Positive by Paige Rawl and Ali Benjamin Autobiography Biography Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The memoir “Positive” is a real-life told story about a nineteen-year-old girl who is also the author, Paige Rawl. She tells the story of how she was bullied in middle school and how she was able to overcome the ordeal to change her world for the better. I personally thought this book is truly amazing because it … Read more
Uglies Uglies #1 by Scott Westerfeld Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Tally is almost sixteen and she can’t wait. In a couple of weeks she will have the “pretty” operation that will turn her from an ugly into a beautiful pretty. As a pretty, Tally will be sent to a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun. Tally’s new friend Shay doesn’t want to become a … Read more
The Leaving by Tara Altebrando Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book in one word is SUSPENSEFUL!!! You will never want to put this book down because it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Even if you are on a beanbag chair. I have never really liked these sorts of books that give you no clue of what is going … Read more
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Stargirl is different than most kids in her school. She wears long skirts, plays the ukulele, and has a pet rat. This is her story told from the perspective of Leo, her crush. I liked this book because it affected me in the way that I can’t stop thinking about it. The book really shows that being different can be … Read more
The Originals by Cat Patrick Mystery Romance Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The main characters of the book are Lizzie, Ella, and Betsey – they are identical triplets. The three sisters were cloned as babies and put into their mother’s womb. When the girls turned nine they had one identity, Elizabeth Best. The girls take turns going to school, dating, and doing extracurricular activities. They soon realize that … Read more
My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a young girl named Lucy and she pretty much lives in her family’s pharmacy. Until one day, they find out that they are losing money and business. Her family has to choose to either sell their apartment or the pharmacy. Yet, this is not the end. Lucy is a huge problem solver. … Read more
Unwind Unwind #1 by Neal Shusterman Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The overall plot of the novel is the topic of organ donation. Taking place in the near future, specific people are born and bred to be “harvested” at the age of 18. Their organs will go to those in the wealthy society, for they are valued more than the rest. But what happens if you do … Read more
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Girl in Translation” is about a young girl named Kimberly and her mom moving from Hong Kong to Brooklyn, New York. What I liked about this book was the way Kimberly overcame the issues that she faced during the time she was adjusting with her aunt refusing to help, her teacher disgusted with her English, and much more. What … Read more
The Milkman in the Night by Andrey Kurkov Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) This book is about three people who are struggling financially and all experiencing odd things. For example, Dima has a cat that can’t die, Semyon has a night life he is not aware of because he sleepwalks, and Irina is being chased down by a large group of people who want her breast milk. There honestly is not … Read more
Placebo Junkies by J.C. Carleson Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “Placebo Junkies” is about a girl named Audie who fakes a whole bunch of illnesses and symptoms to be able to participate in pharmaceutical drug trials to earn a lot of money. When her boyfriend, who has cancer expresses he wants to go to Patagonia, Audie tries to participate in as many drug trials as possible to make enough money … Read more