Tell Me Three Things

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 4, 2017

Review

Jessie's mother died of cancer, her father has remarried and she's been uprooted her Junior year in high school from Chicago, the only home she has known, to live with her new, very rich stepmother and same age stepbrother. Totally alone in a strange new environment at a well-to-do private high school, Jessie deals with the "mean" girls, develops new friends and love interests. But, the highlight of everyday are IMs that she shares with a complete stranger, who has decided to remain anonymous, but also her friend and confidante.

Excellent job in the plot and character development, layering the ability to deal with grief, family, teen issues and romance all with a wonderful sense of humor and realism. A must for Young Adult shelves. Recommended for grades 7-12.

Overall Book Score: excellent