By: Jolene Perry
Reviewed By: Carina A.
Rating: It was alright...
If you're into cliche romance then you'll really like this book, but unfortunately it wasn't my type. This book is about Kate, who has just broken up with her boyfriend and struggles with diabetes and finds Aiden, who has come home from the military due to an accident that has changed his life. Together they unravel their insecurities and fall in love.
I would recommend this to: Teens 13 and over and those who suffer from diabetes or are into military type stuff.
By: Susan Wiggs
Reviewed By: Citlalli V.
Rating: I really liked it.
Perfect life, big house, successful spouse, following your dreams...
We all have dreamed of this, but what happens when you get your perfect life...only to lose it?
This book will take you on a journey through the ups and downs of a perfect life. The first time I read this book I didn't like it, but then read it again and I really liked it. It has a slow start, but it picks up speed and really gets you in all the right places. I recommend this book to young adults.
I would recommend this to: Young adults.
By: Tamara Ireland Stone
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
Rating: It was amazing!
Samantha struggles with OCD, making her social life a continual struggle. Until she meets Caroline. She's a bit odd, and no one really seems to know who Samantha is talking about, but she becomes her best friend. Caroline introduces her to the schools secret world of underground poets, and Samantha slowly finds healing, until things take a turn for the worse and she has to confront herself with a very important question: Is Caroline... Real? Every Last Word addresses both social and mental issues that many teens deal with on a daily basis both tactfully and beautifully.
I would recommend this to: Teens, especially those that like poetry.
By: Tahereh Mafi
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
Rating: I really liked it.
I really enjoyed this book series. It was the perfect mix of romance, rebellion, and adventure. Forget Hunger Games, this is the best YA dystopian book I've ever read. It's about Juliette, a 17 year old with the power to suck the life out of any living thing with her touch, who's forced to work for the government as a human weapon. The writing style itself isn't that great, and the excessive use of "strikeout" is irritating, but I feel the plot makes up for it. Any more would give it away, and a lot of people had very differing opinions regarding this book, so I encourage people to read it for themselves. Would keep it 14+ though, for being a bit... racy at parts.
I would recommend this to: Teens
By: Sarah Prineas
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
Rating: It was amazing!
This book has earned a special spot on my shelf as an all time favorite. I received it as an ARC, and I wouldn't change a single thing about it. I've read it 6+ times, and it has never gotten old yet. A beautiful mash-up retelling of many beloved fairy tales, Ash and Bramble gives a whole new aspect to happily ever after, begging the question: What if I don't WANT my prince charming? Where do all the elaborate ball gowns really come from? Is a fairy tale, in all reality.... Actually a trap? 10/10, would read for a seventh time. It's wonderfully written; heart-wrenching and inspiring at the same time. Very detailed and riveting; I stayed up til 3 am to read it all in one night.
I would recommend this to: EVERYONE! :D
Reviewed By: Aimee E.
By: Megan Shull
Rating: It was amazing!
This book is hands down the number one book that I have read. The setting of this novel is that Jack and Ellie switch bodies. Before they switched bodies, both of them thought that one had it easier than the other. After the weekend ends, both of them switch back to their original bodies. After a few years have passed, there is an exciting, emotional ending. This is a teen romantic novel. (By the way, I got this book last summer from this website. :) )
I would recommend this to: Anyone that enjoys romantic teen novels.
Reviewed By: Kelsey L.
By:Robin Jones Gunn
Rating: It was amazing!
This novel, is truly a magnificent piece of writing.
I first found this book when I was in seventh grade and feeling so...out of place. I didn't know where I belonged or who I could be friends with. It was a really tough time for me, socially speaking.
So, I found this book, Summer Promise and fell in love with the characters and author.
It's about this teenage girl named Christy. She's just a small town girl who gets to spend her summer with some relatives in the sunny beaches of California. During her summer, she begins to develop a sense of who she is and what kind of person she wants to become. Along the way, she meets these peers who accept her for who she is and creates these ever lasting friendships. And, of course, an innocent romance is involved. A certain blond headed, surfer boy catches Christy's attention, and the rest is history.
This first book takes you on a whirlwind of emotions that will leave you wanting more, to know what happens next. It was an escape from reality I desperately needed. Gave me the guidance in how to deal with certain social situations. It truly has influenced me in every aspect of my life.
Now, Christianty is a big part of this story. Along with Christy finding her way and accepting who she is, she also develops an everlasting faith in God. But listen, I'm not an avid Christian and frankly not very well-versed in the religion, so I had no idea what I was getting into with this book.
But along with Christy, I learned so much about a religion I knew nothing of really. So go in with an open mind and, who knows, maybe you'll learn a few things.
I hope this review is useful to any of those who check out this book.
Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or want to know more. I could talk about this series all day. That's how passionate I am about it.
I hope this helps!
Enjoy!
~Kelsey
I would recommend this to: Any teenage girl who needs to know she isn't alone.
Reviewed By: Hayley R.
By:Sarah B. Larson
Rating: It was amazing!
I loved this book. A girl named Alexa Hollen is a great fighter, but in her kingdom she has to pretend to be a boy to fight for the king's army or else something even worse might happen. Everything changes when she meets the king's son Damien, and realizes she's helplessly falling in love with him. If you love the Disney movie Mulan, you will love this book.
I would recommend this to: Teens/Adults
