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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 […]
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 […]
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson Summary: The New York Times Bestselling story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal for fans of John Green, David Levithan, and Rainbow Rowell Jude and her twin brother, Noah, are incredibly close. At thirteen, isolated Noah draws constantly and is […]
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 […]
review by Lauren, teen reviewer The Fault in Our Stars by John Green “I fell in love the way you fall asleep; Slowly, and then all at once.” The Fault in our Stars by John Green, is the story of Augustus Waters and Hazel Grace Lancaster, two cancer survivors, whose […]
review by Julia See, grade 12, teen reviewer Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy I picked up this novel expecting a long and winding story about a bad love affair. Little did I expect all the layer plots and themes that compliment each other quite nicely. There’s frivolous gossip complimented […]
Review by Hadley, teen reveiwer All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven What would you do if you met someone on the brink of death? Meet Theodore “Freak” Finch. The incredibly charismatic, misunderstood insomniac who faces the constant challenge of dealing with the bullies at school. Meet Violet Markey. The […]