Anatomy of a Boyfriend
by Daria Snadowsky

    ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND by Daria Snadowsky
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  1/9/07
    Publisher:  Delacorte
    Reviewed by:  Amanda Dissinger
    Rating:  5 Stars


    In ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND, author Daria Snadowsky examines first love, sex, and relationships among
    two teens.

    Dominique, a high school senior with dreams of becoming a doctor, meets and quickly develops a relationship with
    Wes, another senior who attends a different school in town. Things quickly become hot and heavy for the two
    inexperienced teens, until fall, when they decide to attend colleges on opposite sides of the country. Thus, their
    feelings for one another change, and they’re forced to reevaluate their relationship.

    Very similar in plot and character to Judy Blume’s young adult classic FOREVER…, Snadowsky still manages to
    find a unique point of view in her story through Dom. The readers take an adventure with Dom as she discovers
    many new adult experiences, and feels what it’s like to truly love for the first time.

    The book provides a very frank look at sex, and can sometimes be very graphic. However, with all of the
    candidness, the book stands out from other young adult novels that glaze over the reality of high school
    relationships without really exploring them.

    ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND is an honest gem that will provide readers with a sincere and at times painful
    portrayal of adolescent life.