Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher

Writing her unconventional pen pal, a Texas Death Row inmate, Zoe is trying to absolve herself of her sins.  In detail, she writes and shares with him the events leading up to the night of the murder, hoping he knows how she feels.  Depressed and unable to express her isolation from everyone, Zoe slowly writes down her story in an effort to reach out to someone who has done something as terrible as she has.   Through her confession the reader learns of the romance, deceit, and love Zoe shows.  Zoe's voice describes the setting of England through her voice and use of dialogue. Humorous at times, but heartbreaking still, Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher is a surprisingly fulfilling romance novel.  It is labeled young adult for mature relationships and language.  Honestly, after reading this, I was asking why it was titled, Ketchup Clouds.  I should read it again because I remember only one reference to the clouds.