| Desdemona |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I have alway been fascinated by stories that take place during World War II. Told by the point of view of Death, THE BOOK THIEF follows Liesel Meminger on her journey through life with her new foster family and the Jew they are hiding in the basement. Brilliant prose, believable dialogue, and a story that gets in your head and won't let go, THE BOOK THIEF is a great book you just can't put down.
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| Desdemona |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
There are very few books that have made me cry. This is one of the few. Jodi Picoult has a way of manipulating your senses. She makes you laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. The story is so believable and the characters so easy to get into. This is a great book, just make sure you have some Kleenex. It's a real tear jerker.
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| Desdemona |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
SPEAK is one of the most moving books I have read. It shows teenage life better than I have ever seen in a book before. It shows, not only the story of a girl going through a hard time in her life because of events at a party, but the affect other people have on her. It shows that sometimes, the only way to get over something is to speak up and face it. I highly recommend this. :)
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| Erica |
| One Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I think everyone should read this book. It's unbelievable what goes on in other countries with people just like us that we don't know about. It was a real eye opener.
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| Babs |
| The Insiders by J. Minter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The first in a long series, it is really good about typically teen problems, well typically if you are rich...which I am not.
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| Lisa |
| The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a great book and I enjoyed reading it. It's about this girl, Janie, who finds her picture on a missing ad on a milk carton. She is determined to find the truth.
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| Babs |
| A Chalice of Wind by Cate Tiernan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Cate has amazed me one again. After reading her Sweep series, I had to try this book and she does not disappoint. If you liked Sweep, then you are sure to love this.
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| Babs |
| Extras by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is Westerfeld's fourth book in a trilogy, ha. It's not the best one (UGLIES was the best ), but it was really good. It could be read without having read the other ones in the series.
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| Babs |
| Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This shows you how the popular girls really are. It leaves you wondering.
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| Babs |
| Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I though it would be a boring love story but it turned out to be a pretty good read.
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| Babs |
| Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A short read. At times, it was boring and it seemed like a long read, though I finished in a day. Not to much plot but I like how it was told by two sides, but it was also predictable. Recommended.
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| Babs |
| The Twilight series by Stephenie |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I was not going to read these books because everyone else was, but I got TWILIGHT for Christmas, so I decided to read it. It is a great series about Bella, vampires, and werewolves. Although the book is about Bella, it really should be about Edward, the character most have fallen in love with. We all are looking for an Edward --- someone to protect us and love us.
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| Alah E |
| Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! It was awesome and so sad!
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| Baba |
| Gluttony by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The sixth in the seven deadly sins. I was unable to put in down. It deals with all kinds or school and friendship drama.
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| Nessa |
| Ana's Story by Jenna Bush |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An exciting true story. This book tells the life of Ana, a young girl living with HIV.
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| Nessa |
| The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An Interesting book with many twists and turns. High school level.
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| Book Worm |
| Amazing Grace by Megan Shull |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book. It is obviously the best book I have ever read. I like it how a famous person can turn out to be a regular teen in a matter of a few days. I would recommended this book to anyone who loves a good book that sometimes has sad parts. Definitely read it.
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| Alexandra |
| Poison by Chris Wooding |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the book to read if you are a fantasy lover. This phaerie tale is an exciting story of adventure for a girl who sets off in search of her stolen baby sister. It tells of how a determined 16 year old will go through anything to save her sister from the evil Phaerie Lord, even in a realm she has never been in before. Full of action, jaw-dropping moments, love, mystery and many emotions there aren't even words for, POISON will change the way you think about life and leave you wanting more.
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| Ravneet |
| Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book rocked. It's about this girl named Ruby who gets involved with this boy named Travis who's family is really rich, and in the small town that Ruby lives in, Travis' family are considered to be "celebrities." So Ruby starts hanging out with Travis and slacking off on her responsibilities to be with him. Then Travis does something horrible and it makes Ruby consider her options. She starts wondering if hanging out with Travis is worth it. Meanwhile, her mom gets her involved in a book club and Ruby gets deeply involved in the story that they are reading. An exciting twist in this book makes Ruby come to her senses and makes the right choice.
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| Cheyenne |
| All's Fair in Love, War, and High School by Janette Rallison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
People have the wrong impression about cheerleaders --- they think if you bat your lashes you end up with guys like Brad Pitt....there's more to it than that!
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| Allie |
| The Principles of Love by Emily Franklin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was awesome! I couldn't put it down! It's about this girl who attends prep school her sophomore year. If dealing with a huge load of homework every night wasn't enough, she's also the the new dean's daughter. Follow Love (and yes that is her name) as she has a sophomore year filled with drama, romance, and confusion. This book is hilarious and very entertaining with many funny movie and music references. It's easy to relate to the character and I could not put it down. This book was really awesome!
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| Kirstie |
| Ingo by Helen Dunmore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I seriously cannot recommend anything better. In the way she describes the scenery and character, it's like you're in INGO yourself, and the whole plots tie really well together. The characters seem so real, almost life like! It's a really good book and I would defiantly recommend it to anyone and especially for people who love adventures!
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| Elise |
| A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
I really did not like these books.
They were childlike and predictable. A few parts were funny, but it really wasn't my taste.
