| Rochelle |
| Dreamland by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is really good! It bbasically tells the moral that the decisions you make affect the people around you.
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| Rochelle |
| A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a really good book! Its moral is that you can rise from bad circumstances and be a role model.
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| Shayna |
| Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Funny, touching stories that combine reality and fantasy.
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| L |
| Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was creepy, yet one of the best books of '08.
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| Teagan |
| The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A very captivating read. It was very well written and I found all of the characters to be very interesting. I give it four stars, even though I didn't get that 'wow, let me sit and let the amazingness soak in' feeling after reading it, but I think that has something to do with the ending. I believe the story would have been more effective if it ended at a different part. However, that is just my opinion. I still recommend this book. :)
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| Paradox |
| The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a companion to LIFE AS WE KNEW IT, but is set in New York City. If you read the first book, you would remember that the story begins when an asteroid hits the moon and moves it closer to the earth with disasterous effects. Flooding of coastal cities, disappearance of entire countries under water, volcanic eruptions, climate change, crops dead, communications satellites no longer operational. Millions die, and those who are left begin to go hungry.
It's not a eek-scary story, but somehow scares you more deeply than any monster, because we have something similar to worry about now... global warming.
The main character's parents disappear on the day the moon is hit and he is left to take care of his younger sisters in increasingly bleak surroundings. Time begins to run out...
I probably won't read this book again, because it can be a bit morbid and sad, but I'm glad I read it. It also goes into some concepts that make me worry about people, like whether we really do care about other people and what would cause us to sink to levels we never would have gone before.
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| Paradox |
| Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper by Michael Reisman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Before I read this book, I thought I'd pretty much seen it all when it came to characters with powers. There's magic, ESP, mutant abilities, psionic powers, or even "the manipulation of the world's energy" in books, but this book did something different.
The main character, Simon Bloom, becomes the keeper of a Book that contains the laws of physics themselves, and tells him how to change them. It surprised me how much the alteration of the laws of physics could work out as a "superpower".
One thing that takes away from the book is that some of the dialogue, especially from the villians, doesn't seem quite natural or believable.
This is more a middle-grade novel than a teen novel, but I loved it anyway.
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| Paradox |
| The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really loved this book! It wasn't an epic or action-filled story, but it really made me think. And the plot was very well planned out, and some of the revelations shocked me. It was very suspenseful, and the main character was very believable.
It began when Jenna Fox wakes up from a coma she's been in for a year after a horrible accident, but some things seem very wrong. Her parents aren't telling her something...
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| Paradox |
| Gone by Michael Grant |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book so much! It's one of the best I've read the entire year! It's a bit like THE GIRL WHO OWNED A CITY crossed with X-Men. First, everyone 15 and over disappears. This may sound corny, but the story gets more complex and intriguing as it continues. The good news is, it's the first in a six book series. Bad news, the next book won't be published for months.
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| Alex |
| Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoevsky |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
As far as books for school go, this one is really good. I'm about a third of the way through it and I can barely put it down. The only thing that I don't like about it is that the characters names are all in Russian and therefore a little bit of a pain to pronounce and read.
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| Paradox |
| The Declaration by Gemma Malley |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
To tell the truth, I was a little disappointed in this book because it wasn't what I expected it to be. I thought it would be more of a fast-paced futuristic thriller with a wide range of locations and characters fighting against the corrupt government. But most of the story took place in one building, and not much is really explained. Also, the main character is brainwashed for most of the story.
The story takes place over 100 years in the future, when people have come up with a drug to make them immortal, and having children is illegal. The children that are born are called Surpluses, and are taught that they shouldn't exist and are made into servants. The only legal children are those with parents who opt out of the Declaration, which they must sign to get longevity drugs. The main character, Anna, lives in a home for surpluses and is taught to hate her parents for letting her be born. She believes everything she is told, until a boy is brought to the home who says he knew her parents and they want her back.
I'm hoping that the story will show more about this future world in the sequal, THE RESISTANCE.
