I zipped right through Turning Point. Hands down one of the best reads I have gotten my hands on this year. I couldn't wait to start reading. I was also intrigued because the town of LaGrange, where Jenna breaks down at is not far from me.

Now that high school is over, Jenna wants an adventure. Her childhood has not been an easy one, what with an alcoholic mother and her BFF's father showing a little too much affection to her. When her car breaks down outside a small town in Missouri Phil, a good Samaritan who is also the church janitor, comes to her rescue, offering to go to the local garage and get a tow truck and also give her a lift. When she goes back to his house to wait for her car to be fixed, the rest of the family seem a little off. Especially when Phil keeps calling her by the wrong name, and has a complete freak out over a Scrabble game. The family members seem to be on a tight leash and no matter how many times Jenna is told to stay out of it and leave ASAP, she just can't let it go. Dark secrets are being kept but Jenna's persistence turns out to be the shining light at the end of the tunnel.

Melissa does a great job of drawing you in, holding you there until the very last page. A gripping tale of teenage freedom, anger, hurt, and hope. Pick this one up and jump right in. You will not be disappointed. Recommended for older teens and adults due to some more adult scenes. I look forward to reading more from this new author!