The Six Rules of Maybe

The Six Rules of Maybe
By Deb Caletti
Simon Pulse, 2010. 321 pgs. Young Adult

Scarlet has spent her life looking after other people, while her older sister Juliet has done exactly what she wanted. When Juliet returns home, pregnant and newly married, Scarlet tries to intervene as Juliet mistreats and even ignores her husband Hayden. Disgusted with Juliet, Scarlet persists in trying to protect those around her, but the time comes when she has to learn about letting go.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book; Scarlet's emotions are complicated and real, and the unfolding of what she learns about herself and her family shows her growth. I'd recommend this to fans of Sarah Dessen's works.

AE