6 Books That Left Me Speechless (and why you need to read them)

#1  Genuine Fraud by E Lockhart

Genre: Psychological Suspense Thriller

Why you should read it: The book is fast-paced, with shocking reveals.

The story explores “bad” people who don’t get the punishment they deserve, which makes the book feel more gritty and honest.

If you enjoy complicated characters & a delicious mystery that takes time to be set up and solved, you’ll definitely enjoy this book.

#2  Normal People by Sally Rooney

Genre: YA Romance, Coming of age

Why you should read it: I loved the mental health representation in the book.

Rooney deals with abuse & trauma masterfully and you can’t help but empathize with her characters.

#3  Here to Stay by Mark Edwards

Genre: Murder Mystery, Psychological Thriller

Why you should read it: It's a domestic thriller on how a wrong decision can ruin your life.

No matter how many thrillers you've read, you won't see that ending coming!

#4  The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Genre: Semi-autobiographical, Psychological Fiction

Why you should read it: Ever felt frustrated by the lack of accurate mental health depiction in fiction?

Then read this book.

Sylvia Plath’s genius for using simple words to paint a heartfelt, colorful picture never fails to leave me spellbound.

This is a book that….truly left me speechless.

#5  It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Genre: Young Adult, Mental health rep

Why you should read it: The theme is about how getting help in the darkest times of your life can lead to miracles when the stars are aligned in your favor.

#6  Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrets of The Universe by Benjamin Saenz 

Genre: YA Queer Romance

Why you should read it: The book will take you back to the adolescence phase when you were able to see the world through rose-tinted glasses.

The writing is gentle and loving, and will make you smile throughout.

This is a very special book that isn’t simply read but needs to be experienced.

6 Books That Left Me Speechless TL;DR

#1  Genuine Fraud: E Lockhart 

#2  Normal People: Sally Rooney

#3  Here to Stay: Mark Edwards 

#4  The Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath

#5  It’s Kind of a Funny Story: Ned Vizzini

#6  Aristotle and Dante: Benjamin Saenz 

What book would you add?