High school junior Jordan MacKenzie’s life was pretty typical: fractured family, new boyfriend, dead-end job. She’d been living with her father (the predictable optometrist) since her mother (the hippie holdover) had become too embarrassing to be around. Jordan felt that she finally had as normal a life as she could. But then came Gayle D’Angelo. Jordan knew her father was dating Gayle and that Gayle was married. Jordan knew it was wrong, and that her father was becoming someone she didn’t recognize anymore, but what could she do about it? And how could she — how could anyone — have possibly guessed that this illicit love affair would implode in such a violent and disturbing way?
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"This is Deb Calletti's first book i believe, and although it is awsome just like all the others, I think there were too many characters and storylines too be able to follow and understand it all. I loved the fact that the Story is written in Jordan's point of view, as a therapy-like assignment from a former teacher, and also that through the story she admits her foolishness and lack of thinking on certain points and actions and she is able to justify the others. Like always, Calletti's writting is amazing and it flows well and she elaborates just enough in all the right places."
— Catherine (5 out of 5 stars)
" A really good read, the main character witty and hyper-aware, with appealing vulnerability. At the very end, I thought it got a little implausible and sentimental, but minor objections. "
— Beatrice, 2/17/2014" I really would give this 3.5 stars. The narrator was hilarious, if a bit unbelievable, and I enjoyed the way the story was drawn out (unlike some reviewers). "
— Meghan, 2/6/2014" The book got really boring and unrelateable. When was it written? The 70s? Who tucks their shirts in anymore? "
— Aly, 1/29/2014" Wow- really interesting book; the end is somewhat unexpected and it's really different from what i've read before. I would certianly give it a try! "
— Jessica, 1/20/2014" What do you do when normal lets you down? Caletti - never shy about dealing with issues - turns her sharp eye for characterization toward the story of a girl whose life becomes the stuff of the six o'clock news. As always, reading Caletti is likely binging on Ben & Jerry's after having gone fat-free for months - rich, sumptious, and eye-rollingly good. "
— Jennifer, 1/6/2014" I read this several years ago, so it might require a reread to recall exactly how I feel about it. "
— Ariana, 1/2/2014" It wasn't my most favorite book,but it was okay. I think that Deb shouldn't of added a love life escpecially who it was. "
— Larissa, 12/15/2013" a very odd book. descriptive. sad to hear what happens when on goes crazy in today's world. a mixture of hope, death, and faith. "
— Alyssa, 12/14/2013" This book was really intriguing. Twists and turns around every corner. "
— Candace, 11/13/2013" I loooved this book. I read it when I was about 16/ 17. The way Caletti engulfs you in the beautiful setting, you feel like you're watching it all unfold before you and you're thrown into the harrowing climax. One of my fav teeny bopper books w/ some very serious issues. "
— Jme, 8/30/2013" The story line of this book was very surprising. From reading the back of the book, I never would have thought it included a murder. "
— Mariah, 10/30/2012" I thought it was a really good book Jorden was awesome except foe Kale that sucked but, Jackson and Jorden needed each other. "
— Lisa, 10/6/2012" I honestly really didn't like this book, and it was hard for me to get through (sorry). I really only got into the last 50 pages or so. I was kind of disappointed with this one. "
— Michelle, 2/5/2012" this book made me kinda mad. he dad just really ticked me off, i mean her was really dumb. How could you just think about yourself, you do have a daughter you know? i felt so sorry for her.Though i didnt like this book much, i was still touched at the end of the story. "
— Danae, 12/17/2011" I loved this book! The building of suspense, the genuine engaging narrative voice, the characters who each quickly became real with deft strokes of detail. Masterful, beautiful, and the kind of book that inspires me to get back to my own writing. Thank you, Deb Caletti! "
— Jen, 5/27/2011" I thought it was a really good book Jorden was awesome except foe Kale that sucked but, Jackson and Jorden needed each other. "
— Lisa, 4/18/2011" The original book that got me hooked to Deb Caletti, not what I had expected and the fact that it surprised me got me hooked on this author "
— Prescilla, 1/2/2011" Excellent story diving into the mind and challenges of an average teenager dealing with the tragedy surrounding her family. "
— CK, 9/29/2010" It was alright, some how it didnt impress me as much as I thought it would "
— Shona, 9/28/2010" this book made me kinda mad. he dad just really ticked me off, i mean her was really dumb. How could you just think about yourself, you do have a daughter you know? i felt so sorry for her.Though i didnt like this book much, i was still touched at the end of the story. "
— Danae, 8/18/2010" A really good read, the main character witty and hyper-aware, with appealing vulnerability. At the very end, I thought it got a little implausible and sentimental, but minor objections. "
— Beatrice, 10/20/2009Deb Caletti is an award-winning author and a National Book Award finalist whose books include He’s Gone; Honey, Baby, Sweetheart; The Queen of Everything; and The Secret Life of Prince Charming. Her books are published and translated worldwide. She lives with her family in Seattle.
Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.