The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg Mystery Romance Science Fiction Suspense Thriller * * * * Stars (Great!) When we first meet Ana, all we know about her is that she has been on trial for murder. But she is no ordinary criminal. Ana is a Fantasist – a human/cyborg hybrid who was created in a lab specifically to be one of the hostess-princesses in a sprawling theme-park known as “The Kingdom.” She and her sisters … Read more
The Fugitive Theodore Boone #5 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Criminal Pete Duffy was spotted by Theo when he and his class go to Washington DC. Theo has to help capture Mr. Duffy and bring him to justice. I liked this book because it was exciting and it was a really good book.
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It gave a look at life in a death camp. It shows a girl who helps this school and is the assigned librarian. She has to keep secret what she is doing and ends up discovering many things. It is heartfelt and will cause a few tears. It is all worth it in the end as it … Read more
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) A young, rich boy moves from his hometown to the “out-with” a smaller mansion across from a concentration camp. With no children near him, he makes friends with a Jewish boy who lives across the fence. Never touching or playing, just talking. They often compared one another’s lives. I liked the book because it sounds … Read more
Kill All Happies by Rachel Cohn Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Vicky and the rest of her grade will be graduating from high school. But before they go, they are hosting a huge party at their favorite hangout, only, they were told specifically not to.
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
The Testing Testing #1 by Joelle Charbonneau Adventure Dystopian Romance Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars I loved this book. I finished it in 4 days and I could not put it down.
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.
The Accused Theodore Boone #3 by John Grisham Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Theodore is accused of theft just as criminal, Mr. Duffy, goes missing. Theo has to prove that he is innocent and that the true criminals are out there. This book is exciting and action-packed.
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