A new student review of I Woke Up Dead At The Mall by Judy Sheehan

leah0304 posted a new student review of I Woke Up Dead At The Mall by Judy Sheehan. See the full review.

This book was well written and easy to follow and keeps you eager to know what's going to happen next. I couldn’t even tear my eyes off of the page. I Woke Up Dead at the Mall was a very enjoyable book and might even be one of my favorite books. I gave it 5 stars because personally I couldn’t point out one flaw. The characters were very well developed, and I definitely recommend this good read.

A new student review of The Shadowed Valley by Yvonne I Lee

sschu5 posted a new student review of The Shadowed Valley by Yvonne I Lee. See the full review.

I like this book a lot because it is very adventurous and exciting. It always keeps you thinking and guessing what is going to happen next. Also, it is always changing and leading to things you never thought could or would happen. The plot just flows into chapters, making everything make sense in due time. You may be confused about something for a little bit, but when you find what you are looking for, it makes so much sense why the author kept it from you. It felt like the author was passionate about the story, and that came through in the writing. I loved this book so much I would read the a second book in a heart beat.

A new student review of Fair to Hope by Sam Reed

Melissa32301 posted a new student review of Fair to Hope by Sam Reed. See the full review.

By the first page of the book I was addicted to it. I had a lot of emotions during this book, and by the end of it I was crying along with the characters. One of the best things about this book is that Velma didn’t get a fairy tale ending, which made the book seem more realistic. There should be a prequel to this book about the training and Velma’s life as a Taram. I would definitely read it. 

 

A new student review of Snap To Grid: Book One of The Stones of Bothynus Trilogy by D.K. Reed

Sweetfable posted a new student review of Snap To Grid: Book One of The Stones of Bothynus Trilogy by D.K. Reed. See the full review.

This book had me captivated from the start. I immediately identified with the main character, Red, due to her not acting like the typical teenager. Although she does have ADHD, which is something I cannot relate to, we have a lot in common. Her character came across very lifelike. I found it interesting how her nickname came from the character Red Sonja. After looking up this comic book character, I was a little surprised by the choice to have this woman be Red’s role model. It was good she looked up to a strong female character, even if this character dressed provocatively.

I enjoyed a lot of the other characters in the story as well. Erik is really nice and is great because of his personality and not just from how good looking he is. I also really appreciated the bond Red had with her sister. I love seeing siblings having good relationships with one another, especially when they are teenagers.

Overall, this is a really great book that is filled with many amazing moments and will leave the reader wanting more. This book is right up my alley; I can imagine it being a great read for anyone who has an interest in supernatural themes.

A new student review of THE UGLY TEAPOT by Fred Holmes

thudson36 posted a new student review of THE UGLY TEAPOT by Fred Holmes. See the full review.

I really enjoyed reading The Ugly Teapot by Fred Holmes. From the very beginning, this novel captured and held my attention. The protagonist, Hannah, was a strong female character who exhibited bravery and strength throughout the story. She was very likeable, and I found her character easy to relate to.

I liked how this story was filled with action but still dealt with heavy subjects, including death and grief. I think the author did a nice job in finding the balance between happy and sad; some scenes were fun and adventurous while others provoked deep thinking. The plot was well-developed and executed, and the story kept me guessing until the very end.

Overall, I would definitely recommend The Ugly Teapot to any reader looking for an action-packed story with sentimental themes.

A new student review of A Bandit's Tale: The Muddled Misadventures of a Pickpocket by Deborah Hopkinson

treygranger posted a new student review of A Bandit's Tale: The Muddled Misadventures of a Pickpocket by Deborah Hopkinson. See the full review.

A Bandit’s Tale was a very adventurous story for me and had me on the edge of my seat at times guessing at what would happen next. The whole story was a truly eye-opening with the twisted truth of what was happening in the streets of New York City during its history of the influx of a great many immigrants.The characters throughout the story all had some part to play to Zaccaro’s journey. All the characters made me believe that I was walking alongside Zaccaro. The plot shows how many activists shaped the city. The story also had a twist of romance, which is always a good part of a great story. I would recommend this book to other teens who would be interested in historical fiction along with those who love historic thrillers.

 

A new student review of Beware That Girl by Teresa Toten

MistySpirit posted a new student review of Beware That Girl by Teresa Toten. See the full review.

This book held my attention extremely well. I never really wanted to put it down. I loved the depth of the characters and the descriptiveness of the setting. The only problem I have with the book is the ending and throughout the entire book, I was a little confused as to what the point or purpose of it may have been. To me, the ending seemed a little abrupt and left me hanging. As for point or purpose, the story always seemed to ghost over one, but I could never grasp it. Other than those two drawbacks, the story was amazing and well written. Both points of view kept the plot interesting as well, and added to the flow and knowledge of the story.

A new student review of Lady Renegades by Rachel Hawkins

sakurafrost posted a new student review of Lady Renegades by Rachel Hawkins. See the full review.

Even though I haven't read the other books in the series, Rachel Hawkins wove a lot of hints into Lady Renegades and it was easy to infer the main points of the prequels. Because of this I didn't feel confused at any point. This book was also written really smoothly. Usually you can break a book into sections, like if I were giving a summary of a story I'd say, 'Oh, the first part's about this, the second part's about that,' but I couldn't do that with Lady Renegades. The flow of the book was awesome and carried the reader across an amazing and twisting plotline. Overall, it was a fun read; the only criticism I have is about the ending. I liked how Harper was forced into this impossible decision about killing David, and I was totally caught off guard when she made her choice. But I feel like the relaistic emotional repercussions Harper would have were minimized, making her seem like she didn't care about her friend as much as I thought. I also feel that the cost of happiness in Lady Renegades was too small, Harper herself didn't lose all that much. Even so, I would reccommend this book to anyone who likes magic and action.

A new student review of Kissing Atticus Primble by Stephanie Hoina

DLowe21 posted a new student review of Kissing Atticus Primble by Stephanie Hoina. See the full review.

Kissing Atticus Primble, by Stephanie Hoina is a well written book. I really enjoyed the descriptive writing, and this helped me to envision Kathleen`s world. Based on past novels I have read, the author would have established an event, and then based the occurring scenarios on the event. In this novel, I feel as if there is no established event, and that is what makes this book special. The book is just simple and it tells the story of a teenage girl waiting for love. I would recommend this book to a teenager who just wants to get out of whatever is happening in their life and read a wonderful love story. I would rate this book a 4 out of 5.

A new student review of Fighters, Feared and Fallen by N.D. Richman

nictaf posted a new student review of Fighters, Feared and Fallen by N.D. Richman. See the full review.

N. D. Richman is back with a thrilling new addition to the Boulton Quest series! This series is getting more action-packed with every book! The characters are very well described; I was rooting for Thomas throughout this book.

 

I like that N. D. Richman took this book to a new level by changing the setting to a futuristic one. This third book adopted a more sci-fi-like feeling. Because it is the third in the series, and follows the stories of three main characters, it is not a stand-alone book. This series is so addicting; with every addition you can't wait for the next book, because each one leaves you hanging! I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up.