
The location’s weather a has a big affect on the mood of the characters as well as the events. This story is based in the state of Washington during present-day time. ⇜The setting has a really big impact on the story. The author even went out of her way to state that Travis had a “taste for danger”. He intentionally put Ruby and himself in harm’s way several times. Ruby thought Travis was a sweet and spontaneous guy and since he was rich he had everything he needed but he actually was crazy. ⇜A theme in this book is that looks can be deceiving. I understand the concept of love at first sight, however, I just felt it needed more detail and more developing. In fact, within about 1-2 pages, Ruby “falls in love” with Travis.

For example, the author doesn’t put much time, effort, or detail into the start of the budding romance of the two main characters.

You should hate this book because it barely has real substance or valuable morals it can teach you or that will benefit you in the real world. ⇜I honestly regret picking this book up of the shelf. She, unfortunately, died two weeks later.


The book ends with her, her mom,brother, and the Queens stealing their friend Lillian from an old people’s home and taking her to the house of her soul mate. Eventually, Ruby chooses the right path with the help of the Casserole Queens, a group of old women in her mother’s book club. ⇜This story is about Ruby McQueen, a 16-year-old girl who falls in love with a troubled rich boy named Travis Becker.Their relationship,eventually, takes a turn for the worst due to Travis’ hazardous taste for danger. Imagine being in love with someone who pushed you in front of train tracks only to pull you off, someone who attempted to drown you or even drive with you on a motorcycle at over 100 mph? This seemingly dreadful person I’m speaking of is Travis Becker and his “love-fool” is Ruby McQueen. ⇜Do you think you could be in love with someone who repeatedly placed you in harm’s way? No? Me either.
