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.