#7 Top YA Pick of 2011

For my seventh pick I'm choosing another contemporary YA. Janet Gurtler is the author to look out for. Her debut novel was powerful and heartfelt. Her agent on Twitter reminded me that Janet had not one but two books that came out in 2011. Both of them I loved.

I'M NOT HER:



This is an amazing read. Janet Gurtler is the next Jodi Picoult. Her writing is heart felt and moving.

My YA Books Central review:
http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/10324-im-not-her

Also:

IF I TELL



I really loved the protagonist in this story. Gurtler has a way with writing multi-layered characters that you care for.

My YA Books Central review:
http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/10688-if-i-tell

Tomorrow's #6 pick is a paranormal that had me howling for more.