Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

I really liked this book. The whole story is told from the main character, Melinda's point of view. She's an intelligent, witty young woman, that is the victim of, the unspeakable, rape. She has to deal with being an outcast because of her calling the police resulting in the busting of the party where she got raped. The student body pretty much hates her, and she copes through her art and staying quiet. Very simple yet powerful book! 4.5 out of 5 stars. Made into a movie that I would love to see.

The Circle Trilogy: Black, Red and White by Ted Dekker

I finished Black this weekend and started Red immediately. I really wasn't going to read these, the back covers didn't sound like anything I would have liked, a bit of a fantasy genre. But a student, Andrew, lent me his collection so I could have all three and not have to wait on the library copies.
It is a story that spans two realities with one common thread, Thomas Hunter. In both worlds/realities and he's trying to save the world, but each reality depends on what happens in the other reality. I know it sounds confusing - but it is very well written, and I haven't got lost or confused by the switching of realities, it is done in Thomas' dreams. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!!
Another student ruined the trilogy by telling me the ending of White, but it hasn't prevented me from wanting to know how everything turns out! I am curious how the last book, Green, will tie into the "trilogy."