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| Elise |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a great continuation to A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY. There wasn't much romance, if you're into that stuff, but it was very descriptive with a lot of twists.
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| Elise |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great book, but too much one on one with Jacob Black for my taste.
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| Elise |
| Timeline by Michael Crichton |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a pretty sweet book. It was all about these archaeologists going back to the Medieval times. It was pretty awesome, but a few parts dragged on a bit (I just skipped over them). Overall, it was a superb story with a great ending. Read it.
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| Tall_Girl |
| Green Rider by Kristen Britain |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book may look weird, but it's actually a really good fantasy! The third book just came out a while ago, and I can't wait for the next!
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| Elise |
| The Foretelling by Alice Hoffman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was about a tribal girl whose birth was caused by a rape. It is a very emotional book! I loved it, it had great descriptions, and it was a short read. Good all around.
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| Covea |
| Pretties by Scott Westerfield |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Not as good as UGLIES. I found myself putting this book down numerous of times. I love Tally but the story sort of dragged on. It made me not even want to buy SPECIALS.
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| Covea |
| Blood and Chocolate by Anette Krause |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In my search for a book similar to TWILIGHT, I bought this book and loved it. I wish there was a sequel. It's definItely a book worth picking up and reading!
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| Covea |
| Being Dead by Vivian Vande Velde |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
If you're into ghost stories, this book is for you. Some of the stories really made me wish I could read an entire story about it. I loved the first one especially. It'll definitely have you believing in ghosts.
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| Morgan |
| Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Ella is kidnapped in the middle of a storm. Her brother, Fin, had left her on her own and feels really guilty. Sam, their little brother, will run onto the cliff at night, straight towards the edge. Through all of this, they find out each other's secrets.
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| Paigely |
| Valiant by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A VERY modern-day fairytale!
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| Paigely |
| The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I cant wait to get the next two in the series! This book contains two parts in one!!
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| Jessie |
| The Named by Marianne Curley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This series is the best ever!! I love it. I'm getting started on the second book, THE DARK! Can't wait :)
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| LIbby |
| Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best book by far I think I've ever read. I love love love it. I've read it a million times over. You won't want to put it down. I'm almost dying waiting for the 3rd book, MAGIC STUDY to come on in March!
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| Stephanie |
| Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
HONEY, BABY, SWEETHEART is a very interesting book that most romance fans could get into. With its intense characters and great storyline, it has made it into my top 30 books.
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| Heather |
| The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Read it before the movie comes out! It's really good! If you have siblings and you understand sibling rivalry, then this book will definitely get to you. It's very strong, with great storytelling, and very good imagery.
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| Agnes |
| Beka Cooper by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
it is an exciting adventure of George Cooper's relative. A great book for any Tamora Pierce fan, full of adventure and magic.
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| Heather |
| Rainbow Boys by Alex Sanchez |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this series! It puts you in the minds of three homosexual teens in their senior year of high school and it helps you understand their problems and what they have to face regularly. It's also very stimulating.
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| Sammacmic |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book ever. I still can't get over the ending, it is so cool. And this is all over one mere girl. Why couldn't I be Bella, I want Edward!
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| Stephanie |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In this follow up of TWILIGHT, Bella Swan is put to her greatest test when Edward Cullen decides it's best for her safety to leave her. Bella falls apart but she befriends a native kid named Jacob Black. He becomes her best friend, and piece by piece, tries to put her back together.
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| Stephanie |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of the best books that anyone of all ages can enjoy. Stephenie Meyer has created yet another award-winning novel that follows its just-as-great predecessors. The story of Bella and Edward continues with a clan of newborn vampires set out to destroy Bella, but in the end, the vampires led by the vicious Victoria are no match for the Cullens and an angry pack of young werewolves. That's not the only thing Bella has to endure --- her friendship with Jacob is tested when she realizes the she is in love with him and she has to make a decision that could possible hurt him.
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| Sammacmic |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
All I can say is Edward Cullen!! This is the best book I have ever read. Did you know he is a vampire and extremely hot!
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| Covea |
| Dangerous Girls by R. L. Stine |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
I found this book very blah. The Vampire who sired the two sisters was very obsessed and boring. The plot stunk. I wish I could get back my three hours of reading I wasted on this book.
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| Covea |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I Loved this book. It's a compelling story that you definitely have to read.
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| Covea |
| Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I was looking for A book similar to TWILIGHT and stumbled upon this. It was very good, I loved it. I couldn't put it down and I have rushed out to by the sequel.
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| mistiquexxdoll |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is by far one of the best books I have read so far. After reading Harry Potter I didn't think anything could beat that. But ECLIPSE, the third book in the Twilight series, was truly amazing, and has now topped my list. The book was compelling, full of suspense, and had a bit of everything. Starting from love to life, to death, the book covered almost every topic you could think of. It was such a great book. I highly recommend everyone to read this series.
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| Ravneet |
| Lucas by Kevin Brooks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book! It was really interesting and the author really helped you to feel the emotions of the characters.
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| Ravneet |
| Hit and Run by Lurlene McDaniel |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
This was definitely not Lurlene's best book. I have read a couple of her others and they were great! In this book, the author could have added a lot more detail and made the ending a bit better. It is about 4 teenagers who get involved in a hit-and-run accident and when they don't tell the police the truth, 2 of them get sucked into a vortex of shame and guilt.
