June 14 has always been a special day for Layna Reynolds, but in the year 2014, this day becomes more than simply her birthday. Layna finally turns 17, but this is not the only thing that happens; a huge cover-up takes place and Layna may be one of the only people who really know that what the media feds the public is not the truth… Layna has no idea what she’s up against, but she is determined to find out. All Layna is certain of is that what everyone else is led to believe is not true and that her sister’s boyfriend has something to do with it. In Sixteen Moons, Layna finds herself challenged to uncover the truth behind the so-called ‘unique lunar phenomenon’. In her search for answers, Layna comes face to face with what she never believed to be possible, and the big question is, will she be able to prevent a disaster from happening?

Melisa, Christy, Ty, and Alex are all in a band. They've known each other sense they were little. Ty is Christy's over protective older brother and Alex is Ty's best friend. Melisa and Christy are also best friends. A couple years back they decided to create a band, which has become pretty popular. Alex is always trying to flirt with Christy, but as always Ty gets in the way. Melisa and Ty hate each other and always make each other mad. But can things work out anyways? Or is everything just going to go down hill?

Everyone dies, someday and somehow. Sixteen year old Allie is dying of cancer. More than anything, she wants to be a normal teenager. But pretending is exhausting and the lies pile up. With a chance at first love and true friends, Allie must choose between maintaining the pretence or risking everything with the truth. Can Allie open her heart and embrace love? If you liked 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green or 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks, you'll love Awakening to Life.