You Against Me ( 413 Pages )

Jenny Downham ( author of Before I Die) has written another winner. In this novel she develops two characters from opposite sides of the tracks who meet and fall in love. Neither knows that they will eventually be against each other in a court of law! Mikey's sister has been abused. She has climbed into a shell and does not was to be touched physically, emotionally, or mentally. Ellie's brother has been jailed for sexual assault.However, he says he didn't do it. But Ellie's family has money, and they are able to get him out of jail...at least until the trial. When Mikey sets out with a friend to go to their house, they find the family has thrown a HUGE welcome home party for their son, the golden boy. Although Mikey does not realize it, he meets Ellie and does not discover that it is her brother who assaulted his sister. This is a story about loyalty, family,honor,and most of all, about love. It is a winner.