The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

 It is a good book.  It has plot twists, it is very detailed, it has a nice mission and a great journey between the whole book.  It has lots of action and drama and a very great setting/mood.

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

 The Golden Spoon is a murder mystery that takes place in competition sort of like the Great British Baking Show.  This book was about 300 pages long and it took 250 pages for a murder to happen.  This book was very slowly paced and there was an unnecessary amount of character backstory.  The ending was very rushed and predictable and very anti-climatic.  Overall I wouldn't recommend this book unless you like slow paced books and aren't actually looking for a murder mystery.

All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin

 This book is set in 2083 where Anya's dad died and he was in charge of a big coffee brand.  In this time, coffee and chocolate were illegal and through spending time at high school with her friends and taking care of her siblings, she is put through many hardships that eventually she overcame... or not.

I Fell in Love with Hope by Lancali

 A beautiful and devastating story about life, loss, disease, death, and love, this story follows five chronically ill kids as they attempt to steal back every memory disease has taken away from them and the hope that connects them all.  A sensitive, thoughtful, heartbreaking, and uplifting novel that will make you feel all emotions.

Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton

 This book start revealing a terrifying truth: Saoirse is a siren.  She has dangerous powers and is constantly fighting the urge to attack and kill.  If this secret got out, she would be put to death.  Slowly, the web of lies she is surrounded in gets more tangled and Saoirse is forced to make impossible decisions.  This book is great for teens who enjoy fantasy and suspense. 

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

 I think that this book gave a very interesting insight into the location and time period the book took place.  The ending of the story also had a very unique plot twist.  I also believe that this book teaches many lessons.

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

 This book in my opinion is a good book because it teaches kids more about business and some business phrases.  It also teaches kids about competitors and competition between businesses.  It is a good book to learn about businesses for kids.

The Thing About Leftovers by C. C. Payne

 This book was originally assigned to me for extra reading but I grew to really enjoy it.  It's about a young girl whose parents divorce and how she comes to finally accept herself.  I really enjoyed this book.

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

 It's a great book to read (especially for 8th graders)!  It took me some time to adapt to the way it was written, but now when I re-read it, it makes more sense every time.  It's really fun to read, the author's tone makes us have different moods in every other scene!  Overall, AMAZING book!

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

A modern twist on the small-town romance trope, the book is about a girl named Nora Stephens who is the villainess of everyone's romance.  Funny, relatable, and heartwarming, this is a great way to describe this book. 

My Friend the Enemy by Dan Smith

 A plane crashes right in front of Peter's house!  He realizes it's a German plane!  Everyone died except one.  Ummm, that's not good.  The soldiers are after that German.  Peter and Kim find this wanted German in the woods and decide to help him.  (I would've ran, but ok.)  I really love this story as it always catches your attention.  The climax was also very interesting.

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Do you like fantasy and/or even mystery?  Do you like the Harry Potter series?  If so, you'll like this book.  Taking place at a school filled with magical staff and students, teenagers try to figure out what happened to their frenemy.  While on this mission, they make self-discoveries, find out many secrets, and have emotional moments.

Until We Meet Again by Renee Collins

 

This book is all about love.  When a girl unwillingly travels with her parents to a beach house in Massachusetts she goes out for a walk but then stumbles across a beautiful beach and meets a handsome stranger saying that the house and beach were his family's property and that the year is 1925.  She soon discovers the mysteries that surround this strange boy, and she has to save the boy who means everything to her.  But to do this she needs to change the course of history.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

 

Very interesting and hilarious.

The Legend of Luke by Brian Jacques

 

Ever wanted to read a classic-style quest book?  The Legend of Luke is here for you!  It starts with a wandering maid named Trimp.  It then goes on, showing the warriors of Redwall.  They are mashed together to go on an epic quest to find a legend...  This book is recommended for enjoyers of classic questing fiction.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

 

Books.  They're all like different realities, different world, held in your hand.  The Host is an excellent example of that.  It is our world, but when aliens come down and start taking over our minds, banishing us completely.  Melanie, though, will not be silenced.  This is an amazing book, and I love it.

