| Sarah |
| 1001 Cranes by Naomi Hirahara |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A great coming-of-age story about Angela, who loses and finds love, family, friends and herself.
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| Jessica |
| The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This a really funny portrayal of vampires. With the Twilight craze, it's nice to read a book where vampires aren't really sexy. Sometimes, it seems a little long, though.
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| pixiPassion |
| Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowen Boys by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It was ok, I guess. It's about this girl who's living with her parents' friends, who have 7 boys. The story's basically learning to understand boys and all that.
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| J. Vincent |
| Thirteen Days by Robert F. Kennedy |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
For a research paper in history on the Cuban Missile Crisis, I read Robert F. Kennedy's memoir on the two weeks in October, 1962 that could almost have caused a nuclear war. Because he was part of the 14-person group called ExComm, which included his brother, President John F. Kennedy, the memoir is a first-hand look at what really happened in the White House during that time. While it is a short book, it accurately depicts the extensive decision making that ExComm did in order to prevent any nuclear fallout. Luckily, they chose the right solution to blockade the island of Cuba, which had Soviet warheads stationed on it, and tell Premier Khrushchev to remove the nukes in exchange for the US removing their warheads stationed in Turkey. I highly recommend this to any history student assigned something on the Cold War, as it is a very interesting topic and quite an enjoyable read.
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| Kayla: ) |
| Love is Hell by Melissa Marr,Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larblestier |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's a book with 5 stories by top authors.
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| Kim |
| Warriors by Erin Hunter |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This series was very interesting to me. It is very different to read a book that is from a cat's perspective. It is very fascinating though because you would never think that wild cats would act like that. They describe many things that we know in such a different way. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys to read.
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| pixiPassion |
| 1984 by George Orwell |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I'm just starting the book. but, so far, its pretty good. The book's a classic and its about this community living under their dictator, the Big Brother. Then, someone starts to wonder about the real life and all that. And, if you've heard of the tv show "Big Brother", where they lock up these people in the house and someone's always watching them and bossing them around, they got that idea from this book. It's really good.
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| Kim
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| Specials by Scott Westerfield |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I thought that SPECIALS was the best book out of the Uglies series. Scott really got into the description of how overcoming and different it was for Tally to become special and what it felt like to her. There were also a lot of suspenseful moments and parts that completely caught me off guard. It was extremely fascinating to me and I got through the book very quickly.
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| whyme? |
| The Pact by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
It has an interesting way of going about the whole narrating process, but I do not feel that there was really a plot. The only reason that I found to finish the book was to see if Chris Harte is found guilty of murder.
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| Kim
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| Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This series was absolutely amazing to me. Darren really takes you into of the world of the darkness and what secrets lurk in it. The name of the series also speaks for itself because some of the events in some of the books are truly freaky. I recommend this series to anyone who likes to be freaked out every once in a while. It will make you think about what goes on when you turn off the light.
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| pixiPassion |
| Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Really good. It's the last book in the Alex Rider series. It explains a lot of things that confused me in the past books. I recommend this series to everyone.
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| Jay |
| Wicked by Nancy Holder |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I thought this book was really good and I thought it was kind of fast paced and unpredictable.
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| Sara |
| Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a really great book. I waited for it to come out from the first day I heard about it. I love both books I have read by Scott. She is a great writer.
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| J |
| How I Found the Perfect Dress by Maryrose Wood |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This sequel to WHY I LET MY HAIR GROW OUT is very enjoyable. While teens appreciate being able to relate to Morgan, they also enjoy the fantasy of her world has a half-goddess. Maryrose Wood has a terrific imagination!
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| Maria |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This beautiful book tells the emotional story of a family dealing with a sick daughter and sister. I love how the author taps into your emotions and the unexpected occurs.
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| Liz |
| Romeo's Ex by Lisa Fielder |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An amazing retelling of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays.The author brings in all of our favorite characters from Romeo and Juliet as well as Twelfth Night and Two Gentlemen of Verona. This book really shows us the true nature of Romeo's first love, Rosaline, and goes in depth about characters not as well known in the play. The twists and shocking takes of the famous death scenes will leave you breathless.
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| Liz |
| Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best books I've read by Jodi Picoult. She does an excellent job of telling all sides of the story and keeping you on the edge, wanting more even after the major twist.
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| Kathy K. |
| Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I recommend this book to all who enjoy classic stories. I loved this book and the story, but the only bad problem was that you can't get into the heads of the characters.
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| Noey[:
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| Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! I couldn't put it down when i first read it. It had so much action and was very detailed. The characters were funny and serious, and the situations were well described. I would recomend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, or even anyone who dosen't. It is a great read. Enjoy![:
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| Noey[:
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| Marked by P. C. Cast and Kristen Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing and really good if you like vampire books. After TWILIGHT, this would be an easy read. It was fast paced and had great action. Read it!
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| Lem |
| Avalon High by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A girl named Elaine goes to a new school, where she meets Will, whom she feels she has known before, as well as Lance and Jennifer (Will's girlfriend). Then, things start to go crazy. Elle finds out more about Will's life and history comes back to play within these characters. But Elle must do something to save Will from his evil stepbrother Marco, because things are about to get ugly!
