audrey. She also rekindles some old friendships that threaten her relationship with Audrey. It doesn’t help that Audrey seems boy-crazy and has never really gotten on too well with Jenna anyway.Īs Jenna and Audrey’s friendship deteriorates over the fall, Keiko feels torn between both girls. But when Jenna returns from Texas, she’s doesn’t seem to fit back in seamlessly anymore - probably because they stopped texting each other after a while. Keiko is thrilled that her two BFFs, Jenna and Audrey, are reuniting with her after their first ever summer apart. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter is Debbi Michiko Florence’s middle-grade debut.
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