Killing November – Read It and Rate It

Killing November by Adrianna Mather Adventure Historical Fiction Horror Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) November was enjoying her quiet life in Pembrook when, without warning, she is shipped off to the most peculiar boarding school. Instead of Language Arts and Math, it’s poisons and weapons. November already hates this school, but when a student is murdered, November must find out who it is before she is … Read more

What the Dog Said – Read It and Rate It

What the Dog Said by Randi Reisfeld Fantasy Realistic Fiction Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “What the Dog Said” is an edge of your seat and heartwarming story. Middle school student Grace Abernathy is speechless when her police officer father is killed. Before shew as an A-student, but after her dad died she started failing, losing weight, and not interacting with her friends and family. Her sister, Regan, after a … Read more

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer – Read It and Rate It

Kid Lawyer Theodore Boone #1 by John Grisham Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) This book was about Theo, a boy who knew more about the law than most lawyers. When a criminal trial takes place, Theo must bring the criminal to justice for murder by convincing a surprising witness to take a stand in court. This book is amazing because it is exciting and action-packed.

We Were Liars – Read It and Rate It

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The writing style is very poetic. I like how it deals with issues of race and class in a simple way younger readers can understand. Also her parents’ dramatic divorce leaves Cady with horrible migraines. She finds comfort at Beachwood Island with her cousins, particularly with a step cousin named Gat. Obviously the person who wrote … Read more

Clue in the Diary – Read It and Rate It

The Clue in the Diary Nancy Drew Mysteries #7 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In the beginning there was a fire. Nancy found a ring and a diary. A family that they knew was not that wealthy and the dad had been gone for a long time. The owners of the house that burned down were not nice. They were very wealthy because they were taking inventor’s money. … Read more

Nancy’s Mysterious Letter – Read It and Rate It

Nancy’s Mysterious Letter Nancy Drew Mysteries #8 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The Nancy Drew series is a great series for light reading. This book is about Nancy Drew receiving a letter meant for another Nancy Drew. When Nancy realizes schemers may be involved, how will she save this other mysterious Nancy Drew? Find out in “Nancy’s Mysterious Letter,” by Carolyn Keene.

Room One – Read It and Rate It

Room One by Andrew Clements Mystery Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Ted lives in Nebraska in a town that is shrinking. One day, she discovered a family living in an abandoned house and he starts helping them get food and supplies. He has to help the family when they need no matter what happens. I liked the book because the plot was pretty exciting and fun.

One of Us Is Lying – Read It and Rate It

One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Browyn, Simon, Addie, Cooper, and Nate all go to detention. But by the time detention is over, Simon is dead, and the four of them are being blamed. After dozens of interrogations, endless media shame and fame, the four have become exhausted. Did one of them truly murder Simon or are they … Read more