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| Liz |
| You, Maybe: The Asymmetry of Love in High School by Rachel Vail |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great romance book. It's about this girl who ends up falling for the "hottest" guy at school. I loved it, but the ending was sad and not what you would expect in this book.
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| Elise |
| The Keep by Jennifer Egan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Jennifer Egan is a great writer. This story is pretty fascinating, but what makes it come alive is how well she describes the characters and the scene. The words come alive on the page. It's a great mystery (not a Sherlock Holmes mystery) filled with suspense and a great twist at the end. There is one really weird part in the middle of the book where the guy goes into this tower with an old lady, but...other than that, it was wicked.
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| Emily |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I couldn't put the book down and it is one of the best I've ever read!
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| Stephanie |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A great follow up to A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY. The story of Gemma is still unfolding with her friends and the realms she leads another great adventure into unknown dangers and hopefully love with the ever-so-mysterious boy of the Rakashan.
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| Stephanie |
| The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book will captivate those who enjoy good fiction fantasies. It's about a boy who is part of an ancient society he never knew existed until he stopped taking his medication one day and realized the abilities he had all along. With the warriors getting scarce for the fights, everyone jumps at the chance to steal him.
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| Elise |
| The Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
These books were great for any fantasy reader. The only problem I had with them was how close they were to The Lord of The Rings. I mean Aragon and Eragon...come on. Besides that point, it was fun to read these books. There was great adventure and good descriptions.
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| Annie |
| Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Amazing book that I recommend to everyone who enjoys reading.
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| Fania |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is really and truly and an amazing book! It will keep you reading. Once you get past the first few chapters, you won't be able to put it down. This is the only book that involves romance, vampires, werewolves, and Edward Cullen.
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| Fania |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the sequel to TWILIGHT. Like the first, it is truly amazing. You won't be able to put it down --- there are some really sad and happy parts that make you want to cry and jump with happiness!
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| Bethany |
| The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I haven't even read that far, and I'm already falling in love with it! I can't help but wonder how I haven't read it before! It is full of suspense for you never know when they'll get captured or die or whatever could possibly happen to the hobbits!
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| Ellen L. |
| Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing. It is a bit depressing and very detailed in its descriptions of the procedures the cancer patient goes through, but the writing is outstanding, and every sentence will make you say wow. Definitely worth reading, even if you think you won't be able to handle it.
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| Allie |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
What a tragic way to end a series. I did like the "19 Years Later" chapter. How cute. J. K. Rowling is an amazing writer. I would recommend reading all of the books in the series also.
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| Fania |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the third book out so far. It is riveting and exciting. This series has the edge of fear, with romance. Edward's charm works on anyone who reads this book, not only on Bella!
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| Spring |
| The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a really good book! It told about a girl who had to fit in in a different place. I loved it!
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| Liz |
| The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a pretty awesome book. I loved the fact that the author talks about Susie being in Heaven and watching her family. This book is kinda sad, but overall, it's a good read. But, I wouldn't recommend it to people under 14 --- it has some topics that are not for kids.
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| Spring |
| Araminta Spookie: My Haunted House by Angie Sage |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is meant for kids aged 7-10, but I read it at 12. It is a really easy read, but it was still good. I read it in about an hour or less.
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| Em |
| The Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is a vampire book, just so you know. It is also the third in the series. Very good. This book has lots of action, romance, and, well...vampires.
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| Em |
| The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book about vampires is very good. It's the second in the series, and I loved it, obviously. Lots of romance, action and Gothic fantasy sort of stuff.
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| Spring |
| Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! It told the story of a girl named Amal who decides to wear a hijab. She struggles with normal teenage problems and then some because of the hijab. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a good story.
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| Mayumi |
| Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The descriptions at first may seem long, but this book is unlike any I've ever read. REBECCA is a mystery romance novel that's so beautiful and surprising...
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| Mayumi |
| Story Time by Edward Bloor |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The theme is so bizarre that you feel put out at first, but the story is so well written and the plot gets so interesting!
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| Ravneet |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was awesome! I think the books in the Twilight series just keep getting better and better!
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| Ravneet |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a definite must read! It's about a girl named Annabel who has been rejected by her friends because of a hideous rumor that her best friend spread about her. Then she meets Owen, a guy who is all about honesty and is obsessed with music. This book shows teens how people's lives can be ruined by rumors.
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| Ravneet |
| Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really liked this book! It's about a girl named Vivian who is a werewolf. She falls in love with a human boy named Aiden, despite the objections of her pack members. This book was really interesting and it had a terrific ending.
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| Ravneet |
| The Luxe by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was awesome! It's like the Gossip Girl books, except it is based in Manhattan in the 1900s. It is about 5 teenagers who are caught up in the midst of a really confusing love triangle, despite their parents' wishes. I absolutely adored the historically accurate details that the author chose to include. It really helped me feel the characters' emotions.
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| Helen |
| Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was absolutely incredible. It gets a little slow towards the middle, but the ending is surprising. Even when I finished the book there were so many mysteries left unsolved.
