Ask the Passengers by A.S. King LGBT Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I really liked this book because it had a different story than other books I like to read. Astrid is falling in love with a girl and the only people who don’t judge her about it are the passengers in overhead airplanes. This book offers hope to those who are struggling. It shows them that they don’t have … Read more
The Program Program #1 by Suzanne Young Romance Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A teenage girl named Sloane lives in a world where suicide is an epidemic and if you are suspected to have the disease, you are sent away to The Program. The Program takes away your memories so you don’t feel sad anymore. Sloane tries her best to conceal her feelings, but it is hard when she … Read more
The Once and Future Geek The Camelot Code #1 by Mari Mancusi Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Once and Future Geek” is about a 14-year-old gamer girl named Sophie. Sophie accidentally gets sent back in time to the Medieval Ages and meets King Arthur himself. Except, Arthur is not a king yet, and does not know what the future has in store for him. When Arthur … Read more
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume Mystery Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two famous pianists. Her dad is not around and her mother is often on faraway trips. Cornelia is shy and lonely and surrounds herself with books and dictionaries. When a new neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves in next door, Cornelia discovers that the world is … Read more
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Best book EVER! “Dorothy Must Die” is about a teenage girl named Amy Gumm who winds up in Oz. However, it’s not the same one as the one you and I think of. After Dorothy returns to Kansas she realizes she wants to go back to Oz, so she does. The citizens of Oz crown Dorothy Queen of … Read more
Perfect Impulse #2 by Ellen Hopkins Novel in Verse Realistic Fiction Review #1 “Perfect” was a story about four teens POV about their “perfect” life. Cara’s brother has committed suicide, but failed, and Cara has chosen to become a lesbian. Andre wants to dance, Kendra is anorexic, Jenna is dating a black teen, Sean stalks for love – all of these problems because of the “perfect” lives they live in. I adored this book, because … Read more
Murder House by James Patterson and David Ellis Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The main plot of the novel is the mystery that has surrounded the so-called “Murder House” for decades. It seems that whoever lives in the house for more than a day are cursed. Men, women, and children all seem to be victim to this unforgivable curse. Overall, Detective Murphy must try to solve the mystery of a … Read more
Defending Jacob by William Landay Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a boy named Jacob who is accused of killing a classmate. He goes on a journey where his father, who is also the narrator, tries his hardest to defend his son. Towards the ending there is a huge twist and I would totally recommend this book! Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) … Read more
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a transgendered teen who learns to find strength in God, friends, and family, even falling in love. But her past catches up to her and she learns she deserves to be happy. What I like about this book is how descriptive the author is and shows a transgendered teen who still … Read more
The Storm Descends Fire and Steel #2 by Gerald N. Lund Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was about the people of Germany right after World War I, and how they tried to get back on their feet after the turmoil they had experienced, and the trials they had gone through. It was difficult for many of the lower-class to even get food at that time. During that … Read more