Recommendations based on Wintergirlsby Laurie Halse Anderson

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  1. Twisted

    by Laurie Halse Anderson
    A young girl's struggle for justice against a high school culture of silence and victim-blaming.

    High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background—average student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on ... (Goodreads)

  2. Hold Still

    by Nina LaCour
    A young girl navigates the grief of losing her best friend through photography and self-discovery.

    An arresting story about starting over after a friend’s suicide, from a breakthrough new voice in YA fiction. dear caitlin, there are so many things that i want so badly to tell you but i just can’t. ... (Goodreads)

  3. Catalyst

    by Laurie Halse Anderson
    Kate Malone is a science-loving high school senior who discovers a family secret that changes everything.

    Meet Kate Malone—straight-A science and math geek, minister's daughter, ace long-distance runner, new girlfriend (to Mitchell "Early Decision Harvard" Pangborn III), unwilling family caretaker, and ... (Goodreads)

  4. Delirium

    by Lauren Oliver
    A teenage girl's struggle against a dystopian society's oppressive rules in order to stay with the one she loves.

    The story is set in Portland, Maine , in 2091. Civilization is concentrated in the cities that escaped the severe bombings decades earlier. Travel between the cities is highly restricted. Electric ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Before I Fall

    by Lauren Oliver
    A high school student relives the same day over and over, learning to appreciate life.

    The story begins on a seemingly normal day for the popular 17-year-old Samantha "Sam" Kingston. On February 12, known as " Cupid's Day ," Sam goes about her day as normal with her three best ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Sold

    by Patricia McCormick
    A young girl's fight for freedom after being sold into the sex trade in Nepal.

    Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl living with her family in a small hut in the mountains of Nepal. Her family is desperately poor, but her life is full of simple pleasures, like raising her ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Forest of Hands and Teeth

    by Carrie Ryan
    In a post-apocalyptic world, Mary seeks to escape her village surrounded by the Forest of Hands and Teeth, where the undead roam.

    In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Unwind

    by Neal Shusterman
    A dystopian future world where teenagers are subjected to a “harvesting” process that splits them apart.

    Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age ... (Goodreads)

  9. Shiver

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A teenage girl falls in love with a werewolf, but their romance is threatened by the dangers of his transformation.

    For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In ... (Goodreads)

  10. Shine

    by Lauren Myracle
    A high school student struggles to come to terms with a hate crime that occurred in her small town.

    In Black Creek, North Carolina , 16-year-old Cat Robinson's gay best friend, Patrick Truman, is left temporarily comatose from a brutal and discriminatory act of violence. Cat feels guilty for having ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Perfect

    by Ellen Hopkins
    Four teenagers struggle with the pressure to be perfect in a society obsessed with appearance and success.

    From the bookjacket Critical reception to Perfect has been positive, with the LA Times saying "Hopkins is painfully adept at channeling perfectionist psychology... It's an ambitious idea, powerfully ... (Wikipedia)

  12. It's Kind of a Funny Story

    by Ned Vizzini
    A young man's struggle with mental illness, finding his path to recovery.

    Craig Gilner, the narrator, is 15 years old and lives with his family in a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood. He attends the prestigious Executive Pre-Professional High School, having studied ... (Wikipedia)

  13. North of Beautiful

    by Justina Chen
    Terra, a girl with a port-wine stain, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and love with the help of a Chinese boy named Jacob.

    As he continued to stare, I wanted to point to my cheek and remind him, But you were the one who wanted this, remember? You're the one who asked-and I repeat- Why not fix your face? It's hard not to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. A Monster Calls

    by Patrick Ness
    A young boy's journey of self-discovery, coming to terms with his mother's terminal illness.

    Thirteen-year-old Conor O'Malley awakens from the same nightmare he has been experiencing for the past few months, "the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming". At seven minutes after ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Chains

    by Laurie Halse Anderson
    A young girl's mission to secure her and her sister's freedom from enslavement.

