Books I Love – How To Save A Life by Sara Zarr

I love to talk books.
And I love to pass favorites along to others.
So here's my latest love:

Mandy Kalinowski understands what it's like to grow up unwanted–to be raised by a mother who never intended to have a child. So when Mandy becomes pregnant, one thing she's sure of is that she wants a better life for her baby. It's harder to be sure of herself. Will she ever find someone to care for her, too?

As their worlds change around them, Jill and Mandy must learn to both let go and hold on, and that nothing is as easy–or as difficult–as it seems.

Critically acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr delivers a heart-wrenching story, told from dual perspectives, about the many roads that can lead us home.

Why I Loved It (vague and spoiler free because that's how I roll):

The main characters are flawed and messy, and even though I didn't love both girls at first, I learned to. When something forced me to put the book down, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I had no idea how Sara Zarr was going to resolve (or not resolve) all the issues by that last page. The ending brought me to tears – big soppy tears that made my entire family turn to me and, wearing concerned expressions, stare like I had lost my mind. As always with Sara Zarr, the writing is gorgeous. Days later, I'm still thinking of Jill and Mandy, wishing there was more of their story to read.

Buy Now – Because this books is rock (which, you'll know after reading, means totally awesome).