Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

Katie Fisher is an Amish girl through and through, and in her Amish world everything is perfect. Perfection cannot last forever, though, and soon enough Katie's world comes crashing down, all due to the dead baby found in her barn.

Katie swears that she did not give birth to a baby, but all of the evidence points to her. When the outside world drags Katie into the court of law to serve justice, so many intense changes at 0nce make her head spin. One woman, Ellie Hathaway, is willing to do anything to prove that Katie is innocent.

Is even anything enough, though, when an innocent baby has been cheated out of life? No one knows how he died or who could have caused it, but for some reason Katie Fisher is the only girl that seems to fit into the puzzle.

Jodi Picoult's mind boggling mystery had me on the edge of my seat all the way through! I reccomend this book to someone who enjoys mystery, as well as a little bit of romance. This book is also very interesting to someone who does not know much about the Amish culture.

Copper Sun by Sharon M.Draper

By the age of only sixteen, Amari has been through more than most individuals. She witnessed her loving family die, along with almost all of her entire village. Every one that she knew died, if not physically then spiritually. Everything Amari knew was taken from her. She was repeatedly beaten and brutally raped. After everything Amari has been through so far, her journey has just begun and spirit stays strong.

Violated in every way possible, Amari hasn't seen an ounce of respect from anyone. Amari is alone and afraid but she'll never let it show. Her spirit cannot be broken and her inner strength cannot be taken away. When everything else has been stolen from her, she still holds onto her dignity.

Amari now attempts the impossible, the unthinkable, escape to freedom. Sharon M.Draper's Copper Sun broke my heart with it's sad tale. It intensified my appreciation for every past slave and for that reason I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. This story is one that we all need the opportunity to read and learn from.

Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult

How would you feel if you were held prisoner for something you know in your heart you did not do? Convicted of a sexual assault crime that he did not commit, Jack St.Bride was set on clearing his name and regaining his right to freedom.

Unfortunately, it's hard for the local community not to side with the local preacher's fifteen year old, soccer star daughter. When convicted of such a crime, not only do you lose every ounce of freedom, but everyone in your life. After eight months in prison, walking free but alone, Jack has no where to go. Stumbling into the small town of Salem Falls, Jack has no doubt in his mind that he will set things straight again and be okay.

Somehow, that's not quite what happens. Could Jack really be so unlucky as to go through a likewise conflict? No matter what happens Jack St.Bride does not give up on himself. He's survived it before, so why not now? Jodi Picoult's Salem Falls grasped all of my attention with it's heartbreaking story. Jack has no one but himself but for him, that will be enough to pull through.