Recommendations based on Candyby Kevin Brooks

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  1. 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)

  2. Glass

    by Ellen Hopkins
    A gripping story about four teens struggling with personal issues, told in verse.

    Kristina thinks that now she has a baby to care for and love, she can quit her addiction . But she finds herself searching for Robyn, her old contact for the "street crank". While at Robyn's house ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Burned

    by Ellen Hopkins
    A young girl's struggle to survive physical and emotional abuse in her family.

    Pattyn is seventeen years old and is the oldest of seven girls in a Mormon household. Her father is an alcoholic who beats her mother, believing a wife must succumb to her husband's actions. Her ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Go Ask Alice

    by Beatrice Sparks
    A teenage girl's diary chronicling her journey into drug addiction and eventual redemption.

    In 1968, a 15-year-old girl begins keeping a diary, in which she records her thoughts and concerns about issues such as crushes, weight loss, sexuality, social acceptance, and relating to her ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Such a Pretty Girl

    by Laura Wiess
    A young girl must confront her mother's abuser as he is released from prison.

    They promised Meredith nine years of safety, but only gave her three. Her father was supposed to be locked up until Meredith turned eighteen. She thought she had time to grow up, get out, and start a ... (Goodreads)

  6. What My Mother Doesn't Know

    by Sonya Sones
    A teenage girl navigates the ups and downs of first love, while dealing with family and school issues.

    At the start of the novel, Sophie finds herself dumped by her current boyfriend Lou, then immediately falls into a new relationship with Dylan, a boy considered the height of masculine beauty by her ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Betrayed

    by P.C. Cast
    A girl discovers she's a part of a secret society of goddess-worshipping vampires.

    Zoey has been a vampyre fledgling for only a month now and she already is the leader of the Dark Daughters and the local High Priestess in training. She has been chosen by a cat, called Nala, has a ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Smack

    by Melvin Burgess
    A group of teenagers in Bristol, England, get caught up in the world of heroin addiction and the devastating consequences that follow.

    Junk is told in the first person, with each chapter having a different character narrating. At the beginning of the story, fourteen-year old Gemma Brogan is spending time with David 'Tar' Lawson, a ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Tithe

    by Holly Black
    A young girl discovers her heritage is linked to an ancient magical world.

    Tithe follows the story of sixteen-year-old American Kaye Fierch, a young nomad who tours the country with her mother's rock band. The book begins in Philadelphia, at a gig her mother's band Stepping ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Marked

    by P.C. Cast
    A young woman discovers her supernatural powers, and must choose between two supernatural worlds.

    Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird lives in a world where vampires, or "vampyres" have always existed. One day, during school, Zoey is marked by a Tracker to become a fledgling vampyre at the Tulsa House ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Sisterhood Everlasting

    by Ann Brashares
    A tale of friendship, as five childhood friends reunite and reflect on the past.

    Ten years following the last sisterhood book, Tibby has moved to Australia with Brian and now has almost no contact with the three other girls. Soon after moving to Australia, Tibby learns that she ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Before I Die

    by Jenny Downham
    A teenage girl's journey to live life to the fullest before succumbing to a terminal illness.

    Tessa is diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia . Despite four years of chemotherapy , she has discovered that her cancer is terminal and her doctors give her a short time to live. Tessa, with ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

    by Rachel Cohn
    Two teens in New York City embark on an unforgettable night of music and adventure.

    It all starts when Nick asks Norah to be his girlfriend for five minutes. He only needs five minutes to avoid his ex-girlfriend, who's just walked in to his band's show. With a new guy. And then, ... (Goodreads)

  14. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood

    by Ann Brashares
    A summer of friendship and growth as the four best friends navigate life's changes.

    Lena is taking an extra painting class in the summer at RISD and becomes interested in the anonymous painter who comes in late on the first day. She soon discovers that it is Leonardo (Leo), one of ... (Wikipedia)

  15. It Had to Be You

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teenagers navigate love, friendship, and scandal in the glamorous world of Manhattan's Upper East Side.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live in luxe Fifth Avenue apartments and attend Manhattan's most exclusive private schools. We're smart, we've inherited classic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Push

    by Sapphire
    A harrowing tale of a young girl's journey through poverty, abuse, and illiteracy in Harlem.

