Regrets, jealousy, secrets, and raw artistic passion burst from this wonderful novel by Jandy Nelson. Noah and Jude, twins, used to be NoahandJude but something drove them apart. As the reader alternates between Noah's 13 year old and Jude's 16 year old perspectives, the pieces fall into place, leading to earth-shaking consequences for the entire family.

However dark this is, the love of family shines through the gloom, and Nelson's prose will make you want to take a highlighter to the entire text. Noah's chapters in particular shine, as he falls in love with a boy. Jude's romance wasn't quite as believable, but still heart-achingly poignant. I'm sure this will be up for many awards.