Uncaged

Uncaged

Reviewed By: Annissa B.
By: John Sandford and Michele Cook
Rating: It was amazing!

The main character, Shay Remby, goes to LA to search for her brother. Odin, is in a group that goes to collages around the state of California. they trash all collage laboratories that test products on live animals. When Shay gets an unexpected visit from some "so-called" FBI detectives, she knows what they're looking for-Odin. she private messages him to warn. This amazing book takes you on a emotional roller coaster.......

I would recommend this to: Action, Semi-fiction, and Real Life stuff!

Thief Eyes

Thief Eyes

Reviewed By: Avery W.
By: Janni Lee Simner
Rating: Really liked it

Haley's mother goes missing during a trip to Iceland. After a year, when Haley too visits Iceland, she discovers how her mother disappeared and gets ensnared in her ancestors' centuries-old world of magic and folklore. I found it neat how the book was set in Iceland, because that appears to be an uncommon setting for a story to take place in. The overall storytelling was vivid and beautiful, and the way the characters from myth came alive was fascinating. I love the author's voice and will most certainly be checking some of her other books out. In all, 'Thief Eyes' is definitely a must-read for those who like Norse mythology.

I would recommend this to: Anyone, especially those interested in mythology.

Light Beneath Ferns

Light Beneath Ferns

Reviewed By: Avery W.
By: Anne Spollen
Rating: It was amazing!

Elizah has recently moved to upstate New York and just wants to be alone. That is, until she meets the mysterious Nathaniel in the graveyard her mother Part of the reason why I thought this book was so good was that I could very easily relate to and empathize with the main character. She is very unlike most other female main characters, which she even states in the very first part of the book. I have never come across a female character quite like Elizah. Overall, I found the story's being told from her uncommon view of life to be very refreshing. The other part of why I enjoyed this book is that I just like books that are about ghosts. Anne Spollen did an excellent job of blending reality with darker supernatural aspects, and in doing so, made her book unforgettable in my eyes. All in all, I would gladly recommend this book to someone, just as long as they don't need something to be lighthearted in order to enjoy it.

I would recommend this to: Fans of ghosts and the supernatural.

Eleanor & Park

Eleanor & Park

Reviewed By: Jenna A.
By: Rainbow Rowell
Rating: Really liked it

This book is about a girl, eleanor, who falls in love with the new boy on the street, Park. Eleanor is constantly made fun of on the bus and at school and she has alot of trouble with her family. Eleanor had to give up part of her seat on the bus so park could sit and ride; this is how their relationship starts. They know that their relationship has no chance in lasting, but they try and make the most of it.

I would recommend this to: people who enjoy love stories and teen fiction.

Miki Falls Series: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter

Miki Falls Series: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter

Reviewed By:Trina N.
By: Mark Crilley
Rating: Really liked it

There are four books in the series: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each book takes place of each season so the whole story pretty much lasts a year. Miki Yoshida lives in Fukuyama, Japan. She is starting to take her senior year of high school. She is determined to make it her best year yet. As the school year starts, a new boy comes to the school. His name is Hiro Sakurai. He is a mysterious guy and Miki tries everything she can to be friends with him. Hiro unfortunately cuts everyone off and wants to be alone. Miki becomes more curious about him. She follows him around and becomes even more curious. She then discovers that Hiro is a Deliverer. What is a Deliverer? Well you are going to have to read the series to find out!

I would recommend this to: Preteens or teens who like manga, Japan, and/or romance.

Go Ask Alice

Go Ask Alice

Reviewed By: Ferrari.
By: Beatrice Sparks
Rating: It was amazing!

Lots of detail told in a first person point of view

I would recommend this to: To teens that like books with great detail.

The Beautiful Between

The Beautiful Between

Reviewed By: Ofelia F.
By: Alyssa B. Sheinmal
Rating: It was alright

When she least's expects it Connelly becomes friends with the most popular guy at school, Jeremy. But what she didn't know at first is why is Jeremy starting to talk to her? And she soon realizes that he has a tragic secret of his own and Connelly is the only person who an help him. This book is beautifully written and one that you will soon fall in love with.

I would recommend this to: Anybody of any age who love to read real life problems.

