Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Madeline Whittier (17) suffers from SCID. Her mom, who’s a doctor, keeps her inside their house and won’t let her interact with anyone unless they’re “sanitized.” What will happen when a new family moves in next door? Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book “Everything, Everything” is a really good book. How would you feel … Read more
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon Realistic Fiction Romance * * * * Stars (Great!) Natasha, an undocumented immigrant from Jamaica (now living in New York), is about to be deported thanks to her father who, after getting pulled over, announced to the police that he wasn’t even a citizen. This is her last day in the United States and her last opportunity to find a way to stay. While she’s fighting … Read more
Julius Caesar by Shakespeare Classic Drama/Play Historical Fiction Romance Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) This classic play is a tale of betrayal, destiny, and fortune. It gives greater insight on the somewhat far off figure that Julius Caesar sometimes is to the modern reader. It also offers a different view of Caesar’s personality if you read Antony’s speech. A bit dull at times, yet a great story!
Vegan Virgin Valentine by Carolyn Mackler Realistic Fiction Romance * * * * Stars (Great!) Mara Valentine is a model student and daughter and has her whole future mapped out for her when her “niece” V comes to live with her. V is almost the same age, and is wilder, freer, and more spontaneous than Mara could ever hope to be. And she’ll be attending the same high school. And Mara’s parents want Mara to … Read more
Where Hope Prevails Return to the Canadian West #3 by Janette Oke Adventure Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Elizabeth Thatcher can’t wait to return to her beloved Coal Valley, after a long summer with her family. Her Mountie Jarrick Thorton has not yet proposed, but she already knows what her answer will be. His duties take him away from Coal Valley so much that he feels he is just starting to … Read more
Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle Adventure Classic Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) King Arthur is a brilliant work that contains one of the most culturally recognized characters. Along with Merlin and his sword in the stone it makes this classic an amazing story. It has something for almost any type of reader. I would highly refer it to anyone who is … Read more
Because I’m Watching Virtue Falls #4 by Christina Dodd Romance Thriller * * * * Stars (Great!) The fourth book in Dodd’s Virtue Falls series, Because I’m Watching is a romantic thriller which hit’s all the right notes. The two main characters, Madeline Hewitson and Jacob Denisov, are neighbors who have both experienced traumatic events in their lives. Maddie survived a college dorm massacre and Jacob is a military veteran suffering from PTSD. They meet … Read more
After Ever Happy After #4 by Anna Todd Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the fourth and final book in the After series. Tessa and Hardin are getting over the hardship they have come to realize is a relationship. Tessa is in New York and Harden is in Washington. Hardin comes to visit every weekend even though he is now a famous author of the book he wrote about … Read more
Opal Lux #3 by Jennifer Armentrout Romance Science Fiction Supernatural Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is POSITIVELY AMAZING! It is so suspenseful! So this book is the third book in the Lux series and it starts at the point when Dawson came back. Dawson wants to go back and get Bethany from Dedalous so the gang comes up with a plan to get her back. The plan involves trusting … Read more
Last Sacrifice Vampire Academy #6 by Richelle Mead Mystery Romance Supernatural Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the last book in the Vampire Academy series. Rose is trying to figure out two mysteries, which are: Who is Lissa’s sibling? and Who murdered the queen? This book is great because it has a lot of action and doesn’t just go through the motions. The reason I didn’t give the book … Read more