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| Paradox |
| Princess Ben by Catherine Murdock |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I enjoyed this book a lot, despite its similarities to the other "rebellious princess" stories.
The story is good, and I love how Ben discovers magic, but I'm disappointed that the book never explained much about the magic in her family.
The book is written as if by Ben when she is much older, so some of the wording seems a bit off for a 15-year-old girl.
I also thought the ending didn't come out quite right, but the parts about Ben practicing magic in the tower room made up for a lot of what was wrong.
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| Rukshana |
| Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book. It was a great story about four girls growing up. I hope to read more books like this one.
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| Ruby |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book really expresses the desperation going through the head of a person who is going through something traumatic.
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| Rukshana |
| Go Ask Alice by Anonymous |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really enjoyed this book. It was an actual diary about a girl on drugs and on the run. It's brutally honest and I loved every second of it. Read it.
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| Rebekah |
| Impulse by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
She is the best writer ever! Hopkins doens't fool around!
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| Morgan |
| Being by Kevin Brooks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the first book I've read by Brooks, and it's not going to be the last. His style and plot really kept me interested.
A boy goes in for a doctor's appointment and what the doctor's find in beyond belief. He seems to not be human. Now he's on the run and takes Eddi, a thief, as his hostage.
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| Christy |
| Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the third book in the Vampire Academy series and I highly recommend you read the first two books before this one. I read all 400 plus pages of this book in one day: it grabbed my attention from the very first and I could not put it down. Intense, suspenseful and full of shocking surprises --- I can't wait until the next book is released!
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| Jade |
| Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A great read. Three unlikely girls become friend because of a peach orchard that bring them together.
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| Allie
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| Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is really depressing as Miranda's family and friends are stuck in a world-wide disaster this book shows how one family can stick together and work every problem out.
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| Des
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| Uglies by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Although this isn't my first time reading this book, I never get enough of it. I love Uglies because it is futuristic, yet if you look hard enough, everything you see in the story you can see in our present-day world. I own the entire series and read them constantly.
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| Des |
| Tithe by Holly Black |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Faerie tales have always been a favorite of mine. When I first got this book from the library, it completely revamped the type of faerie tales I preferred. This is the story about a teenager with real angst and real problems, one of the problems being that she is a faerie. Its a creepy and horrifying story that kept my attention until the very last page.
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| Christy H. |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
With this fourth and final installment of the Twilight series I found myself hopelessly caught up in the suspenseful storytelling and wasn’t able to put the book down. Ms. Meyer created characters that seemed like real people whom I cared about deeply and was rooting for throughout the whole series. This was a wonderful fairy tale/fantasy read, and I could have easily read another 700 pages. I highly recommend this fun, creative and thought-provoking saga. Vampires, werewolves (shape-shifters) and a satisfying happily-ever-after --- doesn’t get any better!
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| Rachael |
| The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing! I heard about and put off getting it, because I didn't think it would live up to the hype. It did! I can't put it down and I' m dying for the sequel already!
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| Lucia T. |
| Graceling by Kristin Cashore |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Very interesting and gripping fantasy novel about a girl who is a"Graceling" --- she has special abilities. Katsa can kill and once her 'talent' is revealed she is shunned and feared by many.
The story is different and the characters will suck you into their lives. Recommended.
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| Carly |
| Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The characters are really down to earth. Its great because it tells the story of a girl in Wisconsin with messed-up family.
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| Paige |
| Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is enticing and takes you through the lives of 5 different characters, all living seperate lives and all affected by the place that they live. California --- a place where hopes and dreams aren't all they are cracked up to be.
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| Paige |
| Crank by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book, along with its sequel GLASS, is one of the most amazing books I have ever read. The way Hopkins writes is impeccable, and the story has so much life, love, and thought to it. It is written in paragraphs that are set as lyrics or designs. It is a book you can read in one night. It just sucks you in and you can't let it go.
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| KC |
| Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I'm liking it so far! Very interesting, and I can't wait to see how the plot comes together.
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| KayLee |
| The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I just finished this book. At first I thought it was a children's book, but when I got into it, it turned into a really amazing story!
