Bliss

Bliss by Lauren Myracle is a great read.  It kept me captivated throughout the whole book and I was unable to predict anything that happened.  The story is told through the perspective of Bliss Inthemorningdew.  Her name sounds so weird because she was raised by her hippie parents but has now gone on to live with her grandmother.  She is an incoming freshman and not only is it her first time at high school, but her first time at school in general.  Despite this, she is actually very smart because she read a lot when she was with her parents.  What makes her such a good character is that she is completely heartfelt and kind to everyone since she didn't have to go through the dreaded days of cliques and popularity.  When she gets to school, she immediately makes friends with a girl who is considered very unpopular and weird by the name of Sandy.  Bliss understands that she needs a friend and becomes close with her.  At the same time Bliss also makes friends with the most popular girl in school, Sarah, who also turns out to be very kind.  Sandy immediately becomes very jealous and starts telling Bliss of untrue, awful things about Sarah.  Sensing Sandy's jealous behavior, Bliss just continues to be friends with both of them.  This is where things get a bit scary.  Sandy starts to become dangerous and who knows what she is going to do.  Mix Sandy's crazy behavior with some paranormal activity at the school and this book becomes a page-turner.  It reminded me of the movie thriller Roommates (which came out far after this book).  I would urge all of you to go read this book.  It is very good and keeps you captivated the whole way through.