SOLVED. A girl liking a "bad boy" from a dysfunctional family - abusive parent with normal brothers. [s]

[mary]

The book is about a girl liking a "bad boy" and he likes her back. I remember his name was Raven or something, he was named after a bird - all his brothers were. I remember a scene in which that he invited her over to his house after grocery shopping(?) and she finds out his mother/father is abusive/alcoholic. She has an idea of which to invite his family (without the parent) over for dinner due to the fact the food that were made for dinner at their house wasn't healthy and fulfilling. Also, afterwards (this might be a scene from a completely different book) his parent finds out and tries to kill the guy under the influence of alcohol. The guy escapes after stabbing the parent with a knife, both fled only to find out the parent survived.

However, I remember a different outcome for the parent. This is more correct, I believe strongly. So, the parent dies due to overdose/alcohol. The brothers grief and recall of when their parent was still normal and loving. There were 4(?) brothers including the main bad boy. The main bad boy wanted to have a relationship with her but was scared about her safety I think. I also recall the family having a bad reputation.

[Ayshe]

My Big Birkett by Lisa Shanahan?

[mary]

Thank you! :) That's the book!

[Rainbowheart]

Also pubbed as The Sweet, Terrible, Glorious Year I Truly, Completely Lost It.