A review by stephhreads
Teach Me by R.A. Nelson

When I first picked up Teach Me by R.A. Nelson, I was a bit apprehensive to say the least. As a high school student, the idea of a student dating a teacher - one almost twice her age - was a bit... disturbing, to say the least. However, the story's protagonist, Nine, was mentally mature for the most part, so the relationship between her and Mr. Mann was not as repulsive as it may have been. Unfortunately, Nine did become rather psychotic after her relationship with Mr. Mann broke off. She developed a freakish obsession for him and started stalking him.

What I like about this book is the fact that Nelson allows you to get inside Nine's head. Her voice is very strong in the book, and it makes it easier to empathize with her and how she feels, despite how irrational she may be at times. The book is also full of beautiful and lyrical figurative language, almost like a poem.