The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen is one of the authors I go to when I need a life lesson and a clear outlook at reality. She's the type of author who has a sincere voice and makes her characters real. They are the kind you'd picture as your best friend, your least favorite being, or your next crush.

She has a way of building her stories around a character-driven plot that reveals the main personality through their actions, their inner turmoil, crazy family, and their ever-evolving narrative. They're true to...