pretty predictable story: teen that does not fit in with the usuals overcomes adversities, alongside friends who also are not usuals. still, some pretty unique elements makes this an entertaining read and worthwhile way to pass a couple of hours. ( )

Didn't finish this one. Couldn't believe the plot, and I thought the characters were canned. I wanted to like it, but just couldn't. ( )

Maybelline Chestnut, also known as Maybe, leaves Kissimmee, FL for Los Angeles, CA, after her mother’s latest fiancé attempts to rape her and her mother sides with him instead of her daughter. One of her best friends, Hollywood, is on his way to UCLA Film School and Maybe and her other best friend, Ted go along for the ride. Getting away from her critical, alcoholic mother, Chessy, and her groping fiancé, is one reason Maybe heads for California, but she also wants to find her biological father, the one man serial marrier Chessy did not marry. The trio has several interesting adventures along the way and when they get to California. The novel has several subplots and is populated with many quirky characters making for a mostly lighthearted read. ( )

c2009Advance copy. ( )

Loved the characters. I felt I needed to see more interaction with Maybe and her mom. I never did like her mother. Nice conclusion. The book was a good read. ( )