The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

Mary has lived in the forest her whole life. Her village, protected from the Unconsecrated (people who've returned because of a virus) by a fence designed not only to keep the infected out but keep the the villagers in. Mary hears about stories of the ocean from her mother and dreams that one day she'll see it too. Despite this looking like a zombie book it really is about a girl who is faced with growing up sooner than she should and  it's about her strength and will to survive, love and be loved. There are twists and turns until the end. I loved the characters in this book they have depth, vulnerability and you can easily relate to the complexity of the relationships! There's what I now term as a "LOVE SQUARE" that will make love triangles a thing of the past! There are three books in the series and they are equally as amazing as this first book. If you loved Katniss in the The Hunger Games, you will love Mary as well!!!