They Both Die at the End - Adam Silvera
5 Stars: I recently read this book and the concept was very interesting and unique. After two boys receive a call telling them they will die in less than 24 hours, they meet up to live their last day to the fullest. This book is a great story about friendship, bravery, and treating every day like an adventure.
Aru Shah and the Song of Death - Roshani Chokshi
5 Stars: Oh my god, I love this series! It talks about Indian mythology, but at the same time it is super entertaining to read. I also like the way this author makes every single thing in this book so intriguing.
This book explores severe anxiety which disrupts the protagonist's life. She is a sixteen year old living in suburban Indiana, trying to get through high school with her friends.
Dear Martin - Nic Stone
4.5 Stars: I thought the book was both very good and also interesting. I liked how it covered racism in the US. I also liked to see the portrayals of the struggle of a young black man and as a high school kid.
Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card
5 Stars: Amazing scifi book that is accompanied by a twenty book series. The book is perfect for those who like strategy and geopolitics. The book explores many themes, such as stress, politics, and humanity. Orson Scott Card skillfully illustrates hos views on the world, and the effect is amplified when the entire series is read.
Dead Girl Walking - Linda Joy Singleton
4 Stars: This is a very good book. It has amazing characters and also a very unique and detailed plot which keeps the reader interested. It is about a nerdy girl who switches bodies with the most popular girl at school.
Fear Zone - K.R. Alexander
5 Stars: This book is one of my favorites! The descriptions and details are so vivid it makes you feel like you're actually there experiencing it.
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
3 Stars: It's an interesting book; everyone I know before I read the book said it was interesting. I discovered there are many twists and turns. It's a good book.
Heist Society - Ally Carter
4 Stars: I am currently reading this book and it is about a group of thieves who need to steal paintings from a museum in order to save Kat's (the leader's) father. I think it is a good book but can be confusing at times, especially when they form a plan because it is always explained thoroughly.
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green
5 Stars: This is one of my favorite books. It has an interesting plot and unique perspective on life.
The Glass Castle - Jeanette Walls
5 Stars: The Glass
Castle is an intense autobiography, describing the life of a young girl growing
up in poverty. Her parents are absent
minded and jobless, attempting to raise Jeanette and her younger sister. This is a relatively easy read and very
interesting. I highly recommend.
Aru Shah and the City of Gold - Roshani Chokshi
5 Stars: An epic and intriguing novel about a realistic
and relatable teenager and her mysterious past with ancient Hindu deities and
reincarnated heroes.
Warcross - Marie Lu
4 Stars: Warcross is an intriguing, suspenseful novel
about Emika Chen who is hired as a professional hacker in the famous game
Warcross to hunt down a person that’s trying to ruin the game.
Dairy Queen - Catherine Gilbert Murdoch
4 Stars: It was a good coming of age book about a teenage
girl’s struggles. It is also very
romantic as she falls in love with a jock.
The City of Ember - Jeanne DuPrau
4 Stars: I think it is an amazing book with a unique
storyline and plot twist. It is about a
group of people who are in a city which is starting to fall apart. It is unknown how to escape the city \and it
keeps losing resources. The characters’
personalities are explained in depth.
Overall, I definitely recommend this book to other people.
Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger
4 Stars: The things that I most enjoy about Catcher in the
Rye are the adventures that Holden( the main character) goes on throughout the
book. I also enjoy his personality and
how he is never afraid to take risks for what he believes in.
Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi
4 Stars: I feel like the book gave me a whole new view on
the Iranian Revolution. From the American p.o.v. it seemed as though it was a bloody,
meaningless war but this book made it so much more detailed. The way it was narrated, the intricate
artwork and the subtle but deep references made for an amazing experience
Thicker Than Water - Brigid Kemmerer
5 Stars: This novel is probably one of the best books I
have ever read. It had the right amount
of suspense, mystery and a bit of romance to keep the reader in check. This book allows you to ask questions and
form thoughts that will later be answered as you read the book. I think the author does/did a great job by
adding multiple perspectives, as it gives the reader insight on every
character, even the less relevant ones.
Chains - Laurie Halse Andersen
5 Stars: It gave a very close perspective of Isabel, the main character. The author captured little moments of this girl’s life and portrayed them very well. It was quite thrilling when they escaped from Isabel’s owners.
Encanto
4 Stars: I really love Encanto because the visuals were
very good and beautiful. The soundtrack
also is super catchy and I’ve even added a few songs to my playlist.
Eleanor Alice and the Roosevelt Ghosts - Dianne K. Salerni
4 Stars: It was a pretty good book with a lot of plot
twists and a good storyline. It was very
descriptive and absorbing (if that makes sense). I got to a certain part and
the couldn’t stop reading. The downside
is that it doesn’t have a sequel.
All the Bright Places - Jennifer Niven
4.5 Stars: This book is about a boy and a girl who meet in
the most unlikely of places- on the ledge of the tower at their school, staring
down at the pavement below. After that
day they get to know each other and the reasons each were on the edge of that
tower on that day. I would recommend
this book to teen readers since it can be an uplifting story in the end and can
help people who are possibly struggling with their own issues.
5 Stars: I really like this book because from a diverse perspective, it is really frustrating and understandable at the same time. The illustrations were funny and the book is really recommendable.
4 Stars: I liked this book because of all the plot twists
and magic in it. I also like the romance
part of it too.