    As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become ... (Goodreads)

  16. Forbidden

    by Tabitha Suzuma
    A forbidden love story between siblings, challenging societal norms and morality.

    She is pretty and talented - sweet sixteen and never been kissed. He is seventeen; gorgeous and on the brink of a bright future. And now they have fallen in love. But... they are brother and sister. ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Lover's Dictionary

    by David Levithan
    A unique exploration of the complexities of a relationship, told through a series of dictionary entries.

    A nameless narrator tells the story of a relationship through dictionary entries. These short entries provide insight into the ups and downs of their romantic relationship, revealing the couple's ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Lola and the Boy Next Door

    by Stephanie Perkins
    A teenage girl navigates the complexities of first love, while surrounded by a cast of eccentric and lovable characters.

    Alternate Cove edition for ISBN 9780525423287 Lola Nolan is a budding costume designer, and for her, the more outrageous, sparkly, and fun the outfit, the better. And everything is pretty perfect in ... (Goodreads)

  19. Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

    by Jomny Sun
    An alien visits Earth and learns about humanity, love, and friendship. A heartwarming graphic novel about finding your place in the world.

    Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too is the illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, only to meet all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on life, love, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Someone Like You

    by Sarah Dessen
    A story of friendship, love, and loss. Two best friends navigate through life's challenges and unexpected events.

    The book is split into three parts. Halley and Scarlett Thomas live in directly opposite houses and both had jobs at Milton's Market. At the beginning of the summer, Scarlett starts dating Michael ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Cut

    by Patricia McCormick
    A teenage girl's journey to reclaim her identity after a stay in a mental health facility.

    Fifteen-year-old Callie McPherson of Mississauga isn't speaking to anybody, not even to her therapist at Sea Pines (nicknamed "Sick Minds"), the residential treatment facility where her parents and ... (Wikipedia)

  22. This Lullaby

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.

    Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Anna and the French Kiss

    by Stephanie Perkins
    A romantic comedy of a teenage girl and her unexpected summer romance in Paris.

    Anna Oliphant is a senior in high school who is forced by her father to attend the fictional boarding school 'School of America in Paris' – nicknamed SOAP by students. She is heavily against having ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

    by Alison Goodman
    A young apprentice learns to wield the power of dragons and save the kingdom from destruction.

    Also Known As: Two Pearls of Wisdom, Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye, and Eon (All the same book just published with different publishers) Swordplay, dragon magic–and a hero with a desperate secret ... (Goodreads)

  25. Beauty Queens

    by Libba Bray
    A group of beauty pageant contestants stranded on a desert island, learning resilience and self-reliance.

    From bestselling, Printz Award-winning author Libba Bray, the story of a plane of beauty pageant contestants that crashes on a desert island.,Teen beauty queens. A "Lost"-like island. Mysteries and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Scorpio Races

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A thrilling race between magical sea horses, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.

    It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age ... (Goodreads)

  27. Crank

    by Ellen Hopkins
    A teenage girl's descent into addiction and the consequences it has on her life and relationships.

    Crank takes place the summer before and during the protagonist Kristina's junior year of high school. She is a straight-A honor roll student and decides to visit her father for three weeks. Her ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Blood Promise

    by Richelle Mead
    An epic adventure to protect a friend, as two worlds clash and an ancient prophecy is fulfilled.

    In Blood Promise , Rose leaves St. Vladimir's Academy to go after Dimitri, who has become Strigoi, and kill him. The only clue she has is that he might be somewhere in Siberia. After meeting an ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Just Listen

    by Sarah Dessen
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, navigating the complexities of teenage life.

    Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. , Her friendship with her best friends Clarke and Sophie ended bitterly. ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Death Note, Vol. 2: Confluence

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    A thrilling story of crime, justice, and morality, as a young man uses a supernatural notebook to punish the wicked.

    Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI—by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan! But one of the agents has a fiancée who used to work in the ... (Goodreads)