Chelsey by Chelsey Shannon

Overall: 90/100 or A

When Chelsey's father was violently murdered, days before her fourteenth birthday. She is now an orphan and has no clue what to do. She is forced to come to terms with living with her aunt and the home life that comes with it. She also is starting a new school. Chelsey is also trying to make sense of what happened and how she got here. Despite all that happened, Chelsey finds a way to flourish.

Chelsey's story was heartbreaking. I think that it would be impossible to visit that part of my life. I think that there could have been more to Chelsey's story. Her writing was lovely and well done. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

Marni by Marni Bates

Overall: 87/100 or B
Marni is having a huge amount of stress at home, school, and with her friends. She has started to pluck out her eyebrows, eyelashes, and even hair. It has helped her escape from all the trouble in the world. Unluckly, she gets hooked. Soon, she figures out that her little habait is actually a disorder called trichotillomania or "trich".
Marni had an honest story. She discussed something that was a major part about her. It was a story that was a huge part of her and it was amazing that she was able to write it. I could relate to having divorced parents and also the stress and the pressure of being a teenanger. This book is awesome and you should check it out.

Emily by Emily Smucker

Overall: 89/100 or B
Emily is plagued with some sort of cold, fever, or bizarre aches and pains for much of her life. Emily thought that the dizziness and stomachaches at the beginning of her senior year, were just another bout of "Emily Flu." But when it didn't go away, she knew that something was very wrong. After a tons of tests, she is eventually diagnosed with the rare and incurable West Nile virus. Emily watches her senior year and her future go up in smoke.
I could relate to Emily's story. I have been sick for almost three years and didn't get answers for a long time. Emily was a great writer and I enjoyed her story. I think that anyone that has had a serious illness could relate to this. You should check it out either way.