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| Mayumi |
| Great Expectations by Charles Dickens |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The story is so long. The plot really drags in the first half and only gets interesting from about page 200, but the language is so great that every book you read afterwards seems kind of empty in words.
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| Elise |
| The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
These were awesome books. Don't think you'd be a geek to read them, because you will be blown away. I'd suggest the movies also, but these are better. The reading is a little more challenging than other teen books, but I read them in sixth grade, so I think most people could get through them.
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| Spring |
| Frankenstein by Mary Shelley |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
FRANKENSTEIN is famous for being a scary story. I thought this book was very sad. I'm not saying it wasn't scary, because it was scary in some parts, but it was a very, very sad book. Characters die, feelings are hurt, and you feel very sorry for some characters. I actually cried a little after I finished it!
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| Elise |
| Children of the Lamp by P. B. Kerr |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This was an ok book; a little childish if I do say so myself, but it was meant more for kids. Good story, though. Magic is always fun.
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| Spring |
| The Sammy Keyes books by Wendelin Van Draanen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Sammy Keyes is a easily liked character. She's funny, smart and curious. I love her books so much!
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| Kayleen |
| The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really good and different. There are the bad people (demons) and there are the good people (the brotherhood), and as usual, they fight each other. If you like Herbie Brennan's FAERIE WARS, you will love this book. It's a fun read. It isn't a novel, but has three books in one. It's really hard to put down, but that's good, in my opinion.
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| Morgan |
| Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
San is a Chinese 8th grader adopted by Americans. He's tried fitting in, but it never works. He is the only minority in the whole school and his dad is in prison. San pretends to be a Zen Buddhist and suddenly becomes really popular, but everything good can't last forever.
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| dani14 |
| A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This has to be the most powerful and deeply moving book I have ever read. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS is a heartbreaking yet compelling story of bad circumstances, an unlikely friendship, and an unbreakable love. I recommend this book to anyone who is not afraid to feel.
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| Rissa. |
| What Happened to Cass McBride? by Gail Giles |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really good. It's short and has a kick-off beginning. The minute you start reading it, you won't want to put it down. It keeps you interested the whole way through, and the ending is really intriguing.
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| Lydia |
| Enders Game by Orson Scott Card |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing! It's one of those books that makes you change the way you think about life for...well...the rest of your life! The book is centered around a kid (age 6) named Andrew Wiggins. He is sent to an elite military school to fight buggers, an alien race that has attacked twice before. The government, in order to protect earth, mounts a counter attack. I was so incredibly shocked at the ending, I had to re-read it to make sure I got what just happened! I was skeptical when I first heard about it, but when I finally sat down and read it, I was beyond shocked! After reading this book, I can say that I have read the best science fiction has to offer! Orson Scott Card's books continue to amaze me, even past ENDER'S GAME.
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| Sara |
| Marked by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It's fast paced, pretty funny and it doesn?t drag on, so it was pretty good. But, I didn?t think it was so vampire-like and sometimes it just went a little too quickly or skipped parts that I would have probably found interesting.
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| Peyton |
| Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of my all-time favorite books. The characters are all unique and mysterious in their own way, which makes you not want to put the book down because you just have to know what happens next. Holly Black has truly written what I would consider a masterpiece. Trust me when I say that you will love this book.
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| Peyton |
| Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is another one of my favorite books of all time, Especially since it comes right after TITHE, one of my other favorites. This book will grab your attention and have you hooked before the first chapter is even finished. If you love books that are somewhat dark, have a pinch mystery, and a dash of romance, then this is most definitely the book for you.
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| Peyton |
| Ready or Not by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is about a girl named Samantha Madison, and if you've already read ALL AMERICAN GIRL, then you already know all about her. This book is even better, even though it is a little shorter, because it has even more romance in it than the first one. It's mainly based around one question --- Is Sam ready for her and her boyfriend, David, the President's son, ready to take it to the next level? You'll just have to read the book and find out. I totally recommend this book for people who like a little comedy mixed in with some romance.
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| Peyton |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a great choice for someone who loves adventure, mystery, magic, and romance all piled into one amazing book. I give this book 5 stars because it has the qualities of a great read.
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| Peyton |
| A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book most definitely deserves 5 stars. The characters and scenery are described so vividly that I sometimes forget that I'm reading a book and that means I have to turn the page. This is what I would call a must read.
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| the book muncher |
| Cruel Summer by Kylie Adams |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Eh, this book was ok. It was interesting, but it overused the word "cruel" a bit too much.
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| Bianca |
| I'd Tell You I Love You... by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This page turner held a surprise --- and a surveillance camera --- behind every corner. Carter gives a taste of the spy life as she guides her readers through this school for genuis girls, although the most challenging part comes when Cammie Morgan is approached by the boy of her dreams. Being a "pavement artist," this isn't something Cammie's entirely used to. As she desperately tries to find a place in her life for this boy who can never really know the truth about her, Cammie shows us all that sometimes, the hardest thing about being a spy is keeping up with your legend.
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| Punk Princess |
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best book I've read in my whole life! It's packed full of everything nice.
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| Chelsey |
| Extras by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is awesome!
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| Kia Angel |
| Magic Moon by Wolfgang and Heike Hohlbein |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's by far the greatest novel I have read. I can't wait to purchase the next volume.