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| WKM |
| Vampirates III: Blood Captain by Justin Somper |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This is no TWILIGHT but it is entertaining. If you enjoy vampires and pirates or adventure stories, you will enjoy this. It is set in a totally unrealistic world, but the characters are very likable.
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| Meg |
| Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Great book!
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| Hope
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| Skinned by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I loved this book, it read well. The plot was really believable and could happen in the near future.
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| Jennifer Neely |
| Twice Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Though this book does not quite hold the same charm as the original, ONCE UPON A MARIGOLD, it is still a well-written tale. It is great catching up with the cast of characters that you already care for.
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| Yan
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| In Your Room by Jordanna Fraiberg |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
An amazing debut book! Sweet and simple read, perfect for summer/fall.
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| Nat |
| Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Great book.
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| Nicole |
| Uglies by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An awesome sci-fi fantasy you won't want to miss! I would recommend it to anyone! Once you start, you can't put it down!
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| DEE |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Best Vampire/ Werewolf book (after TWILIGHT) haha! It's so good you will devour it! Quick warning --- you may shed tears :(
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| Jane |
| The Devouring by Simon Holt |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Creepy horror story that is incredibly scary....
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| Katayoun |
| Corbenic by Catherine Fisher |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A gripping story that is beautifully told.
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| Book~Adorer |
| Jinx by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Not as good as Cabot's others, but a twist in the normal clique and new girl, it's witch style.
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| Krista |
| Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Good novel until I got to the end.
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| Shannon
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| 1984 by George Orwell |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It's a mature book with deep issues inbedded into it. Brainwashing, wars, and love affairs. It's exciting from start to finish and is never predictable.
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| Evelyn |
| Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I just began reading MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE by Nicholas Sparks and so far, it's been interesting and really good. Nicholas Sparks is known for his romanctic books and this one is definitely no different. I would recommend this book to anyone who really loves romance!
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| Jessica |
| Let it Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing. It had three holiday romances that were interlocked but seperate at the same time. I laughed my whole way through it and await Christmas to come. ^_^
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| Tay |
| Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is about a group of kids/teens who have wings and have to run for thier lives. I really enjoyed this book a lot! It's full of suspense and written very well. All the characters are well developed and this book sucks you in to its world.
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| Shelby |
| Cross by James Patterson |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Only gave it three stars so far, but I haven't gotten to any of the good parts yet. But, it has great ratings, and many people recommend it.
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| Hayzel |
| The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Best book I've read in a long, long time. Totally captivating and intriguing. A must read for all!
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| Winifred Berkle |
| World Without End by Ken Follett |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book really entwines the reader to the story. You feel the pain, the love, and the hardships. It truly is facanating and a "can't put down 'till finished" kind of book. You will feel the life of all and breathe it in. And although this book is adult fiction, I hope you enjoy.
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| Cache
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| Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I've read all three books of the Twilight Saga. I own two of the books. Now, I'm going to get the fourth book. I also think that you should read this because it is awesome.
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| Jordan |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
TWILIGHT is the best book ever! This book is truly an interesting and amazing tale of a love between a vampire and human. I was quite hesitant about getting this book, because I'm not into vampires and anything like that, but this book is so much more than a bunch of vampires.
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| Amanda |
| Burned by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing! I couldn't put it down when I was reading it!
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| Ashley |
| Pants on Fire by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
So far so good.
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| KayLee Gittleson |
| Timeline by Michael Crichton |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was so exciting! It kept me on edge throughtout almost the whole book!
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| Zehra |
| The Crucible by Arthur Miller |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It is actually a play, and it is an allegory of what happened in World War II. It shows how some stupid accusation could lead people to kill other people. For a play, it was very fun to read, and the plot develops really nicely.
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| Sophia |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was so good! The only thing was it was very sad, but overall, it keptme stuckt ill I got to the very end.
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| Hope |
| Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The book was a good one. It is amazing to see what girls (and women) had to put up with in 19th-century Chinia; from getting their feet bound, assigned marriages, and not even guaranteed a place in your husband's home if you do not have a son. Our world has changed a lot since then.
