I've heard before that Lurlene McDaniel is like the the Nicholas Sparks of the YA world... and I wouldn't disagree. Heart to Heart is the first novel I've read of the author's many novels and prepare yourself, you'll need those tissues handy in no time at all.

Within the first 50 pages, I was already crying- not a few tears, but actually crying. The author pulls you in right from the very first page, and although you already know what's going to happen, as the back blurb explains, you can't help but cry or at least have some sort of emotional response. It tugs right at your heart-stings. 

There were moments when I had to put the book down and then take a quick a breather before plunging right back in because I was so overcome with sadness. On the one hand, I was happy that Arabel was finally receiving the heart she rightfully deserved after waiting so long, but on the other hand, I was also grieving with Kassey, who had just lost her best friend, Elowyn. Two very different emotions for two very different people who would be forever connected by the unfortunate and sudden death of a teenage girl. McDaniel tactfully deals with the heavy subjects of loss and grief, but ultimately, she teaches readers that there is a way to overcome life's obstacles and that road will lead to healing.

Heart to Heart is a realistic and moving novel that will surely touch your own heart.