Pretties

Pretties

Reviewed By: Emily P.
By: Scott Westerfeld
Rating: It was alright

Tally became Pretty and she has joined the "Crim" clique in New Pretty Town, where she meets Zane, who keeps her bubbly and together they try to overcome their brain lesions and escape back to the New Smokies. Overall, I enjoyed the book because it continued the plot, but after reading the first book I had higher expectations for the second one. I am going to read the third book, because I enjoy the plot and want to find out what happens, but I felt that Pretties was slow.

I would recommend this to: Anyone who has read Uglies.

Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska

Reviewed By: Ravi K.
By: John Greene
Rating: It was amazing!

This book is about a teen who moves to a charter school to look for his Great Perhaps. He encounters an experience like no other - rivalries, pranks, breaking school rules - especially one he'll regret for the rest of his life. Read this book to find out how breaking one rule - even for a good reason - changed his life forever.

I would recommend this to: People who love real-life teen experiences.

How I got Skinny, Famous, and Fell Madly in Love

How I got Skinny, Famous, and Fell Madly in Love

Reviewed By: Morgan H.
By: Ken Baker
Rating: Really liked it!

Really inspiring! Protagonist is very realistic and hilarious.

I would recommend this to: Everyone, but especially girls struggling with their weight or other self esteem issues.

The Winter Horses

The Winter Horses

Reviewed By: Avery W.
By: Phillip Kerr
Rating: It was amazing!

Kalinka is a Jewish girl from Ukraine who is trying to flee the Nazis who killed her family. Temujin and Borte are very rare Przewalski's horses, who also must escape the German army or be killed. Together, horses and girl, along with a loyal wolfhound, must cross the harsh Ukranian steppes to safety before they are caught by the Nazis. "The Winter Horses" combines World War II and horses, two things I find very interesting. The story was really fascinating. I found on multiple occasions that I couldn't put the book down. My only complaint is that the Przewalski's horses seemed far too intelligent than would be considered normal for any horse, even this amazingly cunning breed. I was very skeptical about what these horses could accomplish at times. The supreme storytelling in the other areas of the book did make up for this, though, along the fact that two things I really like reading about were both featured equally in this book. In my opinion this definitely a recommended read.

I would recommend this to: People who like WWII historical fiction and/or horses.

Uglies

Uglies

Reviewed By: Emily P.
By: Scott Westerfield
Rating: It was amazing

Tally can't wait to turn 16 so she can get the operation to be a pretty. Then she meets Shay who doesn't want to become pretty and Tally can't understand why. Shay runs away so that she doesn't have to become pretty and the authorities say that Tally has to help them find Shay or be ugly forever. Great book! Such an interesting and original plot. I loved the characters, the futuristic ideas, the setting, everything!


I would recommend this to: Teen girls or boys. Could be enlightening for boys.

If I Stay

If I Stay

Reviewed By: Ofelia F.
By: Gayle Forman
Rating: It was amazing

If I Stay is an emotionally gripping story with a tradegy. Mia, a 17-year old girl had a normal life like any other teenage girl,a boyfriend and her best friend who was always by her side. She was gifted with a talent to play the cello, and had hopes of going to Julliard after high school. However, her world falls apart on a winter day when her and her family decide to visit a family friend, but get in tragic accident. Mia has lost her family and is now suffering in serious conditions. She realizes that she has the choice to live or die and be with her family. Will Mia stay...or should she go?


I would recommend this to: Anybody who wants to enjoy an amazing book for the summer.

Summer Reading 2014: Spies and Prejudice

Spies and Prejudice

Reviewed By: Bianca P.
By: Talia Vance
Rating: It was amazing!

A teenage girl works for her father scooping up all the dirt from married men's second life. Her best friend is a big help building secret gadgets to help with investigations. Once two handsom boys come in to town the best friend hits it off immediately with one of them but the main character can't stand them. In this intense page turning book love could be the cause of ignorance. You will want to finish the book in one day because you can't put it down!


I would recommend this to: For the reader who enjoys action and romance

Summer Reading 2014: Before I Fall

Before I Fall

Reviewed By: Kate Z.
By: Lauren Oliver
Rating: It was amazing!

This is Lauren Oliver's debut novel and it certainly doesn't disappoint! She shows real potential as she weaves a story about a girl named Sam. Sam is your average popular girl. She and her friends do whatever they want and everyone bows down to them basically. On Cupid Day night, after driving home from a party, they crash and it is uncertain whether Sam is still alive or not. She wakes up the next day except it's actually still Cupid Day. Sam relives that same day for a while, wondering why she has been given this second chance along with the reader. This novel really pulls you in and if you're like me, you probably won't put it down until you're done!


