Ruby feels so much like a teenage girl, with her own misconceptions, weird slang and inability to deal with being a social outcast. What Lockhart got just right is the teenage drama. Thus the list was born, ultimately with some Harriet the Spy kind of consequences. Her therapist asked her to draw up a list of boys for them to discuss. The Boyfriend List revolves around a series of panic attacks Ruby had, leading her parents to send her to a therapist. Though I did not personally identify with Ruby, I did think that she was funny most of the time, with occasional forays into whininess or melodrama, though these fit her personality and her situation perfectly. However, if you think she's hilarious and makes good points and maybe reminds you of your high school self, you'll think she and this book are the best ever. If she annoys you, the book will be utter hell. Ruby has a very distinct way of expressing herself and somewhat controversial opinions. How you feel about The Boyfriend List will likely have a direct correlation to how you feel about the MC, Ruby Oliver. The variety in opinions on this book makes perfect sense, though. Thankfully, I fell on the higher end of the spectrum, a relief since I just bought the complete series in a fit of no will power. For most books, my friends reach a sort of general consensus with The Boyfriend List, the ratings varied from one star to five. When I started reading this, I added it on Goodreads and sort of scrolled through reviews, not reading them but eyeing the ratings.
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