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Jennifer posted a review at 2009-11-13 16:28:32.
(Language: English)
 
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.comIt's been a quite a long time that I found myself sitting up until three in the morning, wanting desperately to finish a story. But that is exactly where I found myself the other night with LOCK AND KEY in my hands. I was so engrossed in Ruby and her story that I had to find out how it ended. Ruby Cooper has always looked out for Number One. When Ruby was eight, her sister Cora left for university and never looked back. It was always Ruby and her mother, moving from one place to another. Her mother's excuse was to avoid creditors and landlords. Ruby slowly comes to find out that this is the version her mother wanted her to hear. Early on in her senior year of high school, Ruby's mom does a runner. Leaving Ruby all alone in the rented yellow house, Ruby does what she can to survive. She will be eighteen in less than a year, and if she can hide the fact that she's alone until then, the authorities won't be able to touch her. But when the dryer fails at her rented house and the landlords notice a clothes line strung throughout the kitchen, Ruby's life is forever changed. Custody of Ruby is given over to her older sister, Cora. Cora and her husband, Jamie, live in a wealthy community and live a life totally foreign to everything Ruby has ever known. Not trusting Cora and Jamie's intentions, Ruby plots an escape her first night in her new home. Making a break over the fence in the back yard, her escape is foiled by one rambunctious dog, Roscoe. Roscoe's barking brings a curious "Hello?" from the other side of the fence. Here she meets her next door neighbor, Nate. Nate's outlook on life is upbeat and infectious. But Ruby does everything she can to keep him at bay, as well. Slowly, Ruby learns to adjust the new life she has been given, and develop friendships in the most unlikely places. Ruby has always kept on the fringes and avoided being indebted to anyone. But as she grows and evolves, she realizes that maybe others need her just as much as she needs them. With a class assignment to define "Family," Ruby understands that the word has many meanings, and most of them don't necessarily mean blood relations. Sarah Dessen writes another amazing novel for young adults. LOCK AND KEY is wonderful, heartfelt story. All of the characters draw you in and make you feel like you are part of their lives. Jamie's naiveté is endearing. Cora's infertility struggles hit you in the heart. Olivia's tough girl exterior has cracks you get to see through. Harriett is just as harried as her name implies. And the perfect-seeming Nate has secrets all his own. My only regret with this book is that I failed to move it to the top of my To Be Read pile as soon as it arrived for review. So if you have this one sitting around at home, make it the next one you read. And if you've picked it up at the book store, considering purchasing it, definitely do so the next time you are there. You won't regret it! 
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Allison Davis posted a review at 2009-11-12 15:27:44.
(Language: English)
This book will change your aspect on life itself.. life changing amoung its short pages full of drama and romance amoung very hurt teenagers as one may realize she must reach out to someone to find herself again.
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Amanda posted a review at 2009-10-28 23:09:50.
(Language: English)
Not as great as her older books, but still pretty great.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-02-17 23:11:06.
(Language: English)
I love this book
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Tayiba posted a review at 2009-02-14 16:02:07.
(Language: English)
So nice!
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A reader posted a review at 2009-02-11 05:08:34.
(Language: English)
Not quite my reading style. I don't like how she bounces from present to past then back again and half the time you don't know when it's set. The plot was ok, but like I said, not my style. Get it from the library first to see if you'll like it or not.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-01-09 01:57:21.
(Language: English)
Sarah Dessen is the Judy Blume of today's generation. I always have fun reading her work. Smart & entertaining.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-01-08 23:20:54.
(Language: English)
I'd enjoyed this book good stuff!
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A reader posted a review at 2009-01-02 16:12:57.
(Language: English)
the first 50 or so pages were a little slow but the book picked up 100% by the middle...turned out to be a great one!
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Leanne posted a review at 2008-12-31 07:44:34.
(Language: English)
I absolutely loved this book! It was one of the most touching, sweet and humorous books I have ever read. It's one of those books that you can't put down and think about long after you've read the last page. I was not too fussed on the ending, but Dessen is such an incredible and entertaining writer, that disappointing endings (disappointng to me anyway) are easily tolerated.
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