by E. Lockhart
First published 2006
Ruby Oliver's world has imploded. Dumped, friendless, and ostracized, the 15-year-old is drowning in panic attacks. As she unravels the reasons behind her downfall - from a suspicious hookup to a lacrosse mishap - Ruby must rebuild her shattered social life. With a shrink's guidance and a new resolve, she'll confront the gossip, the secrets, and the treacherous boy drama that landed her here. Through it all, Ruby clings to the one thing she can control: her list of boyfriends. This is the messy, honest, and darkly funny story of a teen finding her way back from the brink.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Seattle (Wash.)
257 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: anxiety, depression