By Sarah Dessen
Ruby has been living alone for the past 2 months. Her mother just up and left one day—leaving Ruby to fend for herself. Oddly enough, though, Ruby finds this turn of events not unfortunate, but liberating. So when the police come to collect her—and send her to her sister Cora’s house—Ruby is NOT very appreciative. While adjusting to her new, perfect, fairy-tale-come-true lifestyle, there are many ups and downs Ruby experiences. This lovely novel takes us through the troublesome times, the emotional times, and the growing up times of Ruby, all while she still carries the key from the Yellow House of her past.
I really don’t feel very professional saying this, but…. This book was amazing, everyone in the world (at least all the teenage girls) should go out and buy this book as soon as it hits the shelves (4/17/08)! It is my new favorite breaking into the top five (which is very hard to do in my book), and I loved it. Plain and simple. I honestly can’t really say anything more about this!
Scale (1-10): 10
Wow! I am very jealous that you got a copy! By the way, how did you get the copy? The book sounds amazing, as I would expect from Sarah Dessen.
By: Tasha on April 5, 2008
at 11:30 pm
Luck was on my side when I recieved this wonderful, wonderful book. =)
By: sophiecouture on April 6, 2008
at 3:47 pm
Ahh I’m so excited! I’ve just started reading Sarah Dessens novels, and they are fabulous. I’m glad to hear they are staying that way.
By: Jenn on April 6, 2008
at 5:02 pm
If you liked Lock and Key, you should also read Someone Like You, Keeping the Moon and Just Listen (this is a personal fave), all by Sarah Dessen. You can also read Dreamland, but I didn’t really like that book.
But I really want to read Lock and Key! = ]
By: Megan on April 15, 2008
at 1:32 am
Thanks Megan! I actually just finished “Just Listen”. Fantastic book– review coming soon! [hopefully, I'll find time to write one, I have a whole line of pending reviews...]
By: sophiecouture on April 16, 2008
at 12:08 am
Woah, I need this book. I forget If I’ve read this review before. B/c I’m batteling with long-term stupidness. But this book sounds great. I think it’ll definitley be worth the hard-back buy!!
By: Jenna on May 25, 2008
at 12:57 am