A new student review of Pink Frost by Cameron Glenn

JesusFreak posted a new student review of Pink Frost by Cameron Glenn. See the full review.

The concept of this book was very unique and interesting, however the ending was disappointing. I think part of the reason why this book was a letdown was because of how short it was. It was more like a short story than an actual novel. The main character, Cassy, was more likable than I was expecting her to be, however a few decisions she made near the end of the novel I did not agree with. I felt sympathy toward her and found myself enjoying reading about her character.
Overall, this story is very interesting and unique and is great for mature young adults.

 

A new student review of The Prize: Tales from a Revolution by Lars D. H. Hedbor

BG posted a new student review of The Prize: Tales from a Revolution by Lars D. H. Hedbor. See the full review.

The Prize is an historical fiction. You hear news of the battles that take place, mixed with a nice fictional story. Compared to other Historical fiction I’ve read this one isn’t really for me. I prefer to be more up close to the historical events or at least learn a lot more about the time, place and the people.

The characters were wonderfully made and portrayed though, fitting perfectly in their time, place, and state. The book is in first person, written in Caleb Clark’s point of view, easy to read and simple to comprehend. It gives just the right amount of detail, not too much, not too little. I applaud the author’s ability to paint the mood, scenery and people in the story. The history is good; if you pay attention you can learn a good bit about the war, from a settler’s point of view. To me this book wouldn’t be my first choice of an historical fiction, due to the distance from the setting that most of the historical events take place.   

A new student review of The Glass Gauntlet by Carter Roy

tlang posted a new student review of The Glass Gauntlet by Carter Roy. See the full review.

When I began reading this book, I did not realize it was the second book to the series. However, I was able to understand the storyline without having read the first book.

It was an amazing read filled with action, evil characters who tried to stop the children from finding the Glass Gauntlet, and good characters who helped and trained the children along the way. Each character was likable and had their very own unique personality. I loved how the children outsmarted the grown-ups throughout the story.

A new student review of Losing by Patrick Ness Sophie Mckenzie Mary Hooper Anne Fine Melvin Burgess

mbuonarroti posted a new student review of Losing by Patrick Ness Sophie Mckenzie Mary Hooper Anne Fine Melvin Burgess. See the full review.

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A new student review of The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

sakurafrost posted a new student review of The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell. See the full review.

I enjoyed reading The Wolf Wilder because of the fairy-tale, anything-can-happen setting, because of Feo's likable and courageous heart and because of the intense adventure thrust upon her. The stakes are so high that if Feo puts one foot wrong, she and thousands of other Russians will die under Rakov's hand. This book was a fun and exciting read, sure to please anyone with a little imagination.

A new student review of The Many Lives of John Stone by Linda Buckley-Archer

jotaf posted a new student review of The Many Lives of John Stone by Linda Buckley-Archer. See the full review.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Many Lives of John Stone.  It had mystery, suspense, and adventure to make it very exciting.  Having read and loved the first book in the Gideon Trilogy, I decided to try this book, as it was written by the same author.  I am really glad that I decided to read this book, because it was fantastic.

The author, Linda Buckley-Archer, has a way with words.  She described the details of this book very well; I could picture Stowney House and the palace at Versailles in my head.  Also, the characters were down-to-earth and believable. 

A part in the book that I relished was when it added the journal entries.  I liked reading the story behind John Stone’s life in the present and in the past.  I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about this book. 

I would recommend this book to anyone ages 11 and up, or to anyone who has read and enjoyed the Gideon Trilogy.

 

A new student review of Violent Ends by Shaun David Hutchinson Neal Shusterman Brendan Shusterman Beth Revis Cynthia Leitich Smith Courtney Summers Kendare Blake Delilah S. Dawson Steve Brezenoff Tom Leveen Hannah Moskowitz Blythe Woolston Trish Doller Mindi Scott Margie Gelbwasser Christine Johnson E. M. Kokie Elisa Nader

JesusFreak posted a new student review of Violent Ends by Shaun David Hutchinson Neal Shusterman Brendan Shusterman Beth Revis Cynthia Leitich Smith Courtney Summers Kendare Blake Delilah S. Dawson Steve Brezenoff Tom Leveen Hannah Moskowitz Blythe Woolston Trish Doller Mindi Scott Margie Gelbwasser Christine Johnson E. M. Kokie Elisa Nader. See the full review.

When I began reading this book, I was curious as to how all the viewpoints from different characters would play into the story. As I read each account, I found myself becoming more and more engrossed in the book. Each author brings a different style of writing and varying characters, which I liked a lot. I found all the characters to be believable and very well-written. The plot moved along swiftly but it didn’t feel rushed, which is always a good thing.

Throughout the book, it truly made me think about what a situation like that could do to a person. How would I react if I was in the shoes of the characters? Would I react as they did, or would I react entirely differently?

With awe-inspiring point of views from various authors, this book is incredible. Violent Ends is sure to amaze.

A new student review of Penny's War by Anne Dearle

leonardo posted a new student review of Penny's War by Anne Dearle. See the full review.

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A new student review of The Betrayal of Renegade X by Chelsea M. Campbell

Benflash1 posted a new student review of The Betrayal of Renegade X by Chelsea M. Campbell. See the full review.

This book has a fast paced plot that a reader can really get into. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading about characters who display bravery and courage, or just admire heroes in general. I particularly enjoyed reading about Damien's grandfather, as he is trying to stand up for what he believes to be right. Although he is portrayed more of as a "bad guy" in this novel, from a different perspective, he could have been the heroic main character of the novel. I did think however, that the book was not discriptive enough about the distinction between heroes and villains. Altogether, I beleive this book is a thrilling read with powerful characters.

A new student review of Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

JesusFreak posted a new student review of Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon. See the full review.

Reading this book is like stepping into a life. The story is written so life-like that I felt as if I was in the story right alongside Madeline when reading it. The author crafts the story in a way that is light-hearted yet heavy at the same time. Her characters are believable and enjoyable. Madeline’s struggles are brought to attention more than once, but not in a way that is annoying. Her relationship with Olly is loving and beautiful. I enjoyed every second of it.
Another one of my favorite things about this book is the gorgeous cover art. Kudos to the artist for creating such a stunning masterpiece.
 

This book is a great read for teens+. This heartwarming yet heart-wrenching story is sure to leave you awed.