A new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry

NgelicMystery posted a new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry. See the full review.

The author has done a very good job. The characters were well-developed.

A new student review of Winter Falls (Twin Willows Trilogy) by Nicole Maggi

AlexaS posted a new student review of Winter Falls (Twin Willows Trilogy) by Nicole Maggi. See the full review.

I overall enjoyed Winter Falls. It was well-written, engaging, and with an intriguing premise, I couldn’t put it down. I could relate to the main character, Alessia, and liked her overall as a character. Sure, she made some brash decisions, but I rooted for her throughout the book. Additionally, Alessia and her best friend, Jenny, were hilarious. I loved their interactions and banter. Jonah was also quite a good love interest. Jonah seems attractive, sweet,  and has just the right amount of mystery, I enjoyed watching his and Alessia’s relationship develop. However, their relationship was one of the things I had a problem with in the book. He began to consume a lot of her time, and I would have liked more on Alessia’s friendships and the Benandanti instead.

In that same vein, my main issue with this book was that I wanted more on the Benandanti and some of the characters. The Benandanti and its workings are still pretty unknown to Alessia by the end of Winter Falls, and a good portion of Alessia’s training wasn’t shown in the book. However, as this is going to be a trilogy, I hope that the Benandanti’s secrets will be revealed as the series continues. In terms of characters, I would have also liked more information on Alessia’s father and on Jonah’s twin sister. However, like the Benandanti, I bet there will be more on them later in the series. The ending was also somewhat abrupt, but again, it’s the first book. The plot twist at the end just makes me want to read on.

In summary, Winter Falls is a solid beginning to the Twin Willows trilogy, introducing an intriguing plot and relatable characters. I genuinely liked Alessia, Jenny, and Jonah. Also, the fact that the Benandanti was actually a real organization adds even more awesomeness to the book. I would recommend Winter Falls to any paranormal fan, and those who enjoy a good romance. 

A new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry

ReaperTheGenius posted a new student review of Take Me On by Katie McGarry. See the full review.

We all know some characters are just way too perfect in books, this book does not have that problem. This book actually has it backwards, the characters all have faults, lots of them. That's okay though because this book show the growth of the characters and how they overcome the faults they have. This book really felt good to read because of that.

Katie McGarry has crafted a novel that will stick with me for a lifetime. This novel isn't perfection, but it's still beautiful and that's what I love about it. It's still so raw and I can just dive so deep into it. This is an amazing book that everyone should read. It's just a book to make you feel like change it okay and that even if things aren't okay then will be in time.

A new student review of The Shadow Lantern by Teresa Flavin

Lucy posted a new student review of The Shadow Lantern by Teresa Flavin. See the full review.

An interesting book that I would recommend to many other readers that are into the supernatural. Although it would be best to read the 1^st and 2^nd book of the series. Not knowing it was a series made the story a bit confusing. Although after reading farther into the story, you could understand many of the things that are going on. I believe it was an amazing book, I just wish the series would continue on. 

A new student review of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant

lunarwolf posted a new student review of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant. See the full review.

I truely enjoyed MIstry By Moonlight. It had an amazing plot, and i couldn't put the book down. It was an addictive read, as well as a life lesson. It showed how she changed herself because she didn't like her past self, but wasn't happy with the person she changed into. She turned mistrustful of people's motivations toward her and how people who she thought were friends never were. I say anyone who enjoys action and romance would enjoy this read.

A new student review of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky

Queen_Ri posted a new student review of Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky. See the full review.

"Sticky Fingers DIY Duct Tape Projects" is a great book with great DIY projects. I loved the bow and recommend it to beginners. On some instructions I was a little confused but understood after a while. If you're interested in reviewing this book, you should get about 3 or 4 rolls of big tape and 3 or 4 of little tape because some projects use a lot of big and little tape. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to make stuff or would like to make duct tape crafts with a family member of any age.

A new student review of Quantum Spirit - Apocalypse by Sallie Haws

GraceK posted a new student review of Quantum Spirit - Apocalypse by Sallie Haws. See the full review.

Quantum Spirit is a fascinating book, giving you second thoughts as to whether the reality you know is the only one. Though a wonderfully written book, it has content that I would not consider appropriate for younger children ( ten or below.)  It has a fast moving plot line that keeps you reading. I would recomend this to teenagers interested in the paranormal.

A new student review of The Secret Ingredient by Stewart Lewis

Eowyn7 posted a new student review of The Secret Ingredient by Stewart Lewis. See the full review.

This book comes alive from the pages. It captures the absolute best of our humanity. Olivia seems so real. She isn't perfect, but she's so full of hope and possibility that it seems there is nowhere to go but up. Olivia's journey sucks you in and you find yourself looking for the secret ingredient as hard as Olivia is. Around every corner is a surprise that brings you one step closer to your prize; life's secret ingredient. I would recommend this book to any young adult reader, but especially to those with an interest in food.

A new student review of Controlled by Patrick Jones

LaRayne posted a new student review of Controlled by Patrick Jones. See the full review.

This is one of the best books I have read. I thought that I got a good feel of the story but wish it was longer. Controlled is a great book for teens 12 and up. Patrick Jones does an amazing job of talking about touchy topics. This is also definitely an awesome car book. Jones succeeded in making you feel like the characters are real. I would recommend it to my friends. Controlled makes you want to read her other books and I hope in the future Jones will write longer books so the readers will get the whole story not just the overlay. 

A new student review of Penny Hike by Bobby S. Richardson

nictaf posted a new student review of Penny Hike by Bobby S. Richardson. See the full review.

Penny Hike was a sad story with funny parts mixed in. One thing I liked was how the author described the characters, making them feel very real to the reader. One thing I did not like was the spelling of words like "doctah" for doctor and "yahd" for yard, but it was understandable.  Bobby S. Richardson fashioned a sad, but exciting story. I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up because of the nature of the story, with violence and bad words included.