Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Top 10 Books Dealing with Tough Subjects

Top 10 Tuesday is a post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and this week's topic is Top Ten Books Dealing with Tough Subjects.

1) The Secret of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen - Suicide. Mental Illness.

2) The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay - Brutal Attack. Death. Depression. Dashed Dreams for the Future.

3) Hopeless by Colleen Hoover - Sexual Assault. Kidnapping. Suicide.

4) The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen (review coming soon) - Parental Abuse. Rape. Cutting. Induced-Vomiting/Bulimia.

5) 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher - Suicide. How we treat each other matters. Being the Victim/Blaming Others.

6) Rule by Jay Crownover (review coming soon) - Death. Multiple Sex Partners. Not Feeling Loved by a Parent.

7) Speechless by Hannah Harrington- Bullying.

8) Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry- Mental Illness. Death. When a Parent Tries to Kill You. Death of Parents. Foster Care. Separation from Family.

9) Dare You To by Katie McGarry (review coming soon) - Drug Addict/Alcoholic Parent. Abusive Boyfriend of Drug Addict/Alcoholic Parent. Separation from Family.

10) Slammed by Colleen Hoover- The Death of Both Parents. Raising a Younger Sibling.

What are your favorite books dealing with tough subjects? Let me know!

27 comments:

  1. I've heard so many great things about Colleen Hoover's books, I'm not sure why I haven't read them yet! Great list!

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  2. Didn't know Speechless dealt with bullying. I'll add it to my to-read list. Here is my TTT

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  3. Great list, got quite a few of these on my to read shelf!

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  4. Nice list. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  5. Awesome picks, I can;t say i've heard of many of them so I'll have to do some digging lol
    Thanks for stopping by mine, following back :)
    Danielle @ Coffee and Characters

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  6. I am so glad to see 13 Reasons Why on so many lists because I really love that book. Besides having such a great message, it is so unique in set-up and impossible to put down.

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  7. I just received Dare You To and totally didn't realize it was this kinda book- I was expecting a hot romance. Thanks for the warning! And Thirteen Reasons Why was incredible.

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  8. I have read Pushing the Limits, Sea of Tranquility and Hopeless from that list. I enjoyed all of them and can't wait to read Dare You To. I rather avoid books about death and suicide, as I don't deal well with those subjects.

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  9. Completely understandable! They're tough subjects for a reason! Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Oh there's romance too! I think you'll like it. Especially if you liked Pushing the Limits. Thanks for commenting!

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  11. I agree. 13 Reasons Why has a good message for the most part, but I mostly loved the unique formatting and narration. Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. Thanks for much for following, commenting, stopping by...all of it!

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  13. These were all really good. Highly recommend them all! Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. Oh boy! I highly recommend them all. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  15. Yes Speechless surprised me. I read it during a spell where it seemed like EVERY book touched on bullying. So I was kind of sick of the topic, but Speechless ended up being better than I expected. Thanks for stopping by!

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  16. READ THEM! Colleen Hoover's stuff is GREAT! 2 of her 4 books I've given 5 Stars to. 1 was 4.9 Stars. And I think the other was like 4.5 Stars for me. They're just REALLY good! Thanks for stopping by!

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  17. Yes, Speechless exceeded my expectations. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  18. Haha...yeah, some New Adult. I love when I find someone with the same reading tastes. Heading over to follow you back! Thanks so much!

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  19. I haven't read any of these! Then again, it's no surprise... I don't like tough topics. :( Thanks for the follow! I'm a new follower, too. :)

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  20. Another lover of New Adult, I see!! Awesome choices you have here. I also included Slammed and The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden on my list. And, I've read both Katie McGarry books and Rule - all so good! New follower!
    Here's my list this week --> TTT @ Krista's Dust Jacket

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  21. I've heard great things about Speechless and need to pick it up. Great list!
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  22. I haven't read a singled book on your list, but I'm glad that you enjoyed them.

    My TTT: http://rachaelc94.blogspot.com/2013/05/top-ten-hard-books.html

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  23. Rachael @ Rachael Turns PagesNovember 28, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    I have not read a single book on your list, but I'm glad you enjoyed them.

    My TTT: http://rachaelc94.blogspot.com/2013/05/top-ten-hard-books.html

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  24. Nice list. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  25. Danielle @ Coffee & CharactersNovember 28, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    Awesome picks, I can;t say i've heard of many of them so I'll have to do some digging lol
    Thanks for stopping by mine, following back :)
    Danielle @ Coffee and Characters

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  26. I am so glad to see 13 Reasons Why on so many lists because I really love that book. Besides having such a great message, it is so unique in set-up and impossible to put down.

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