I loved reading this series back in elementary school, ever since the first book came out in 2009. I admire how he continues to write this series!

Hannah Baker was a high school student who committed suicide from bullying. Before her death, she sent out tapes containing thirteen reasons why she killed herself. Her lover Clay Jensen listens to the tapes and becomes shocked by what Hannah went through. She went through the loss of friends, rape, and the school spreading rumors about her. Clay feels extremely guilty for her death because he was afraid to tell her that he loved her. The other students who Hannah pointed out on the tapes did not care enough to admit that they bullied Hannah. Towards the end of the novel, Clay is determined for this not to happen again so he helps out his friend Skye because he believes she is going through hard times, too. Some say this novel glorifies suicide, but I believe it truly portrays what the effects of suicide can be on others and to be kind to one another.