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| Siobhan F. |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved the detail and thought put into THE BOOK THIEF. As soon as I picked it up, I was laughing and crying along with the characters.
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| Punk Princess |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is full of excitement and fun.
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| Sonya |
| Charlie Bone and the Beast by Jenny Nimmo |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Another series that I have no idea why I'm so interested. When I first began, I thought it was kind of like a rip off of the Harry Potter series, but the author has put her own spin and created something new in the fantasy world. This particular book is fairly easy to get through but I strongly recommend beginning with Book One.
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| Kinsey |
| The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a tale of friendship, survival, and hope. It is a powerful story that will have everyone thinking, What makes us equal? What makes us Human? In this story, you will put those thoughts to the test.
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| Loren Wortham |
| The Naming by Alison Croggon |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a suspenseful book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Croggon creates a complicated web of characters and schemes.
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| the book muncher |
| The Alison Rules by Catherine Clark |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book, written by an amazing author, was extremely moving. I actually cried for the last half of the book.
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| Cat |
| A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The setting of this fantasy fiction, in 1800s England, is a bit distracting; but this story of a girl who sees visions in the midst of secrecy and magic is good. It is very well written and you can almost hear the howling of the wind and the chill of the air. A good read.
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| Hailee!!! |
| Fly on the Wall by E. Lockhart |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is about a girl who wishes she could be a fly on the wall --- not just any fly on the wall, but one on the wall of the boys locker room of her school. This book was funny and has a heartwarming ending that at least I like. I really hope you read this. Another book by this author that I like is THE BOYFRIEND LIST.
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| Katie |
| Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I watched the movie Opal Dreams, which is based on the book and had to read it. Though I just started it, so far, it's wonderful and very much like the movie. The characters change so dramatically throughout.
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| Elise |
| Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
What can I say, the Harry Potter seires are the best books ever. If you haven't read one by now, you must be clinically insane. Go on, pick it up, and read it. Trust me, no one is dissapointed by Harry, even if he doesn't have a very good name.
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| Elise |
| Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was great, and had a great adventure. I encourage anyone to pick up this book, but save some time, because you won't be able to escape it for many hours. Its one of those 'can't put down' books.
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| Elise |
| Holes by Louis Sachar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book, for adults and teens alike. I couldn't believe how wonderful it was. If you've seen the movie, read the book. Trust me, the book is much better.
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| Elise |
| The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was good. It's a lot like BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, but not quite as good. Good story about friends.
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| Elise |
| The Mediator series by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This series was pretty good. The main character, a girl who can see ghosts, really gave me a laugh as she fought the forces of darkness. These books had every teen book requirement --- action, love, and comedy. A great light read.
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| Elise |
| Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a really touching book. I read it when I was in fourth grade and obsessed with dogs, but I found out this book had a greater meaning than any old dog book. The characters seem real, and it's hard to break away from them, but the ending is good.
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| Jessica |
| Inkheart by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
INKHEART by Cornelia Funke has been my favourite book for years. Six, to be exact. I remember reading it in grade seven and loving it as much as I do now. Recently, I have been re-reading the novel and
realized something. WHY AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT IT! Yes, I have read TWILIGHT, NEW MOON and ECLIPSE and I love all three of them, buuuuuut --- and dare I say it --- there is something better. INKHEART is an amazing novel and I'd give it more than five stars if I could.
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| Marissa |
| Glass by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a excellent sequal to CRANK, a book written about Ellen Hopkins's daughter and her struggle with drugs and a new baby. The book is written completely in verse. I recomend it to everyone.
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| Bee |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is unconventional and amazing! The characters are all well-rounded. It is deep, interesting, and makes you think about how lucky we really are to be alive.
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| Morgan |
| All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This book takes place in the early 1900s during the war. Told from a German soldier's point of view, it tells what the war was really like.
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| Elise |
| The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book!! It was simply fantastic. It was very long and some parts dragged on a little bit, but the mystery was so intense that it will keep you interested. It's a good book to read over a long period of time. When your done reading it, it feels like it has really sank into your bones.
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| Morgan |
| Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
In this book, certain families are born with gifts. They can call animals to them, give someone a wasting disease, or even kill someone with just a glance and a word. Two kids decide not to use there gifts and have decide what to do with their life instead.
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| Elise |
| Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a really cute book. Very deep and a great read for kids and adults. Although it was wonderful, I liked the movie better.
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| Elise |
| Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This was an alright book. It told a good vampire story, but I felt a little like it was made too much for teens. Great teen books should be able to be read by anyone.
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| Nikki |
| Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
REDEEMING LOVE is one of the best romance novels I've read this year! Set in the time of the 1850s California gold rush, this book is about a simple Christian farmer who has been waiting
and praying for a wife for a long time. He sees a woman walking through the town, and falls in love with her at first sight, only later to find out that she is the town's most lusted-after prostitute. But still, he is determined to marry this woman. She, on the other hand, is determined not to have anything to do with him. This book will keep you up til the wee hours of the morning, just waiting to find out what happens next!
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| Sush |
| Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Poignant, realistic voice. It had me rooting for Hope all the way through!
