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Review by Kara, teen reviewer A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston A retelling of A Thousand and One Nights, the classic story of how Shahrazad escaped death by weaving and sculpting stories for her homicidal husband. There is not much deviation from the original tale. The setting is very similar […]
Review by Braelin, teen reviewer Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Summary: This innovative, heartfelt debut novel tells the story of a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she’s ever known. The narrative […]
review by Kara E., grade 11, teen reviewer Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole In the third book in the Arcana Chronicles, things are a little tense. While battling her way through the wasteland that is earth, Evie also has to defeat the Lovers (twincest) and is stuck between […]
review by Julia, teen reviewer The Heir by Kiera Cass Eadlyn is nothing like America. She irritates me a bit because. . .(you’ll find out if you read the novel). I was just expecting something more fast paced. There was no major conflict or climax. I just want something with […]
review by Kara Eng, grade 11, teen reviewer Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub A sequel to Romeo and Juliet. Yes, Romeo and Juliet’s deaths have led to both Montagues and Capulets claiming peace, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. When tensions start to rise after a series […]
Review by Kara Eng, grade 11, teen reviewer Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross Ever heard of the phrase “Designated Ugly Fat Friend (DUFF)” ? The term was immortalized in DUFF by Kody Keplinger, used to describe a friend that was less attractive than her peers who, in comparison, made everyone else look […]
by Haneen Eltaib, Grade 10 This year’s End of Summer Bash was a Harry Potter event. It was an all ages event, and had activities for everyone. Magic Show To start it off, a magician (by the name of Larry Potter, who was Harry Potter’s secret cousin) performed for over 200 […]
review by Teresa, teen reviewer The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares Lena, Bridget, Tibby, and Carmen have been best friends since birth. Now, just before they’re about to spend their first summer apart, they discover a pair of jeans that miraculously fits all of them, despite […]
review by Vanessa, teen reviewer P.S. I Sill Love You by Jenny Han I LOVE JENNY HAN. This book was amazing! This book is about how Lara Jean falls for Peter after fake dating him for a while. They go through ups and downs during their relationship as official […]
recap by Hadley, teen blogger “From Draft to Finish Line” featured four authors from HarperCollins Publishers. The panel moderator was Kody Keplinger, well renowned author of The Duff as well as featured title Lying Out Loud. The other three authors were Victoria Aveyard, author of Red Queen, Alexis Bass, author of […]