Reviewed By: Aimee E.
By: Suzanne Nelson
Rating: It was amazing!
Alicia’s dad has run 'Say It With Flour', a small bakery with a loyal following, for years. They have to find ways to bring in new customers, especial after Perk Up, a big chain coffee and pastry shop, opens across the street. To make a bad matter worse, Dane, the cute new boy at school is the son of Perk Up’s CEO. She should hate him...but he’s really sort of sweet. How’s a girl supposed to deal? Ali begins to create incredible cake pops using her deceased mom’s cookbook.
I would recommend this to: Anyone who really enjoys romance books :)
Reviewed By: Ofelia F.
By: Rainbow Rowell
Rating: Really liked it
Who says you're to young to fall in love? It is known that you fall in love in the most unexpected ways. What if it all starts with with a song or the same interest for a comic book. That is how it was for Eleanor and Park. Throughout the novel you will notice how two distinct characters fall in love for one another and the many obstacles they have to overcome in order to be with each other. This is a beautifully written love story that you will never forget.
I would recommend this to: Those who love to read a good romance novel.
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
By: A.G. Howard
Rating: It was amazing!
In this sequel to "Splintered" (see a previous review for that), Alyssa is torn between fixing and maintaining her normal life in the real world and returning to Wonderland to save the netherlings there. Wonderland still haunts her in the human realm, and Morpheus doesn't help by showing up and turning her life upside down for the second time. But when the two world collide, it's up to her to set things straight again.
I would recommend this to: Fans of Alice in Wonderland.
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
By: George Orwell
Rating: It was amazing!
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell is a short and to-the-point book with many historical themes and ties criticizing Stalinism, while still fascinating and enjoyable to read. It can be considered a "classic", and is one of the few I actually got drawn into. Since it's fairly easy to give away, I sincerely suggest you simply go and read the book yourself. It can almost be described as "Charlottes's Web" with a dark twist; the seemingly sweet and friendly animals have a sinister plot in mind and will go to great lengths to achieve it.
I would recommend this to: 12+
Reviewed By: Sarah M.
By: Peggy Kern
Rating: Didn't like it
I didn't like the book, because "Little Peach" Is based off child prostitution and that is reality. That is something that has happened and it's still happening right now. However, the writing was good, but the story went to fast. That was a problem, but I'm kind of thankful, because the book is depressing and doesn't really end all puppies and rainbows...I liked that this book spreads awareness though. I'm glad t here's people who put it out there. It's awful that it happens, but now that we know..We should try our best to prevent it? It is wrong. These things are done without consent and if there is consent it is usually for the lack of knowledge on what foolish acts they're about to commit. "Little Peach" by Peggy Kern is no happy book. It starts off depressing and ends in a way that just makes you worry. I will admit I only requested this book solely because it had a bad review and I wanted to see if the person who wrote the review was sane or crazy and now I have a conclusion. The story itself isn't bad. It's the harsh reality that comes from it.
I would recommend this to: The oblivious.
Reviewed By: Sarah M.
By: John Green
Rating: Really liked it
'Looking For Alaska' is a book I feel I shouldn't review. It's waaaaay too easy to spoil the whole story line, but I'm going to give it a go. Halter Miles starts going to a college and hangs out with the type of people he was told not to and falls in love with Alaska. He likes her. She thinks he's adorable. Only problem is she's happy with her relationship and doesn't plan to cheat or change who she's going out with.
I really did like this story, but I hate Alaska and the way this book was ended. Why must all John Green books end with such a so called meaningful saying?
I ship Chip Martin with Halter Miles.
I would recommend this to: The ones who don't realize relationships don't always last.
Reviewed By: Sarah M.
By: Brian McNamara
Rating: Really liked it
Cute, funny, and realistically frustrating! 'Bottled Up Secret' is about a boy named Brendan who finally came out and met a boy he truly fell for and the struggle of having to hide his relationship, because his boyfriend is in the closet. Will their relationship last? Or will this fear of being caught make them quit seeing each other?
This book has a lot of clues and symbols and the name of the story really suits the story. Maybe a bit to well? The work is simple, but nice.
I would recommend this to: Those who don't get weirded out with flirting.
Reviewed By: Sarah M.
By: John Green and David Levithan
Rating: It was alright...
Two male adolescents both with messed up mind sets meet'coincidentally' they go by the name 'Will Grayson' Thus that is title of the book. This book over all is a cliche with a somewhat adorable heart grabbing ending. It infuriates me how much I could relate. Am I cliche? This book, like most books I read leave me thinking about my existence. Warning: Once you start reading you just want to finish it.
I would recommend this to: Anyone that has feelings
Reviewed By: Sarah M.
By: David Almond
Rating: It was alright...
'A Song For Ella Grey' by David Almond is a work that's based off Orpheus, a myth about a talented male who lost his love to Death, but got a chance to get her back and failed. The story is told in first person by a Hippie named Claire. She's hopelessly in love with her friend Ella who seemed to love her back, but ends up being torn away from her by Orpheus. Unfortunately she can't do a thing, because Ella obligates her to not. This story is depressing and somewhat nostalgic and has left me in a state of melancholy. I saw potential in this story, but it took a disappointing turn. 'A Song For Ella Grey' shows just how much pain people in love are willing to go through for those whom they love.
I would recommend this to: People who are not thinking about consequences.
Reviewed By: Aimee E.
By: Pam Munoz Ryan
Rating: It was amazing!
In the book's beginning, Esperanza's wealthy father is killed by bandits in Mexico; then, a scheming uncle sets fire to her house and family ranch in order to pressure her widowed mother to marry him. Fleeing to California, Esperanza tries to adjust to the cramped, exhausting life of a farm worker. Thanks to a supportive family and network of friends, she keeps hope alive and begins to work for a new future. Readers will learn a number of Spanish words and about the lives of migrant farm workers during the 1930's as characters deal with strikes, discrimination, harsh living conditions, and more.
I would recommend this to: Anyone who likes books that have an outcome of courage and bravery.
