Death Note by Tsugumi Oba Horror Manga Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A notebook called the “Death Note” falls from the sky. This deadly notebook lands in the hands of Light. He thinks he’s using the book for good, but all I can see is a mass murder. I loved this book because it kept you at the edge of your seat the whole time.
Catching Fire Hunger Games #2 by Suzanne Collins Dystopia Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) After having a terrifying experience Katniss is trying to get back on her feet. That’s till they are dragged back to the games. I liked this book because we were able to see her real pain. ‘ Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After winning the 74th annual Hunger Games, Katniss … Read more
Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a girl named Elanor Crowe who got pregnant in high school with this guy named Lam, who is really immature and doesn’t want to care for the baby. So while she is pregnant she goes to this Fat Camp that Lam’s parents own until she has the baby. But while she is pregnant she thinks about what she’s going … Read more
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Adventure Classic Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) An unforgettable classic that illustrates forgiveness, love, and betrayal. Ex-convict Jean Valjean influences the lives of many as the notorious war rages on. He learns the values of life and love and what it truly means to be forgiven and to love.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Classic Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) One of the most acclaimed and notable works of Dickens. Follows the story of a young boy who meets three people who influence the rest of his life. Consequently, Pip learns the results of his choices, and learns the heights of his expectations. Pip learns in the most curious ways what the meaning of being a true gentleman is.
Gingerbread Cyd Charisse #1 by Rachel Cohn Realistic Fiction Review #1 * Star (A waste of time!) After being expelled from her boarding school for being involved with drugs, Cyd Charisse is sent back home to San Francisco. She spends her time at a nursing home talking to Sugar Pie, hanging out with her boyfriend, Shrimp, and drinking coffee. Soon enough her bad behavior sends he off to NYC to spend the rest of her summer with … Read more
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was very interesting. It made me never want to stop reading. It was very relatable to me because I run and do track just like the main character. The book is about a girl who got in a car crash coming back from the meet on the bus. She woke up in the hospital with … Read more
Both of Me by Jonathan Friesen Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I like how Clara in this story pieces everything together to find her bag. Clara meets a boy on the plane and his name is Elia. They leave and she realizes that her and Elia accidentally switched bags. She uses the luggage tag to find his home to get her stuff. There, she discovers he lives in an imaginary … Read more
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth E. Wein Historical Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I gave “Code Name Verity” two stars. I thought it was a boring read. I did not like Wein’s writing style as it did not make me want to continue reading. As it is set during World War II, I expected more action, but was disappointed in the lack of it. Despite all this, I continued reading because I … Read more
The 5th Wave 5th Wave #1 by Rick Yancey Horror Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I gave “The 5th Wave” five stars as it is truly amazing. Set in the present day, Cassie Sullivan must protect her little brother from an alien invasion. Yancey’s writing style is humorous and filled with suspense. The main character, Cassie, has a funny sense of sarcasm. The only thing I didn’t like was … Read more