“I opened My So-Called Ruined Life and was immediately hooked.  Even though Tate McCoy is in the midst of some rather horrific circumstances (mother murdered and dad accused!) she maintains a positive attitude.   Melanie’s dialogue and character development reminded me  of  John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars.  Both stories feature teen girls facing heart-breakingly tough problems and rising above and beyond them with humor and grace.  I will recommend this book to my customers.”
— Elizabeth for River House Books, Carmel, CA