Books like Real live boyfriends by E. Lockhart
Ruby, a senior at a Seattle prep school, grapples with the typical trials of teenage life—dating, college applications, and her parents’ quarrels. As she wrestles with self‑perception, she questions whether her rebellious "deranged" persona still fits her evolving identity. Amidst the hush of school halls and the bustle of high‑school expectations, Ruby finds herself on a path of self‑discovery in a setting that reflects the complexities of modern adolescence.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: E. Lockhart
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