Each one is part of a puzzle that makes up the reasons behind Hannah's suicide. As the story continues we come to discover that there are thirteen sides of the tapes to listen to and thirteen students involved.

He eventually decides to open it and discovers he has been sent a series of audiotapes recorded by a classmate, Hannah (and coincidentally, his crush), who has recently committed suicide. Thirteen Reasons Why is centered around a high school boy who has received a mysterious package in the mail. I couldn't imagine using this book in the classroom because personally, I found it disturbing and it sat with me for weeks. It sounds almost foolish to say that the plot is the thing that did me in, but it's true. The way Asher weaves his words is powerful and the character voices are strong. The book was well-written, there is not doubt about that.

While reading, I couldn't put this book down, but after I did, I found myself unhappy with the experience. For some reason, I couldn't really leave it alone. It raises a lot of thoughts and questions that I believe are perfectly appropriate for the high school classroom. I do feel this book would benefit from being used in discussion. I think, between the subject matter and the complexity of the plot, I would like to let students have the option of reading it. I would love to use it Lovesick in small book groups in the classroom. The voices are clear and full of intensity, and emails keep the story moving. This book has the ability to speak to a wide audience, both male and female. It really makes readers think about the complexity of their actions, especially when those actions potentially hurt someone else. It is powerful and eye-opening without being overly focused on morality. This book presents a coming-of-age story within the confines of a new and different plot. It pulled me in so quickly and then, all of a sudden, it was over.

While these elements appear in many young adult novels, this book left me without words. There is a billionaire, a young woman with bulimia, alcoholism, love, lies and college life. This young man carries the badge of 'drunk driver' and has to learn to face the consequences of his actions. In this book is a car crash, involving a young adult. One thing that makes me appreciate a book is when fairly cliche elements are pulled together in new ways.

LoveSick by Jake Coburn