by E. Lockhart
First published 2010
Ruby's senior year is a minefield of ex-boyfriends, college apps, and family drama. As her edgy "deranged" persona fades, she must navigate new romantic entanglements and figure out who she really is. With her parents constantly fighting and big decisions looming, Ruby's world is spiraling. Can she hold it all together and find her true self before graduation?
Genres: contemporary, young-adult, contemporary-romance, family-drama, young-adult-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Seattle (Wash.)
240 pages · Paperback