Nothing Else but Miracles by Kate Albus

 

It is a great book that talks about how the Holocaust in Germany affected a lot of families in the U.S.  The main character has two brothers, one older(17) and the other one 8.  Their mom died so her father has been taking care of them, but this year he was pulled in to help fight in Germany.  How will they survive without their dad?

The Prison Healer series by Lynette Noni

 

This was (and is) the greatest book series!  It's the perfect combination of fantasy, humor, and romance.  I completely fell in love with each character.  This is actually my first romantasy series that I've read, and this series is what got me into reading romantasy.

The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling

This is a really good book because it teaches you what happens if you eat chocolate every day in your life.
 

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

 

Funny, because of the good story.  Also because about a dog.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

 

My rating for Life of Pi is 4.5.  The main reason is it is a survival fiction.  It is a great book; if I were to recommend this book to someone.  The reason I cut .5 is from page 59-79 it was the most boring parts of my life.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

 

This book is very unique and good for those who like mystery.  This book has two different perspectives from both the protagonist and antagonist.  The book builds up mystery very well as well.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

 

The book is about a boy who stole a lightning bolt.  Or, at least that's what every god thinks.  The plot is extremely interesting with lots of twists and turns.  It's a full experience, reading this book.  The book also leads to an amazing series with lots of amazing stories.  Overall, this book is amazing.

Spider-Man 2 (video game)

 An amazing game to play with new powers and new game play.  Even though you can't replay the game it's still a good game to play.

I Know Your Secret by Daphne Benedis-Grab

 

A good book I've read recently is I Know Your Secret.  This book is about four middle schoolers who get messages from an unknown person.  The messages are demanding them to do different things together.

Percy Jackson: Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

 

The original trio is back! Percy is on a quest for college application letters with his friends by his side. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover meet godly friends, old and new, in this thrilling installment in the Percy Jackson universe. Definitely worth reading for all the fans of Percy!

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

 

It's a super good fantasy book about a girl who gets a spell cast on her so she seeks to find a wizard to reverse this horrible curse and has lots of adventures along the way.

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

 

The story is about a woman named Edna Pontellier, whose husband isn’t abusive, but he is dismissive of her issues, so she cheats on him. She realizes that there is no place for women in her time to be comfortable with their sexuality, so she drowns herself at the end of the novel. I liked it and thought Edna was a good and interesting flawed character.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

 

I really enjoyed this book because it had a great character list and really read into the emotions of the main character. There was a lot of meaning behind the book and in school we analyzed a lot in almost every chapter.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

 

The book was actually really interesting. At first it was kind of boring but then it started to get interesting. The author built the characters and the world in a really interesting way. Would recommend.

Chew on This by Eric Schlosser & Charles Wilson

Chew on This is a great nonfiction book for anyone who enjoys learning about fast food companies and what goes on behind them!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Getaway by Jeff Kinney

 

This is an awesome book about Greg Heffley’s crazy summer! Many kids will enjoy and relate to this book. I read this book so many times and it never gets old. Amazing book; definitely recommend.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney

 

It is good. It has funny dialogue and experiences. It also has personal connections we could connect to too.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

 

It’s great! It’s about a boy who really just writes in a diary about his life and it is just interesting to read! It’s mostly funny! It’s AWESOME.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

 

It was amazing. I nearly read it all in one sitting on a road trip. At the end I nearly cried!

Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

 

Jackson, a 10-year-old boy, shares his experience of living in his minivan with his parents, younger sister, and imaginary friend. As Jack gets older and his family is left homeless – again – his imaginary friend, Crenshaw, re-enters into his life to be an “outgrown” helping hand.

Supergifted by Gordon Korman

This book was awesome. It was really good because it’s about a kid who is really smart and the adversity he faces.
 

Shadow & Flame by Mindee Arnett

 

This book is the gripping sequel to Onyx & Ivory and starts off with an action-filled prologue leading into an epic fantasy. The main character, Kate, and a prisoner named Clash find themselves entwined in an epic conflict and are both faced to make difficult decisions. This book is an instant classic and is hard to put down.

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

 

Ninth House was interesting and it slowly revealed things about the characters’ back stories until we could see the full picture. About Yale and different secret societies and a girl from L.A. who can see the ghosts on campus.