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| Jessica |
| Spirited Away by Cindy Miles |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Alright, so I have to say this book is for the open minded, it was such a great book! I could not put it down! It is about a cursed knight from the 12th century and his crush on an American archeologist and how she tries to free him from the curse. It is a great romance but also doubles as a riveting mystery. I hope at least one of you who reads this will try this book! (And if you like it, another great book like this I can recommend is INTO THIN AIR also by Cindy Miles).
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| Catherine |
| The Girls by Lori Lansens |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's an amazing book describing the strong emontional connections between two sisters who are conjoined twins.
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| Covea |
| Wicked Lovely by Melissa Mar |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book has piqued my interest in faeries. It's a romantic story with characters you immediately fall in love with. It's one of those can't-put-down books you can't miss.
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| Araceli |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was the best book I have ever read. It kept me up all night long, I could not put it down!
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| Tiffany |
| The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Fantastic follow-up to DAIR QUEEN.
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| Elise |
| Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book really freaked me out. It was about this teenage girl who died after getting hit by a car, and she woke up on a boat to the afterlife. What was really scary was how similar she was to me. It was a very touching book, with a new look at the afterlife. Although I don't agree how the author depicted what happens after death, it was very intense and heart-wrenching. At the end of the book I was crying, because it made me feel happy and sad at the same time. I suggest reading it, it was terrific.
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| Elise |
| A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I liked this book. It was pretty good and kept my attention. It is not very long, but it didn't need to be. It had a great ending and a great story. I wouldn't recommend it for younger teenagers because there is one scene that is very adult, but I thought it was awesome.
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| Elise |
| Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
This book was ok. It was kind of bland for me. Not much really went on. It was cute, but nothing really special. If you're into girly teenage love kind of books, it would be great. This author is great, especially with the book ELSEWHERE, but this one did not live up to my expectations.
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| Carla |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is wonderful. It adds to the series well. It tells a wonderful continuation of the story of Edward and Bella and their love. Jacob plays a key role in this novel that keeps readers on their feet, reading all night long.
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| Elise |
| Uglies by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 1 Stars |
Many people say this book is really great, but honestly I did not think it was very interesting. I put it down when I was a three quarters of the way through it, because it just didn't do anything for me. Maybe it would have been better if i had finished it, but from the first three quarters of it I read, it sucked.
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| Elise |
| A Great And Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a really great book and I enjoyed reading it. It had magic and mystery, along with teenage problems at an all-girls boarding school. The second one is even better. I loved it.
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| Elise |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book you will ever read! Vampires, werewolves, romance, Edward Cullen...what more could a girl ask for?
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| Tamara |
| DAIRY QUEEN and THE OFF SEASON by Catherine Gilbert Murdock |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
These are two amazing books that I worship. They give you that sense that no matter what, you have the power to do what you want, even if you do something out of the norm. Not to mention it has that sports vibe to them, which is just amazing!
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| Sonya |
| Surprise Endings by Robin Jones Gunn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I have no idea why I love the Christy Miller series --- sometimes when I read it, I think, "how juvenile!" But then I can't put the book down! In this particular installment, I took away a lesson that I never thought about as a Christian, and as the title says, it is a surprise ending!
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| Sonya |
| Ask Me No Questions by Marina Budhos |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It took me a while to get through this book. It didn't hold my attention long enough to keep reading it. I finally took pity and just finished it one day.
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| Mel |
| The Luxe by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was fantastic! I loved the beauty of the author's words, and the way she was able to construct the story to keep you guessing. Brilliant!!!
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| Morgan |
| The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is the sequel to DAIRY QUEEN and is just as good. Life seems to be going good for DJ, but then many things happen, including her brother being seriously hurt. If you liked DAIRY QUEEN, then read this book!
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| Morgan |
| I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
After reading THE BOOK THIEF and loving it, I decided to read more of Markus Zusak's books, and I wasn't disapointed. This book is about Ed Kennedy, an ordinary 19-year-old cab driver who just happens to thwart a bank robbery one day. After that, he receives old playing cards in the mail with addresses, names, or other clues left on them. He has to change that person's life, and finds out many things along the way, but he also makes new friends.
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| Hannah |
| Whatever Happened to Janie? by Caroline B. Cooney |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
i just read THE FACE ON THE MILK CARTON and it was excellent.Now I'm reading WHATEVER HAPPENED TO JANIE? Its great so far. I hope it stays great.
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| Kim |
| It Had To Be You by Cecily Von Ziegezar |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This prequel to the Gossip Girl series is definitely a great read and a great ending to the stories of our favorite characters' Serena, Blair and Nate. The book definitely gave more focus to those three and a little bit on Jenny's growing you know what. It was cool that the author made this book so that we can know what happened before EVERYTHING happened, but there's still one mystery that remains, and we can only keep guessing. Who is GG??
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| Hinabenny |
| Eclispe by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Best book ever!
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| Lula |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I just started it, but it's really good so far.
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| Katie |
| Beastly by Alex Flinn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This made me look at the story of Beauty and the Beast in a whole new way. I really like the little chat room blogs in between the parts.
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| Shalonda |
| Drama High: The Fight by L. Divine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great book! If you're having a problem relationship-wise or you just like drama, then you should read the Drama High series!!
