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Since being diagnosed with Panic Disorder, Jade DeLuna is trying her best to stay calm, and visiting the elephants at the nearby zoo seems to help. That’s why Jade keeps the live zoo webcam on in her room, and where she first sees Sebastian. When she finally meets him, their connection is immediate, and soon Jade is drawn into Sebastian’s life with his son and his grandmother on their Seattle houseboat. Even though the situation is complicated, Jade hasn’t felt this safe in a long time. Until she learns that Sebastian is hiding a terrible secret. A secret that will force Jade to decide between what is right, and what feels right. . . .
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"I enjoyed reading this book because Jade was really relatable, the romantic plot was different than any other that I have ever read, and the animal part of Jade's life was a really nice, big piece of the story. I'm happy with the way things happened in the story, and how Jade changed throughout it."
— Vicki (4 out of 5 stars)
The Nature of Jade Listener Reviews
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— JD, 2/11/2014 -
" Jade was a wonderful character: thoughtful, observant, original. I found her voice engaging, and the writing did not get in the way of the story. One unusual by-product of this book: I became very interested in elephants! A lovely story. "
— Kelly, 2/10/2014 -
" Girl coming of age: problem with anxiety, problem parents, and new boyfriend who has HUGE problems. She stays cool throughout--stronger than she knew. Already started another book by this author. "
— Lnlisa, 1/31/2014 -
" I absolutely adored this book.... incredibly written and fantastic storyline, and unforgettable characters. "
— Christina, 1/25/2014 -
" this is the story of my life "
— Karen.deluna, 1/23/2014 -
" Deb Caletti is such an amazing writer, but this book was good, not great. I liked it because Jade was perfectly written as you flipped the pages you felt like you knew her. Good book. "
— Haley, 1/19/2014 -
" I tried to read this book twice and just could not get through it. I love her other books (Honey, Baby, Sweetheart and The Queen of Everything), but this one just couldn't hold my interest. "
— Akilah, 1/6/2014 -
" This book defenetly earned it's place in the New York Times Best Seller .......... n_n !!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— cristina, 12/31/2013 -
" I loved this book. Not only did I identify with jade, the main character, but I found the story very compelling and romantic. "
— Abi, 11/28/2013 -
" Didn't like it as much as her HONEY, BABY, SWEETHEART, but it's good. Interesting stuff about elephants--the main character volunteers at a zoo. Her friend is a teen father. "
— elissa, 11/28/2013 -
" Ugh. I did not like this book. "
— Georgette, 4/13/2013 -
" It was really good, but the conflict in the story is not THAT intense. But it was worth reading! "
— Chanel, 3/30/2013 -
" I love all of Caletti's books!!!!!! "
— Oreo22, 1/11/2013 -
" This book was tender and calming. I enjoyed this book, it was very emotional at times, but it was all good. "
— Wynonna, 12/15/2012 -
" This was a great book with strong characters and Deb Caletti's unique and beautiful style of writing. However, I still think that "The Secret Life of Prince Charming" is Caletti's best. "
— Amelia, 9/29/2012 -
" I. Love. This. Book. I'm actually going to buy it in hardcover because I love it so much. "
— Taylor, 9/7/2012 -
" Not the kind of YA I normally read, but I really enjoyed this. "
— KC, 3/17/2012 -
" I LOVED THIS BOOK> IT IS MY FAVORITE> "
— Jeanette, 1/26/2012 -
" I loved all of it except the ending. That sucked. "
— DungeonsAwakenâ¤, 11/3/2011 -
" This book was absolutely amazing. will update later. "
— Aleena, 6/24/2011 -
" Totally relatable main character. The plot was expected, yet not. It was written wonderfully. You really understand what goes through Jades mind. The characters are real, the drama is real, and the book is great. I definitely recommend it. "
— Morgan, 6/14/2011 -
" Totally spoke to my adolescent self--exactly the type of book I reached for throughout all of those years! "
— Jen, 5/31/2011 -
" Jade Deluna, is an eighteen year old girl with a panic disorder and the only thing that calms her down, are elephants. Live Elephants. from the zoo. Then she meets sebasation, who shares the same fasination for elephants as she does "
— Alese, 5/11/2011 -
" I liked this book a lot. The characters were very relatable and well-developed. It reminded me of Sarah Dessen's writing style in the best way and I would recommend this book to anybody who is a fan of hers. "
— Anna, 5/3/2011 -
" I loved it, you could feel Jades struggle. She really loved Sebastion and his family. I was so glad she went to New Mexico to be with him. "
— Lisa, 4/12/2011 -
" I love how Caletti includes a passage about animals at the beginning of each chapter. So far she has me interested in Jade and her life. Love learning about the elephants. "
— Jamie, 4/2/2011 -
" My favorite typical teenage love story because of its depth and unique storyline and characters. "
— Anna, 3/23/2011
About Deb Caletti
Deb Caletti is an award-winning author and a National Book Award finalist whose books include He’s Gone; Honey, Baby, Sweetheart; The Queen of Everything; and The Secret Life of Prince Charming. Her books are published and translated worldwide. She lives with her family in Seattle.
About Julia Whelan
Julia Whelan is a novelist, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and multiple award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows.