The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynne Barnes

 

This book is such a great story.  It just came out and after I got it, I didn’t want to put it down.  This book has the action, adventure, and wittiness you would want in a book about the Hawthorne brothers along with Avery.  This is a great book and would 100% recommend.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

 

What if you lived in a world where you could never read?  If you could never stop and think about what you do?  That’s the world in Fahrenheit 451, a dystopian story where books are censored and burned.  I think the book was good in plot but could be better if there was a more coherent storyline.  I think it was good for me reading it for the 1st time.

A Separate Peace by John Knowles

A Separate Peace by John Knowles was an interesting and captivating world.  The story follows a group of friends navigating their high school experience at an elite New England boarding school.

I highly recommend it to everyone!

 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde by Jeff Kinney

 

It was really good but every Diary of a Wimpy Kid is good.  I liked the fact that Greg was trying to help out his brother.

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

 

What would you do if characters from a book sprang to life in your living room?  In Inkheart, the main character, Meggie, saw her mom get sucked into a story, and its characters came to life.  Meggie and her father, Mo, get sucked into the conflict in the book, a desperate battle against the men of Capricorn in a world where fantasy and fairy tales go wrong…

Swear on This Life by Renee Carlino

 

This story had some dark and some happy it’s the mix of both.  This has some element of “wow” in it so I liked that.

Animal Farm by George Orwell

 

The book was easy to read and made sense considering the author’s background.  I liked the extended metaphor of the various animals at the farm representing people of different classes, and thought that it had good insight into the world at the time.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

A book about finding a place in society, The House on Mango Street is one of my favorites now.  Instead of a fluid story, the book is a series of small diary entries that ultimately tie into a whole theme.  Originally, I didn’t think I’d enjoy this book as it was for school, but the story of Esperanza was one that me and many others can surely relate to.  I would definitely recommend it!
 

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

 

The Book Thief is a story about a girl named Liesel who is growing up in Germany during World War II and is told from the point of view of Death.  This follows Liesel and her journey of stealing books and her family journey when they hide a Jewish man in their basement.  I really enjoyed this book and thought it was interesting being told from the point of view of Death.

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

 

It was an amazing book.  It has all the right twists & turns.  It was a great book; def recommend!  :)

Used to Be Young by Miley Cyrus (song)

 

This song is about Miley overcoming her past & talking about her mistakes.  Every time I listen to this song I always can relate to it as it talks about growing faster than the people around you and not experiencing her childhood to the max.

Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir

 

It was good.

A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry

 It was noice.

The Woman With a Worm in Her Head and Other True Stories of Infectious Disease by Pamela Nagami

 

Nagami recounts several memorable events that have happened while diagnosing and caring for patients, and although it’s a nonfiction and scientific novel, it’s just as riveting as any fiction or even fantasy book.

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

 

This book is a mystery with more to be discovered than expected.  The main character, Ada, finds out about her friends, the world and most importantly herself.  John Green’s writing is easy to read, entertaining, and always has an amazing theme.  This book is one of my all-time favorites to read.  Read to follow Ada through her self-discovery journey.

The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver

 

This is a great coming-of-age book and is about Neil who is told “I love you” and it changes his whole life.  He ends up lying to his whole family as he “fakes a date” but it might be more than just a lie?

Massacre of Mankind by Stephen Baxter

 

It was pretty good, but it was written in the 1920’s so it was hard to understand.  The plot was pretty good, but the book went into unnecessary detail at times.  The book is about aliens that try to conquer Earth.

Sunflower by Post Malone and Swae Lee (song)

 

Do you like pop music?  Well, you’re in luck because Sunflower is a relaxing and good song to calm down and it gives off good vibes.  In my perspective, it is very relaxing and a good song.

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

 

My review of this book is that this is a great book.  I’m going to do this for a book talk.  It’s a very chill book because it has a lot of detail but as well it is mostly talking about Mia.  She moved to the USA from China.  Mia is the author kind of.  She is based on the life Kelly Yang had.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

 

When I picked up The Picture of Dorian Gray I couldn’t put it down.  The older piece of literature has everything you want in a book, from high-tension scenes and characters that make you question morals and ethics.  This book is great and really makes you question what is important in life.

The Night Parade by Kathryn Tanquary

 

A beautiful story put together by the author, Kathryn Tanquary.  Many amazing creatures and one amazing story that lights the flame of curiosity in all the readers about the “other side.”

The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer

 

It was an amazing book to read!  I would definitely recommend it to people who love mystery and a little bit of fantasy.  The plot thickens a lot which makes it an amazing book for mystery lovers.

Guts by Raina Telgemeier

 

I love this book because it talks about real life things.  Plus, it’s based on a true story so you can relate to her.