The Boyfriend List

Written by E. Lockhart

Book #1 in the Ruby Oliver Quartet series

A teen's life unravels in ten days, leading to therapy and unexpected revelations.

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229 pages· 51,863 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Fifteen-year-old Ruby Oliver's life spirals out of control in just ten days. She loses her boyfriend, her best friend, and her social standing, all while navigating teenage drama and therapy. As she faces panic attacks and public humiliation, Ruby must confront her choices and find a way to rebuild her life. Can she turn her misfortunes into a new beginning, or will her list of woes continue to grow? Discover Ruby's journey through chaos and self-discovery in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

From E. Lockhart, author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestseller We Were Liars, which John Green called “utterly unforgettable,” comes The Boyfriend List, the first book in the uproarious and heartwarming Ruby Oliver novels. Ruby Oliver is 15 and has a shrink. She knows it’s unusual, but give her a break–she’s had a rough 10 days. In the past 10 days she: lost her boyfriend (#13 on the list), lost her best friend (Kim), lost all her other friends (Nora, Cricket), did something suspicious with a boy (#10), did something advanced with a boy (#15), had an argument with a boy (#14), drank her first beer (someone handed it to her), got caught by her mom (ag!), had a panic attack (scary), lost a lacrosse game (she’s the goalie), failed a math test (she’ll make it up), hurt Meghan’s feelings (even though they aren’t really friends), became a social outcast (no one to sit with at lunch) and had graffiti written about her in the girls’ bathroom (who knows what was in the boys’!?!). But don’t worry–Ruby lives to tell the tale. And make more lists.

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