    Claireece Precious Jones is an obese, illiterate 16-year-old girl who lives in Harlem with her abusive mother Mary. Precious is a few months pregnant with her second child, the product of her father ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

    by Ann Brashares
    Four teenage friends navigate their way through friendship, first love, and independence.

    With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their second summer together. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to ... (Goodreads)

  18. Something, Maybe

    by Elizabeth Scott
    Hannah discovers her father is a famous politician and tries to find her place in his world while navigating first love and family secrets.

    Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and ... (Goodreads)

  19. 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)

  20. Sugar and Spice

    by Lauren Conrad
    A young girl navigates the ups and downs of high school, friendships, and romance while pursuing her dreams of becoming a fashion designer.

    Sugar and Spice...not everyone's nice. In the deliciously entertaining conclusion to the L.A. Candy series,, New York Times, bestselling author and star of the hit TV show, The Hills, Lauren Conrad ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Legally Blonde

    by Amanda Brown
    A sorority girl follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and discovers her own legal talents.

    Elle Woods , a blonde University of Southern California sorority president and homecoming queen, is deeply in love with her college sweetheart, Warner Huntington III. When Warner enrolls in Stanford ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Vision

    by Jessica Sorensen
    Glimpses of the future haunt Lizzie, but when she meets a boy with the same ability, she discovers a dangerous secret about her past.

    There is an alternate cover edition for this ASIN, here,. The Vision is book 3 in the Fallen Star Series. Gemma thought she was trapped—that Stephan had finally won. But then time resets and she’s ... (Goodreads)

  23. All I Want is Everything

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue to unfold in this juicy Gossip Girl novel.

    Enter the world of Gossip Girl - watch us indulge our taste for jealousy and betrayal, all in the midst of the wildest parties in the best clubs. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's ... (Goodreads)

  24. Alone

    by Robert J. Crane
    Sienna Nealon is alone, hunted by both the government and a powerful enemy. She must fight to survive and uncover the truth about her past.

    The first pulse-pounding, action-packed novel in the Sienna Nealon series, from million-selling author Robert J. Crane. Sienna Nealon was a 17 year-old girl who had been held prisoner in her own ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Because I'm Worth It

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teenagers navigate their way through the ups and downs of high society in New York City.

    The wickedly funny fourth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Fallen Legacies

    by Pittacus Lore
    A group of alien teens with special powers fight for survival and freedom against their oppressors.

    Before Number Four, there were One, Two, and Three. Until now we've only known that the Mogadorians caught Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. But all of that is ... (Goodreads)

  27. Silver Is for Secrets

    by Laurie Faria Stolarz
    A teenage girl with psychic abilities tries to solve a mystery involving a missing girl and a haunted house.

    I'll make you pay... School is over, and now Stacey, her boyfriend Jacob, and their friends have rented a beach cottage for the summer. No more stress, secrets, or stalkers. But then Stacey's ... (Goodreads)

  28. Nine's Legacy

    by Pittacus Lore
    A novella that delves into the backstory of Number Nine, one of the nine Loric children with extraordinary powers.

    Number Nine—when John frees him from his cell in the power of six, he's ferocious, reckless, and ready to fight back. But being held captive changes a person—even a Lorien. See what Nine was like ... (Goodreads)

  29. Ghostgirl

    by Tonya Hurley
    Charlotte Usher is a high school misfit who dies choking on a gummy bear. She becomes a ghost and tries to fit in with the popular crowd.

    Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. And if I should die before I awake, I pray the popular attend my wake. Charlotte Usher feels practically invisible at school, and then one ... (Goodreads)

  30. Two-Way Street

    by Lauren Barnholdt
    A road trip with exes Jordan and Courtney, alternating between their perspectives, reveals secrets and feelings.

    there are two sides to every breakup., This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They're even going to the same ... (Barnes & Noble)