Play Me by Laura Ruby

Disappointed when he does not get the MTV production deal he wants, high school senior Eddy leaves his girlfriend and takes a road trip to find the mother who has left him and his younger stepbrother, who has taken a bit part in a television show.

I was definitely too old to read and enjoy this book. I didn't understand the many movie references, I felt no sympathy (or empathy) for the main character and I just didn't care what happened to him...I felt like slapping him around and tell him to "get a grip". The little brother was a great (and sad) character. This is a book where the supporting characters are more developed than the main character. I have liked this author in the past; but this one just didn't work for me.
Rating: 7 of 10