This book was exceptional , i think kids 13 and up would be able to read it. It does talk about some intense things so parents be ware. I do actually recommend this book.

I am 12 years old and at first did not like this book mostly because I didn't understand it. Once i read it through several more times, I grew to LOVE it, it also encouraged me to read some of the other books by Sarah Dessen.

I love it! Although not all Sarah Dessen novels are appropriate for tweens, this one is all right. Ruby is a troubled teen and uses drugs and alcahol to escape from her disturbing world. She has sex with her boyfriend because she's so distressed (not explicit), but later cuts ties with him. She turns her life around, into something worth living in. She has a supporting sister and brother in law. Not only does she change through the course of the book, but she helps her neighbor, who is being hit by his own father. A great book, but only read if you are mature.

I loved this book. Actually, Sarah Dessen was my favorite author. I love the books that she writes and mostly i can relate. Either they somehow relate to me or they relate to people i know.

I love Shara Dessens books. She writes them like the main character would be telling them and i find them very down to earth. Lock and Key is a great story and tells how someone might cope with their mother leaving them. I think Ruby relates to Nate and Find them a great match. I absolutely love this book.

This is one of my favorite books! Ruby starts out as an agry, messed up teen but when she is forced to live with her long lost sister , things start to change. When Ruby meets her new neighbor, he tries so hard to get to know her and she ends up falling head over heals for him too. Wonderful!

I absolutly loved this book. Its a definite must-read!

It gives kids a dose of the "real world". Truth be told, most kids, at fourteen, already know about the "bad words" and the explicit content -- they just don't show off their knowledge to their parents.

I'm 12, and I really loved the book. Although some parts may be iffy for some kids, and it is definitely not appropriate for immature preteens, and kids younger than that. But I LOVED it!! but, there are: sex related subjects, drugs, and language.