The Six Rules of Maybe

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…

“Scarlet's characterization is particularly original...Her relationship with Hayden...is touching and credible...The fact that all three women...struggle with their view of men is explored with particular depth and subtlety...--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2010”

"Reminiscent of the best of Sarah Dessen's work, this novel is beautifully written, deftly plotted, and movingly characterized." -"School Library Journal

"

"Caletti is a wonderfully gifted writer. Her prose is infused with wisdom and wit, and her characters are all deeply layered. Readers of all ages will undoubtedly enjoy this."" -Romantic Times BOOKREVIEWS

"

"Scarlet's adoration of Hayden is both poignant and realistic... Juliet's pursuit of an old boyfriend, a bad boy, rings true." "-- Booklist"

"The main characters are well drawn and complex." -"Publishers Weekly"

""

“Reminiscent of the best of Sarah Dessen’s work, this novel is beautifully written, deftly plotted, and movingly characterized.” –"School Library Journal

"

“Caletti is a wonderfully gifted writer. Her prose is infused with wisdom and wit, and her characters are all deeply layered. Readers of all ages will undoubtedly enjoy this.”" –Romantic Times BOOKREVIEWS

"

“Scarlet’s adoration of Hayden is both poignant and realistic... Juliet’s pursuit of an old boyfriend, a bad boy, rings true.” "— Booklist"

“The main characters are well drawn and complex.” –"Publishers Weekly"

""

Deb Caletti is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of over sixteen books for adults and young adults, including Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, a finalist for the National Book Award; A Heart in a Body in the World, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book; Girl, Unframed; and One Great Lie. Her books have also won the Josette Frank Award for Fiction, the Washington State Book Award, and numerous other state awards and honors, and she was a finalist for the PEN USA Award. She lives with her family in Seattle.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.