13 Reasons Why by: Jay Asher

First off, this is an extremely emotional story, and is hard to believe that it is Jay Asher's first book it is so well written. At first the names and stories brought up will confuse you, at least it did for me, but by the end everything pieces together. One of the main characters, Clay, is on an emotional journey to discover why he is on a list of thirteen people, or reasons, why his crush (Hannah) killed herself. After finishing this book, it stuck with me and I think it always will. While discovering Hannah's last days of life, keep an open mind that Clay may have recieved much more than a box full of tapes, but a life altering lesson. If you read this, and I hope you do, let me know what you thought and what you may have gotten out of it. It's definitley one to recommend.

Lock and Key by: Sarah Dessen

Okay so, Sarah Dessen is pretty much the best young adult author on earth. Yet another unforgettable inspiring story of a young girl trying to find, well, the lock to her key. As Ruby reunites with her long-lost sister, she has to learn that it is okay to have a past. Let's just say a past that will always be a part of her but now it is her choice. Ruby learns to grasp the reigns of her life as well as ironically helping others. The fun, witty, and sarcastic characters add the perfect essence of humor to this coming of age story.

The Landing by: John Ibbitson

genre: fiction

I have never heard of this author [John Ibbitson] before, but the day I picked up this book I was feeling hopeful. Little did I know the word hope distinguishes this novel.
An inspiring story of a fifteen year old boy living in a run down, empty town caused by the Great Deppresion. The most excitement for him in months has been a wealthy widowed cottager moving to the island across the lake. She hires the boy to fix up her cottage and do her errons. Soon the women and boys relationship takes a turn: she learns that he plays the violin. Could his self taught talent renew his life long hope, or leave him in the one place he knows?
This story will in a way suprisingly leave you satisfied or maybe even a sense of hope.

Frozen Fire by: Tim Bowler

Genre: Supernatural-fiction

Tired of the same old plot in every book you pick up? The same old "introduction--rising action--climax--falling action--resolution"? If you are, that's a good thing because here is a treat for you. Frozen Fire= climax--climax--climax--climax--climax.

The first page will literally have your eyes glued to the book. The sense of not having a clue what will happen next is what makes Tim Bowler's writing so rich. The setting takes place in England, making the accent-enriched dialogue even more dashing. Although the ending is not specifically clear, it leaves a lingering thought in your mind. Frozen Fire will not let any reader down.

Praise for Frozen Fire-

"An engrossing, tantalizing psychological and supernatural thriller...Read it alone, at night."-Mal Peet, guest reviewer, Guardian

Fortunes of Indigo Skye by: Deb Caletti

Genre: fiction

This book is about finding yourself. While reading it I found that not only was Indigo Skye (the main character) learning important life lessons, but so was I. Hidden between the pages are metaphors which I love. They just make ya feel smart when you catch on to them, right?
There are many factors in Indigo's life that I am sure you can relate to and some you may envy (I do). An example of this is her waitressing job at Caerra's Diner. A group of regular "diner goers" comes in everyday and it is an "everyone knows each other" atmosphere. I have always found this idea heart warming and it is captured perfectly in this book.
For the ladies out there: her refrigerator delivering boyfriend -Trevor- is also captured perfectly ;)

Warning: some fowl language