Of My Little Blue-Eyed Girl, Kirkus Review Stated: Reed's story about a young man who is truly starting from scratch turns out to be an engaging one, told in a straightforward, genuine voice. The characters are honest and circumspect, tough yet always loyal. They are quite capable, standing up to challenges and remaining resilient and amiable. The world's Reed describes may be bleak, but they are painted brightly, and the coming-of-age/crime novel combination makes for a satisfying read. Danny's journey over these months, whether involving personal struggles or taking on the bad guys of LA, remains an exciting one. My Little Blue-Eyed Girl tells the story of Danny Myers who, at the beginning of the book, is just eighteen years old. He has survived a distant and ambivalent relationship with his parents and has had difficulty in school, where he was socially awkward and shy. In order to find himself, and become the person he wishes to be, he sets forth on a trip from his home in Colorado to Southern California.

There he hopes to find support from his stepsister, Rachel, who left Colorado years before. But what he finds there, instead, is Rachel in terrible trouble. Without, her support he must meet life's challenges on his own. He suffers defeats but finds within himself previously unrecognized areas of strength and courage. He partially defeats his shyness and finds love. He learns to defend himself when confronted. And, most important, meets an older man who becomes his mentor and surrogate father. As Danny becomes stronger and more confident, Rachel's life becomes untenable and he enters her world in an effort to save her.

There he faces danger and ultimately great loss. This is a story of loss and of growth that comes from challenges.