by E. Lockhart
First published 2006
Junior Ruby Oliver has a problem: her friends have stopped speaking to her. But with a new driver's license and a fresh job, Ruby sees a chance to navigate the treacherous world of high school romance. As she meticulously documents the elusive "boy species" in her trusty notebook, Ruby stumbles into an unexpected friendship that challenges her boy-centric worldview. Can Ruby learn to see beyond the data and embrace the messiness of real relationships?
Genres: romance, family-life, friendship, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult, high-school, contemporary-romance
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
193 pages · Paperback