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| Destiny |
| A Time to Kill by John Grisham |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is about a young lawyer fighting to justify a (black) man murdering the two white men who raped his daughter in a small, rural, Mississippi town. The lawyer is trying to justify this on the fact they needed to be killed. This book is very realistic and does not spare details. It is a great eye opener for any teen who loves a great time-captivating and thrilling book!
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| Jennie |
| Bloom by Elizabeth Scott |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
i really liked this book. It's about girl who has a boyfriend, and he's nice and popular but she just doesn't like him like she wants to. She falls in love with another guy, who isn't popular at all and has to figure out if she should do what everyone else thinks she should, or go for what she wants.
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| Liz |
| House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Although this book was published in 2002, it is one of the best books out there that has recently been published. It is about a boy named Matt and how he figures out that he is a clone. If you like science fiction or mystery, this is the book you want to read. It combines both elements very nicely. Although, I do not suggest reading it right before bed.
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| Hannah Rose |
| Blue Girl by Charles de Lint |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I'm only part of the way through, but so far, I'm really enjoying BLUE GIRL. I would like there to be a bit more dialogue, but it's a pretty good book. I would recommend it to anyone who likes creepy modern fantasy.
(BTW, I cannot wait to read THE SWEET FAR THING. I hope I get a chance to win it!)
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| Ozzy |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Even better than the first (TWILIGHT), this book is a definite page turner. Every detail of Edward and Bella's romance is heart-wrenching and inexplicably delightful. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll wish Edward Cullen was your guy.
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| Laura |
| Yell-Oh Girls! by Vickie Nam |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This collection of stories is a voice for Asian American girls. The stories in the collection are groundbreaking and hit home. The stories tackle a lot of issues such as culture, identities, families, and many more. I never felt that I could identify with so many people.
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| Lula |
| Every Crooked Pot by Renee Rosen |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It was short, but a really good book.
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| Lula |
| Party Princess by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a really god book. I definitely recommend it.
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| Lula |
| The Princess Present by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It was like 85 pages, but it was a half-book in the Princess Diaries series.
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| Hannah |
| Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
MEMOIRS OF A TEENAGE AMNESIAC is about a girl who falls and loses her memory. it was a pretty good book, but a little predictable. I would read it again but then I wouldn't have time to read all the other great books out there.
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| Em |
| All American Girl by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Again, this book is pretty formulaic. It's enjoyable, I guess. If you have nothing else to do, it's fun and entertaining.
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| Sadie |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This is about a teenage model who hates what is expected of her, and her friendship with the angry school outcast who shows her what real music is.
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| Em |
| Teen Idol by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Meg Cabot's books are all sort of formulaic. If you've read a couple of them you know what I mean. Otherwise, it was a very good book, and it's a good, quick read.
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| Tatiana Ramos |
| Two-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing. I was able to read it 4 times in a row; it's that good.
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| Rachelle |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Emotional in its own unique way and it just completely captures the heart of the reader in an instant. I really, really liked it. It was brilliant!
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| Katie |
| 1984 by George Orwell |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Philosophical, thrilling, and a must-read classic! There's more to it than most "classics."
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| Elise P |
| Nothing But the Truth (and a Few White Lies) by Justina Chen Headley |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a really good book and was really sensitive and yet also blunt about many serious subjects. There were a few flaws such as stereotyping (although that was the point of the book) and several instances that were slightly cliched. But overall it was a really good book and definitely worth reading.
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| Laura |
| The Bell Jar by Slyvia Plath |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This an amazing book (my second time reading it) about a girl named Esther who starts to go mental. The author gets you so wrapped up into the story and into Esther's mind that you feel like you may be going crazy as well. Her thoughts make sense, even though in the back of your mind it can't be right. I would definitely recommend this to anybody (especially girls).
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| Laura S |
| The Goose Girl by Sarah Hale |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing. If you want something that has a mix of fantasy, adventure, fairy tale and romance in it, you should definitively try this book.
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| Grace |
| Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Another great series that all girls should read!
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| Grace |
| Honeymoon by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A great story for those of you who love romance mysteries. Read it!
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| Grace |
| Hit And Run by Lurene McDaniel |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
If you like dying and love stories, then this is the book for you.
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| Meghan |
| The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a very good book. It was touching and was very easy to relate to the main character. I would highly recommend it!
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| Jessica |
| Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An excellent sequel to THE LOOKING GLASS WARS. I love the concept of a rewrite of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. It also has elements that would please everyone, nods to the original work, new concepts in fantasy, mechanics, and warfare, a love story and tons of adventure.
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| Rachel |
| Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A really good book that opens your eyes and mind. It made me think a lot about gender and the restrictions it sets on people without them really knowing it.
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| Evelyn |
| Atonement by Ian McEwan |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a really good story that was purely romantic, but really tragic at the same time, so that you can almost feel the emotions of each character. Basically, a young woman's little sister gets caught away in her imagination and accuses her older sister's good-hearted lover of a crime he didn't commit. He is sent to prison for a long time and then has to join the war (it's set in the 1930's), so he and his love are separated and the younger sister feels guilt all throughout her life. The ending is really different!
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| Mary |
| The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
THE KING OF ATTOLIA is Megan Whalen Turner's best novel. Gen, the ever-charismatic thief, is back. In this book, he steals the queen and her heart. We also discover that Gen's received something he never wanted: the crown. The Attolians consider him unworthy of the crown, but they will soon learn that he is not someone to be reckoned with!
