Lock and Key - Book Review by Taylor V.

Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen completely captured the life of a troubled teenager. Ruby, the main character, has abused drugs and alcohol for many years. Her mother contributed to her disgusting life by being an alcoholic herself, raising Ruby in many different homes and forcing her daughter to work. Nate, Ruby's friend and boyfriend, is the character who shows Ruby that she can have friends. Cora and Jaime become Ruby's guardians. Cora, a lawyer, is Ruby's sister, and Jaime is Cora's husband. Olivia, another character, unexpectedly becomes Ruby's best friend. All of these people contribute to the changes Ruby makes, transforming a troubled teenager to a happy adult. In the book, Lock and Key, Ruby is given a second chance to have a better life.

Book Review by Taylor V.