The Treasure Map of Boys: Noel, Jackson, Finn, Hutch, Gideon--and me, Ruby Oliver

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Description

Ruby Oliver navigates her sophomore year in Seattle while dealing with therapy, her performance artist mother, and a growing distance from her best friend. As she tries to run a school bake sale, she finds herself caught between lingering feelings for her ex-boyfriend and interest from several new guys. The third book in the Ruby Oliver series offers a candid look at adolescence, relationships, and finding one's identity.

Quick Summary

Ruby Oliver's witty, diary-style narration feels like overhearing your most observant friend, as she juggles therapy, a mom who turns everything into a performance piece, and a revolving door of crushes that never quite work out. The story crackles with sharp humor while still letting you feel the sting of growing apart from an old best friend and the messy fallout of an ex-boyfriend who won't stay gone. It's especially perfect for teens who like their coming-of-age stories laced with sarcasm and real-talk about mental health, and it'll resonate with anyone who's ever tried to map out the confusing territory of high-school relationships. Parents should know the book includes occasional profanity and frank talk about sexuality, so it's best suited for older high-school readers. If you liked the raw, funny voice of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" or the messy romance of Sarah Dessen's novels, you'll probably find this one just as memorable.