A new student review of Red

briellanoelle posted a new student review of Red . See the full review.

When I first saw the cover and summary for this book, I thought it would be cheesy and boring. However, the minute I started reading it, I was hooked. The character is someone you instantly fall in love with. Felicity is just trying to fit in and have the same opportunities as the red heads in her town. And of course she has a crazy pageant mom who is determined to have her baby girl win. As I continued reading I found myself glued to it, sneaking in a couple pages during class and sighing along with the main characters. The ending is something I expected, however it twisted and left me wanting a sequel! I would definitley recommend this to anyone who wants a quick read as well as a lovely story about being accepted. 

A new student review of Witchstruck

popcorn posted a new student review of Witchstruck . See the full review.

There were a few times when I didn't like this book at all, such as when it got a bit predictable, or a bit cheesy. The book does capture your attention however, and when it gets predictable its usually when something exciting is about to happen. This book has a smooth read and the plot is well laid out, so if Victoria Lamb finds a good topic for a second book I will most likely read it. Overall this book is pretty good and I would recommend it to anyone interested in this kind of book.

A new student review of Fallout

moseso posted a new student review of Fallout . See the full review.

I think Fallout is an excellent story for ages eight to twelve. It does have a few bad words in it, but not enough that it would make you put the book down and stop reading. I think Todd Strasser did a proficient job on ending the book; with the exception that he never says what happens to one character in particular and I think he should have. The main character is a boy named Scott. Todd Strasser did a superior job on making people believe the characters to be real. The book’s chapters are set in a way so that one is about what it is like in the shelter and the next one would be about Scott’s life before the shelter. The author explained what radiation bombs are like. It made me realize how awful it would have been if a bomb had really been dropped. I learned a little more about the Cold War from this book. I recommend you read this book.  

A new student review of Saving Halloween

ctamm posted a new student review of Saving Halloween . See the full review.

The book is well-written and brings the spirit of the Halloween holiday to life. I like that the book deals with bullies, and ways that the girls are able to overcome the threats of those bullies. I like the colorful characters in the Spavento family, and how the mystery was solved in an unexpected way. I did feel that the magic in the book sometimes made the answers to the girls’ problems seem a little too simple. I also felt that a few of the characters could have come across as more authentic. Overall, however, I definitely do recommend Saving Halloween. The book brings the magical spirit of the Halloween holiday to life. It also teaches readers to feel confident about who they actually are.

 

A new student review of The Girl Who Was on Fire (Movie Edition) by Gary Cassel

mbuonarroti posted a new student review of The Girl Who Was on Fire (Movie Edition) by Gary Cassel. See the full review.

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A new student review of Omens

VBat posted a new student review of Omens . See the full review.

Omens is a fantastic book! The plot is fast paced and exciting, and I was hooked from the very first chapter.

Olivia, Gabriel, and the many characters are relatable and realistic, with a nice balance between their positive traits and character flaws. Olivia is resourceful and genuine, and her determination to earn respect and do the right thing makes her a great female lead. Gabriel, the smooth-talking, secretive lawyer is presented as corrupt and untrustworthy, but the reader is given glimpses of his sweet side throughout the text. His growth throughout the story adds to the plot, and enforces the theme of things not always being what they seem. 

Although the story is a realistic fiction detective story, references to the supernatural are scattered throughout the text. These supernatural elements provided by the unique town of Cainsville give the story a dark, suspenseful flavor. This added dimension gives Omens the push it needs to stand out.

I would recommend Omens to teens and young adults that enjoy mysteries, suspense, and action. 

A new student review of The Girl Who Was on Fire (Movie Edition) by Gary Cassel

mbuonarroti posted a new student review of The Girl Who Was on Fire (Movie Edition) by Gary Cassel. See the full review.

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A new student review of Frozen

alphatauri posted a new student review of Frozen . See the full review.

Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods series didn't impress me very much, so reading Frozen was a delightful surprise. The action in this book starts from page one and never lets you go. There are sea battles, magic battles, and shocking betrayals, just to name a few. There's also a fantastic element of mystery as we slowly learn more about the characters. Their secrets are brought to light one at a time and it was extremely fun to predict what would happen next. Most of the characters are very likable. I particularly liked Nat as she was one of the few female characters and was a tough role model. The one complaint I would have is the speed at which the romance happens. I felt it was a bit contrived, but could see why it happened. Overall, I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys a story with romance, magic, dystopia, sea quests, and of course--dragons! 

A new student review of The League

NathanPechacek10 posted a new student review of The League . See the full review.

In my opinion, if you love football, this is a good realistic book for ages 10-13. I had a difficult time putting the book down. I wanted to find out what happened to Wyatt and how it would end. I found Wyatt very different from me, which made the book more interesting. I could not predict what decisions he would make. I would strongly recommend this book for boys. 

A new student review of The Litigators by Gary Cassel

leonardo posted a new student review of The Litigators by Gary Cassel. See the full review.

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