13 Books to Read If You Loved 13 Reasons Why

In her 2009 novel, Everything Is Fine, Ann Dee Ellis chronicles the life of Mazzy. Just a young girl, Mazzy's once-happy family life has turned to one of hardship; her father has taken a job out of state, leaving her behind as the caretaker to her mother, who is left emotionally catatonic after a mysterious tragedy. The poignant story follows Mazzy's struggle to adjust to the adult responsibilities suddenly thrust upon her, all while she must navigate the brink of her teenage years, including puberty, complicated friendships, and a new romance.