The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti is a coming-of-age novel that follows Scarlet, a teenage girl who is known for her selflessness and desire to make others happy. When her older sister Juliet returns home pregnant and married, Scarlet finds herself entangled in a web of complicated relationships and emotions. As Scarlet navigates her feelings for Juliet's husband, Hayden, and grapples with her own desires and responsibilities, the story unfolds with themes of family dynamics, love, and self-discovery. The writing style is described as heartfelt, perceptive, and emotionally engaging, offering insights into Scarlet's inner turmoil and the complexities of her relationships.
From The Publisher:
Scarlet considers herself someone who fixes other people's problems…until she becomes one when she falls in love with her sister's husband in this beautiful young adult novel about love and family from National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor medal winner Deb Caletti.
Scarlet spends most of her time worrying about other people. Some are her friends, others are practically strangers, and then there are the ones no else even notices. Trying to fix their lives comes naturally to her. And pushing her own needs to the side is part of the deal. So when her older sister comes home unexpectedly married and pregnant, Scarlet has a new person to worry about.
But all of her good intentions are shattered when the unthinkable happens: she falls for her sister's husband. For the first time in a long time, Scarlet's not fixing a problem, she's at the center of one. And ignoring her feelings doesn't seem to be an option…
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