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Gr 9-Up Remy's parents split up before she was born, her boyfriend is cheating on her, and her ever-hopeful mother is about to tie the knot for the fifth time. The teen's wry, humorous voice is the best part of this heartfelt novel, which takes her through the summer before she starts college and, she hopes, a brand-new life; her spirited commentary will keep readers entertained. Remy's father, a musician who died shortly after her birth, left behind a popular song with lyrics that in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Remy's mother writes romance novels, but that isn't the kind of fiction Remy appreciates. Her cynical attitude toward relationships has been shaped mainly by her mom's three failed marriages (not counting the unofficial union with Remy's late father). "People weren't meant to be together forever, regardless of what the songs say" is Remy's credo, and she seems to be sticking with it. Yet from the moment gangly, dishevele...Log In or Sign Up to Read More