Authors: Derrick Barnes
ISBN-13: 9780641996092, ISBN-10: 0641996098
Format: Hardcover
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Date Published: April 2009
Edition: Bargain
Diego is a sixteen-year-old boy with a problem. He loves his girlfriend, Roxy. And when they suddenly break up due to Diego's own insecurity issues, the boy is crushed. How ever will he win Shorty back?
On the trusty advice of his (crazy) best friend, Diego invents an alter ego known as Dr. Truelove. A sex and relationship e-columnist, Truelove is smooth where Diego is gawky, skilled where Diego is clueless. Truelove is, quite clearly, the way back into Roxy's heart. Or so it seems. . . .
Although the story starts out slowly, it picks up speed as more elements are added and readers become more familiar with the characters. Many teens will be able to relate to Diego's confusion about his feelings and his longing for that special someone. Some readers might not be able to identify with the culture portrayed in the book, but they will nonetheless enjoy being pulled along on this roller coaster of heartfelt feelings and crazy antics.