Zac and Mia by A.J. Betts

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

The One by Kiera Cass

Bomb by Steve Sheinkin

Hello? by Liza Wiemer

Hello? by Liza Wiemer is a story about how one hello can change your life and maybe even save your life. Wiemer's story is about a highschool girl, Tricia, who lost her mom in a tragic accident and her dad lost himself in grief. Her dad dies and her grandmother raises her, but then her grandmother dies. Tricia is on the verge of killing herself when she makes a phone call. That call, that hello, creates a series of events that changes several peoples' lives. I loved the story!

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

I have read a few Jodi Picoult novels before, only to be crying my eyes out or being totally depressed. I thought I would give her another chance and I was not crying or depressed, I was held in suspense.

Leaving Time is about a young girl's quest to find out more about why her mom left her. Jenna wanted to know why her mom abandoned her when she was young. It is a riveting mystery full of suspense. After Jenna's mother disappears, her father ends up in a psychiatric hospital. Jenna's grandmother raises her, but never talks about her mom leaving. Jenna is driven to find out what really happened.

I enjoyed learning about elephants, which have a part in this novel. I was intrigued by the mystery behind her mom's disappearance, abandonment, leaving, whichever it would play out to be. This book is worth the time.

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven draws you into the story. Niven tells a story about two teens who are struggling, but for very different reasons. Both almost attempt to jump off a tower, but one of them saves the other and they become friends. The friendship grows and their bond is strong. This is not a happily ever after, but has a great message.