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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.3
Points 9.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 52456
Points per Word 0.000172

Description

Rachel Riley is finally going out with rock god and part-time meat mincer Justin Statham. She is certain that he is THE ONE and will prove it by having an excellent relationship on every level.

Quick Summary

If you've ever wondered whether a rock-star boyfriend can help you figure out the meaning of life, this novel is for you. Nadin mixes laugh-out-loud humor with genuine moments of teen angst, making the big questions feel both approachable and urgent. Fans of sarcastic, self-aware protagonists and anyone who likes a good romance with a side of existential comedy will eat this up. There's a bit of mild language, a few intense scenes involving the pressures of fame, and some romantic drama that stays on the sweet side. Rachel and Justin navigate high-school drama, a chaotic band tour, and a series of increasingly absurd challenges that push them to decide what they really value. If you liked the witty, coming-of-age tone of *The Princess Diaries* mixed with the philosophical undertones of *Looking for Alaska*, you'll feel right at home here.