Some describe summer  time as being lazy and catching up on some much needed rest and relaxation, am I right?!   It's a time to hang out and have some fun in the sun with family and friends! Or maybe your summer isn't as easy going since you're taking summer school classes or working hard to save some money for your first car or even college!

However your spending your summer, don't forget to take some time for yourself! Taking care of yourself is  EXTREMELY important for your health and well-being! And what better way to unwind than with a  good book and getting lost in a character's life for hours...

Soooooo check out some of our recommendations below!  

B.R.A.V.E.'s TOP 10 BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER!

1) Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

2) In Love and in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Braking Free  of Abusive Relationships by Barrie Levy

3) Live Through This by Mindi Scott

4) Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

5) Rage: A Love Story by Julie Ann Peters

6) Inexcusable by Chris Lynch

7) Breathing Underwater by Alex Finn

8) Bad Boy can be Good for a Girl by Tanya Lee Stone

9) Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

10)  Dating Violence: True Stories of Hurt and Hope by John Hicks

Leave a review of the book you read in the comments below or let us know if we missed a book that should be on this list! We'd LOVE to hear what you think! 

Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer!

Huge thank you to our friends at UCF Victim Services for passing along the videos below!

 It's important to know the signs of abuse and how to reach out for help.

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