1. "Forever..." by Judy Blume

This book is about a budding high school romance with a shy senior girl that never thought a boy would look her way. It follows the romance of a young couple throughout their senior year as they go on a vacation, deal with friends, and eventually make a college decision.

The book has a very realistic ending, and that's why it's one of my favorites. Blume does an excellent job at portraying what would happen if these characters were in real life. If you're looking for a happy ending, look elsewhere.

2. "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

I first read this book in the sixth grade and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. This book is what inspired me to read and, honestly, it is the first book that I actually fell in love with.

The book follows a young teenager named Salamanca Tree Hiddle as she and her father move across the country to be closer to the father's new girlfriend. The story basically revolves around Salamanca's trip with her grandparents as they try to find her mother. During the car ride, Salamanca tells us other stories about her new friends.

This book is a real tear jerker and, again, not a very happy ending.

3. "Go Ask Alice" by Anonymous (Beatrice Sparks)

This book was the first book I read about high school teenagers having real-life problems, such as drug use, anorexia, bulimia, mental health issues, and more. This book focuses on a teenage girl that tries drugs for the first time at a party and ultimately becomes an addict. The book is set as a diary of this teenager and shows all of the troublesome situations she's been through and all the times' people took advantage of her.

I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to figure out how their loved one can become addicted to something. The ending to this book isn't sad, but it might just leave a void in your heart and your mind full of wonder.