Someone Else's Life is one of those rare contemporary YA novels that really grabs you and makes you sit right up. This tells the story of Rosie who had to watch her mother suffer and eventually pass away from Huntington's Disease. Her pain is intensified by the fact that she may have inherited the disease as well. But when she learns that she is in fact, adopted, it brings about a new set of problems and tough decisions to face. 
 I really don't want to reveal too much in my review because the novel has a crucial plot point that if revealed, it really will spoil the reading experience. But I must say that the character of Rosie was brilliantly written. The pain and suffering she had to go through, particularly at her young age, was so believable that it almost made it difficult to continue reading. The decisions she has to make are so life-changing, so agonizing that I am surprised by her strength and perseverance. She has a quiet grace about her and while I didn't agree with some of the decisions she's made, especially with her love interest, I can understand the place she's coming from. 
 Overall, Someone Else's Life is an amazing YA debut and it will definitely stay with you for a while. Everyone should absolutely read it!