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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (3.9/5)
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery, Psychological Fiction

Book Review:
Thirteen Reasons Why is a gripping, heartbreaking, and thought-provoking debut novel from Jay Asher. Hannah Baker, a high school student, has committed suicide. But before she died, she recorded seven cassette tapes explaining the thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Each tape is addressed to a person who played a role – directly or indirectly – in her decision. Clay Jensen, a shy and kind classmate, returns home one day to find a mysterious package on his doorstep containing the tapes. He is one of the reasons. As Clay spends the night walking through his small town listening to Hannah's voice, he uncovers secrets, lies, betrayals, and a pain that no one noticed. The book's unique format and emotional depth make it impossible to put down. It explores difficult topics like bullying, sexual assault, depression, and the impact of our actions on others. A powerful and important read for teenagers and adults alike. (Now a major Netflix original series.)