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| Ashly
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| Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I haven't really started, but I've heard it's very good and from the first page, I can tell it's going to be a very stimulating book.
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| Kimberly H |
| The Seeing Stone by Toni DiTerlizzi and Holly Black |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is the second book in The Spiderwick Chronicles<.i>. These books are very good! I love all the imagination Holly and Tony put into it! It's fantastic!
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| Marlena Harold |
| Unbelievable: A Pretty Little Liars Novel by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
In the end, this series will be not be remembered. The conclusion proved to be more strung out than the previous novels and I can't understand where the new books are supposed to continue from. Far too much reliance on mean-girl tactics and product placement to move through a recycled plot.
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| Elizabeth
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| Fatal Charm by Linda Joy Singleton |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The final book (as of now Singleton is unsure of a possible continuation) in The Seer series was one of the best! It kept me hooked just like her other books!
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| Sudi |
| The Visitation by Frank Peretti |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Really awesome! I like all his books --- they really get you involved and I could hardly put the book down.
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| Lisa |
| Tyrell by Coe Booth |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I read Coe Booth's second novel, KENDRA, first and loved it so much that I had to go back and read TYRELL. It's a heartbreaking, amazing story.
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| Lillie |
| A-List Series by Zoe Dean |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
There;s much drama. It's extremly hard to put them down. There are ten in the series. If you love drama and evnvy the rich an famous, you'd love this!
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| Marlena Harold |
| Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: Pox Party by M.T. Anderson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Highly readable historical fiction. Anderson is authentic to the period but does not bore the reader. Can't wait to read Part 2.
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| Marlena Harold |
| Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
An excellent read about a girl caught up in her former church's zealous campaign to remove evolution from the local high school curriculum. The story is engrossing and relates well to current events. Brande does an excellent job of keeping the book from becoming a religion-bashing fest.
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| Loren |
| The Shack by William P. Young |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing! It changed how I look at the world!
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| Eleanor |
| The Color Purple by Alice Walker |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It is so inspiring how someone can come from so little, and end up with so much.
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| Shannon H |
| My Sweet Audrina by V. C. Andrews |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The book is very twisted, and until the end, you would probably be confused. I definitely didn't expect the ending.
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| Hadley |
| The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Stephenie Meyer suggested this book on her website, so i'm sure a lot of you have already read it. If you didn't take her word for it, take mine; this book is fantastic! It's not the same type of stuff you always read, it's very original. It's captivating and you can't put it down... I'm so ready for the next one!
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| Shannon H. |
| Cathy's Book by Sean Stewart |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The interactiveness of the book is amazing. I think it is the most amzing 4-d book, you get to read, and do some sleuthing for yourself.
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| Sadie Berger
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| Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Having an older man as a friend isn't easy... especially if he's a skeleton. Why did Derek Landy make Stephanie only 12? Too young, I believe, for the mature things that come from her. This five-star-worthy book would have gotten it if Landy had made her more plausable.
Landy winds this tale tightly, but lets it spin too fast and let-me-guess towards the end. A good read, but it doesn't exactly leave you begging for more.
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| Shannon H |
| Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Though the book is dark and very twisted, it gets very addicting. It's like you kind of predict whats going to happen, but you still want to read more of it.
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| Cassandra |
| The Friends by Rosa Guy |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book gave a bit of insight into the lives of teens. It shows the struggles that they [we] go through. I really did like this book, and I would recommend it to anyone.
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| Caitlin |
| Nobody Does It Better: A Gossip Girl Novel by Cecily Von Ziegesar |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is the 7th book in the Gossip Girl series, and so far, it is pretty good. With this series, sometimes it's hard to put down! I've read three in a week. It's almost as addicting as the show!
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| Loren |
| Shattered Mirror by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This book is really good but kind of confusing at times. It keeps you on your toes.
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| Loren |
| The Naming by Alison Croggon |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I gave this book 4 stars because I compare every book with Harry Potter and TWILIGHT, and nothing can beat those books. THE NAMING amazing, though! I love it! It is like ERAGON with a girl.
