Since the death of her mother Hailey has tried to be the perfect
daughter for her father. She gets good grades, doesn't get into
trouble and does everything by the rules. What she's most looking
forward to is spending the last summer with her father before she
leaves for college. But when he suddenly cancels their plans all
her pent up frustration is unleashed as she takes out her anger on
some school property. The one time Hailey does something bad and
she gets caught. Overnight she ends up losing her boyfriend, the
trust of her best friend and shunned by peers who used to look up
to her. Yet she still wont reveal who else was with her that night.
Hailey means well--because she's trying to protect someone she ends
up taking the blame for what happened and deals with the
consequences. One of her punishments is to work with the janitorial
crew where she meets Drew. I would describe Hailey as a "in the
box" kind of person and Drew draws her out. He shows her his world
and it opens her eyes. I was initially wary of Kelsie. I thought
she might be the backstabbing best friend and move in to take
Hailey's place once she lost her popularity. She seems to be hiding
something from Hailey and not telling the whole truth but in the
end it all worked out the best for both of them.
Eileen Cook's books are always fun and entertaining and this one
was no exception. It'll have you laughing, smiling and rooting for
Hailey right till the very end.