I would recommend this to: Anyone who likes to see people change for the better.

Summer Reading 2014: Champion

Champion

Reviewed By: Emily P.
By: Marie Lu
Rating: It was amazing!

Day and June are working with the Republic, leading very comfortable lives. That all comes crashing down when Day gets disappointing news concerning his health and then the Colonies attack. How will these events affect the Republic and Day and June's relationship? Will anything ever be the same?

Great book, I would have rated it "It was amazing" except for the fact that i did not appreciate the ending as much as I hoped I would. However, I would still recommend this book!


I would recommend this to: Anyone who has read the other books in the series.

Summer Reading 2014: Insurgent

Divergent

Reviewed By: Annissa B.
By: Veronica Roth
Rating: It was amazing!

THIS BOOK IS NOT ONE OF MY FAVORITES BY VERONICA ROTH, BUT IT WAS AN AMAZING BOOK...B BY FAR ONE OF MY FAVORITES.

I would recommend this to: BOYS AND GIRLS, ACTION AND MYSTERY LOVERS.

Summer Reading 2014: Divergent

Divergent

Reviewed By: Annissa B.
By: Veronica Roth
Rating: It was amazing!

I would recommend this to: Anyone who likes action.

Summer Reading 2014: If I Stay

If I Stay

Reviewed By: Sara C.
By: Gayle Forman
Rating: It was amazing

A heartfelt story about a young girl who lost her family in a car accident and is now laying on a hospital bed barely clinging on to life. She struggles with the decision if she should stay (without her parents and brother) or leave this world to be with them. I personally love this book because what if we do have the choice to stay or go? Are we even brave enough to chose?


I would recommend this to: Everyone.

Summer Reading 2014: The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter

Reviewed by: Ravi K..
By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Rating: Really liked it

This novel tells the story of Hester Prynne in early 17th century Boston. She struggles to restart her life after an adulterous affair leaves an unforgettable "scarlet letter" on her life. She faces many challenges and attempts until finally, her secret is revealed to the whole town. Read this book to find out what her secret is, and just how the town finds out.



I would recommend this to: People who like mystery mixed in with a little love story.

Summer Reading 2014: The Vanishing Thieves

The Vanishing Thieves

Reviewed By: Gurbinder K.
By: Franklin W. Dixon
Rating: It was alright

This story was great. It really makes you think of whats going to happen in the next chapter.It was very discriptive and unprodictuble. The book shows how the Hardy families relationship was strenghthened as the story went on. The two brothers needed each other to live and cath the hostages the thieves had captured.In the end it was amazing.


I would recommend this to: I would recomend this to mystery lovers.

Summer Reading 2014: Redeeming Love

Redeeming Love

Reviewed By: Esther W.
By: Francine Rivers
Rating: It was alright

In the riveting story about true love and redemption, Francine Rivers weaves together the story about Angel, who was sold into prostitution at a young age and has lost everything about her identity down to her very name to men who want nothing more than to sleep with her.Guarding herself, she builds walls, expecting only to be hurt by these men. Until one day, a man named Hosea falls in love with her, but not like the other men. He loves her for nothing else than who she truly is, looking past the identity both the men and herself has given to her as a prostitute, but as someone beautiful both inside and out. I wept. This book made me wept. Not just at the end, but the middle and even the very beginning. Full. on. weeping. This book showed a love unlike any other. Minor spoiler alert: This book got a little tiring at one point, because Hosea would never give up on her, no matter what happened. He loved her despite her past. She slept with her father, could never have children (a dream Michael Hosea always wanted), and slept even with his brother. Yet, he gave his full love, continuously, every moment.


I would recommend this to: It's based on the Biblical story of Hosea, but nevertheless a great read for all.

Summer Reading 2014: Prodigy

Prodigy

Reviewed By: Emily P.
By: Marie Lu
Rating: It was amazing!

Day and June have escaped together and are on the run. They turn to the Patriots as they fight against the Republic. What do they do for the Patriots and what unexpected event takes place?

Great book that keeps the series going in an interesting way. I appreciate the way that Marie Lu writes and the original plot.

I would recommend this to: Those who have read Legend.