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| Loren |
| Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is awesome! Its sequel is TRICKSTER'S QUEEN. I recommend this book mostly to girls.
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| Morgan |
| All We Know of Heaven by Jacquelyn Mitchard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book in based on a true story of mistaken identity. Two best friends, who look similar, are in a car crash. One dies, one survives. The one the doctors think is dead is actually alive, and the one they think is alive, is dead.
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| Loren |
| If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book will make your heart flutter and ache. It is one to cherish.
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| YA Book Realm |
| The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book will easily become anyone's favorite! It had everything --- a strong female lead, romance, and adventure. I highly recommend this book!
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| Chioma |
| Skinned by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The book was awesome. It you like books like the Uglies series, then you will definitely like the first book in this soon-to-be amazing trilogy. It is really interesting and even if science fiction isn't you thing, youll still love it!
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| Katie |
| Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is great! I bought it at the bookstore to see what all the hype was about, since everyone was raving about it. Little did I know that I would love it. James Patterson is so good at making his novel come alive. It's kind of like he's talking to us. It's not completely formal, and that's what I like about it. He's pretty natural. This book is definitely worth reading.
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| Esther |
| Beastly by Alex Flinn |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a modern twist on Beauty and The Beast. The story is easy to follow and the characters are lovable. This book was recommended to me by an awesome friend, and it's only fair to recommend it to others who will love it if they love modern fairy tales!
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| Princess Peach |
| Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I absolutely love this book. If you havent read it, you have to, you wont be able to put it down. It's the best vampire book ever.
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| Ali
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| Looking for Alaska by John Green |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I absolutely loved this book. I think a really good book is one that can make you laugh and then cry in the same sentence, and LOOKING FOR ALASKA did just that.
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| Ali
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| The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I was really disappointed by this book, but I think it was partly because I was comparing it to the movie the whole time. I thought that Nicholas Sparks focused too much on Noah and Allie's love, but not enough on why they acutally loved each other,.
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| Emily |
| The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was so good, I can't wait to see the movie.
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| Jay |
| Rebel Angels by Libba Bray |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was a really good book and is one of my favorite series. I couldn't stop reading it.
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| S |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was the greatest! OMG! I can totally see what everyone is talking about. Team Jacob!!!
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| Kellie |
| The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It's a very good book. I'm glad I bought it.
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| emily |
| What my Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Girls, has a guy ever left a note in your locker mysteriously, driving you to hunt to find the "masked man"? This is what happens to Sophie in WHAT MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW. At a Halloween dance, her "masked man" asks her to dance. After she falls in love with his forearms and gets close to kissing him, she knows she's in love and must find out who he is.
When Sophie finds her supposed love, will she be shocked or totally in love? She may be a quiet, soft-spoken, boy crazed, and static character until this point, but will she out grow these characteristics when she finds her “masked man”?
To me, Sonya Sones put this book together in a way that doesn’t leave you confused but wandering and wanting to read more. From the minute I started to read it, I knew I would love it, and it stayed the same through the whole book. I will recommend this book to anyone who I know is in the same situation or not in this situation.
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| Briana |
| If I Should Die Before I Wake by Han Nolan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was a total page turner. It was so full of suspense and I ended up finishing it in no time. The ending was perfect, tying up any loose ends. I'm very interested in what happened concerning the Hlocaust, so I naturally loved this book. It is in my faves and think it is a book everyone should read.
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| Briana |
| The Things They Carried by Tim O' Brien |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I liked this book because it held true to the harsh realities of war and didn't try to romanticize everything. The individual short stories ranged from humorous to tear jerking and even to the somewhat grotesque, making an interesting mix that made me want to keep reading. I can honestly say that some of these stories are definitely not suited for those who are weak of stomach when it comes to reading gross details. It is, after all, about the Vietnam War. I, however, personally enjoyed it and think it would be a great read for teens who like reading on a more mature age level. Also, it would be a great book for anyone who is interested in the Vietnam War or war books in general.
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