Forever by Judy Blume

 I remember this book being touted as controversial. This would normally arouse my interest but somewhere along the way I forgot about it or would put off reading it and pick something else up.

The book is a simple read that deals with young love, relationships, discovering ones and others bodies and sex. Our main characters are Kath and Michael. The are seventeen years old when they met at a party. They form a relationship and the feelings and confusion surrounding relationships and sex is explored. The book also talks about birth control and STIs. There is no slut shaming or shame regarding sex. I don't find this book controversial at all and think it's a great  book for teens to read so that they can recognize  a lot of what they feel is normal.