The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA Edition

by Stephen Chbosky tells the story of Charlie, a shy and introspective teenage boy who is often a wallflower, standing on the edge of the action. The narrative unfolds through the letters Charlie writes to someone of an undisclosed name, age, and gender, a stylistic technique that adds to the heart-wrenching earnestness of the story.

More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, both hilarious and devastating. Charlie encounters many struggles familiar to everyone from their school days, such as making friends, experiencing first crushes, and experimenting with drugs and sexuality. However, he must also face the aftermath of his best friend's suicide and a shocking realisation about his beloved late Aunt Helen, challenging his very grip on reality.

This is a funny, touching, and memorable first novel that captures, with resounding accuracy, the voice of a boy teetering on the brink of adulthood.