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| Jessica |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a must read to all readers who call themselves book lovers. I agree when people say that this series is the 'next Harry Potter'. I have found myself reading and rereading this book again and again.
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| Sarah |
| The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I haven't gotten very far yet so my rating isn't very accurate, but once I get further, I'm sure my rating will go up. This book is told from the narrator's point of view. She is young and has a great sense of humor. It interests me because I saw the movie, and I'm a babysitter myself (I'm not yet up to "nanny" standards).
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| Ren |
| Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
TATTOO is a fantastic book!
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| Cat |
| Jinx by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It has magic, mystery, and a strong message about believing in yourself. At first, you have no idea what has happened in the past, but as the story progresses you start to understand. It is engaging and fascinating --- I read it in one night!
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| Jacqueline Knapp |
| The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Although the novel can be depressing at times, it somehow touches you and also gives you an idea about everyday life for the poor during the Great Depression. It teaches you about how strong friendships can be.
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| Audrey |
| Memiors of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was awesome! Naomi basically has to re-invent herself after she falls down the stairs and loses four years of her memory. If this happened to me, it would suck, but would also be a chance to try new things or meet new people. Anyways, this book was really good and I recommend it.
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| Grace |
| It Had To Be You: The Gossip Girl Prequel by Cecily von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book. The Gossip Girl books are the best books in the world!
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| Morgan |
| The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Jack is a bard in training when he is 11. Jack and his little sister, Lucy, are kidnapped by beserkers. They manage to save themselves many times and make new friends along the way, including the people (or trolls) who should have been their enemies.
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| Amber |
| The Sight by David Clement-Davis |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Being one of the best books I've ever read, THE SIGHT is a tale of love, darkness and truth. Written by the fantastic author of books such as "The Fire-Bringer", THE SIGHT's companion, FELL, has just been released by Amulet Books.
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| Ema |
| The Chicken Dance by Jacques Couvillon |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love it. It's one of those books that make you happy (:
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| Domi |
| The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Anne Brashares |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Definitely a different kind of story! I give it 4 thumbs up! It's great and it will put you in a great mood!
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| Kate |
| It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I'm only about halfway through it, but it's so hard to put this book down. It's about a teenage boy who has severe depression, and he ends up going into a mental hospital for a while. It has a lot of funny moments while dealing with a serious topic at the same time.
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| Domi |
| Go Ask Alice by Anonymous |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great book! You'll feel like the character! Which might not be a good thing considering the situation she's put in!
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| Sonya |
| Ana's Story by Jenna Bush |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a very emotional book and makes you want to help others suffering or in need.
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| Domi |
| GINGERBREAD, SHRIMP, and CUPCAKE by Rachel Cohn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I just finished reading these 3 books and I swear I fell in love with them! They are SO good! I definitely recommend them!
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| Hailee!!! |
| Sealed With a Diss by Lisi Harrison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was very good. I liked it so much that I brought it out to dinner with me to finish reading because I had to know what was going to happen.
I really hope you read the book, but if you do, read them in order.
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| Readingjunky |
| The Chicken Dance by Jacques Couvillon |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is an incredible book. A laugh-out-loud funny story!
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| Meg |
| A Passage to India by E. M. Forster |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a truly beautiful book.
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| Allykat |
| Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is so amazing! Not only do you have a high-action book with mad scientists, the Big Apple, and possible romance, but the story is told from the perspective of the sassy fourteen-year-old Max Ride who is a bit of a smart alec, but a girl who loves and protects her family.
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| Lauren |
| The Perfect Boy by Haily Abbott |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It was so boring, and you knew the ending of the book within the first 20 pages.
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| Emily |
| Bass Ackwards and Belly Up by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of my many favorite books! BASS ACKWARDS AND BELLY UP is like THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, but the charaters just finished high school, like in the 4th Sisterhood book.
Tere are four girls: Sophie, Kate, Harper, and Becca. After Harper gets rejected from NYU she decides to follow her dream to write America's next great novel. Following her example, Kate turns down Harvard and goes backpacking across Europe to discover herself. Sophie goes to LA to become an actress, and Becca goes to college and pursues her dream to fall in love. This is an amazingly awesome book. you all should definitely read it...except the boys might not want to because it has some girl stuff in it.
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| Marissa |
| White Oleander by Janet Fitch |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Excellently written. WHITE OLEANDER's a little slow in the middle, but still very good. It's about a girl who has to go from foster home to foster home after her mother is sent to prison.
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| Marissa |
| One For Sorrow by Christopher Barzak |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Very odd, but it captured my attention. It's about a boy who can see the ghost of a murdered boy, but the ghost refuses to leave him alone. And about his relationship with the girl who discovers the ghost's body.
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| Naftali0226 |
| The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
| I love this book. This book takes place in the future, where an old man clones himself, so he can use the clone for organs. The plot was very complex. The ideas were original, and the characters felt so real. I like that it's a bit more diverse. No blondies and girls who complain they're too skinny, it actually portrayed Mexican characters without giving us stereotypes. This was a really good book, and it made me think a |