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| Lem |
| Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
In this book Cammie starts school (for spies) after an interogation about Josh and starts fresh. She hopes! Cammie faces the unknown threat of Blackthorn that has headmistress (mom) so worried and acting strange. She's on a mission to find out who Blackthorne is and maybe learn about her dead fathers past. And of course she has her friends with her the whole way. This makes it an interesting year.
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| Sierra
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| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best books ever written! Top 20!
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| Angie |
| Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I really enjoyed this.
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| Mandy |
| Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The first book of the Vampire Academy series, I found it to be awesome. It has romance, friendship and even action. I also recommend the next two.
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| Saliha __ |
| Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book about vampires. I loved it. The book tells you a lot even though it is fantasy. I loved this book. I can't wait to read the rest in the series.
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| Danielle
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| The Mediator Series: Shadowland by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Very entertaining and funny. It covers every aspect of teen life, and even some ghost hunting as well. :]]
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| Lauren W |
| City of Glass by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The Mortal Instruments Trilogy concludes with this gripping novel. Clary and Jace are finding out more about their past when they find that things they don't know about themselves may end up determining the future. Valentine is getting more powerful and he only has to find the Mirror, the final Mortal Instrument, to have complete power. CITY OF BONES is a fantastic fantasy novel with humor and horror, action and romance.
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| Emily |
| The CIty of Bones by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is absolutely amazing. I loved it from start to finish. The plot was well thought out and not at all confusing. The dialogue was also really funny and sarcastic. A definite must read.
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| Briana |
| Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This one was better than the other two. They seem to get better each time.
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| Amanda R |
| Smiles To Go by Jerry Spinelli |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book and the story it told! It was so well thought out! With so many surprises! The ending was great! I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone! :)
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| Kayci |
| Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
WHEREVER NINA LIES is one of the best books anyone could ever read. It includes romance, thrills, and shocking betrayal. Weingarten certainly has a gift for writing!
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| Kacey |
| Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is attention grabbing from the very beginning and I could understand the issues of each character and relate somehow to each of them.
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| Jenna |
| Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is pretty good. It has vampires and all that fun supernatural stuff; however, the twist is people know these creatures exist. The 'supernatural' beings are not hidden among us, instead they are among us and known. Pretty interesting. Not the greatest book out there but it is worth the read.
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| Alyster Angel of Compassion |
| Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was an amazing book about love and hatred all rolled together in one package. Adding to the fact that Schuyler is a Blue Blood or, more commonly known, a vampire. This is a good book to read, people, but I recommend that you read the previous book, BLUE BLOODS, first.
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| Julie H. |
| My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A great fractured fairy tale. Snow White, Cinderella and all the dirt, grim etc associated with the olden days!
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| chavez04
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| City of Glass by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's such a thrilling book with surprises. Cassandra Clare deserves my respect. I love Jace. Why can't there be real hot Sahdowhunters? This final Mortal Instruments novel is the finale of a wonderful series in which Clary, Simon, Jace and the Lightwoods must battle Valentine for their freedom --- not only their lives are at stake but thousands.
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| Mariah |
| Girl, 15, charming but insane by Sue Limb |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a hilarious series about a girl trying to find her way. A really good laugh!
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| hydeo |
| Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book that I read. It is not a series. It's like you're there and hanging out with the main character.
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| Zahra |
| If I Stay by Gayle Forman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is book was really good! I couldn't put it down!
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| Zahra |
| Just One Wish by Janette Ralison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This one of the best books I've ever read; I just couldn't put it down! The characters were well-developed.
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| Zahra |
| And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was one of the best mysteries that I've ever read! It completely left me at the edge of my seat! The murder at the end was unpredictable, which made the book even better!
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| Bee |
| The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M. T. Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of the deepest YA books I have ever read. It gets you thinking, and yes, it's a hard book, but it is so worth reading.
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| Briana |
| The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I am currently in the middle. This is an amazing book. It's about this girl named Macy and she doesn't know what she should do with her life. She doesn't know if she should take to the wild side and sneek out at night, or sit in for her boyfriend at his job at the library while he goes to braun camp. My eyes are glued to the book. I read like two hours or more a day. I would recommend this book to anybody! :]
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| Beth |
| Impossible by Nancy Werlin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I decided to listen to this book while driving and several times I found myself sitting in a parking lot, refusing to leave my car, because I had to hear more!
A great coming-of-age story filled with an ancient curse and true love.
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| jtwilight |
| Echos by Robin Jones Gunn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book. It is a fiction romance, yet it's appropriate for teens. I told everyone about it.i've had it for 2 weeks and read it 3 times. The main guy named Kenton is a dream come true. Anyone would fall in love with him by the end, which makes sense, considering the main girl, Lauren does. I love the ending because it just stumped me so bad, but it ends great. If you want to know why, read and find out. Please!
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| jtwilight |
| Native Son by J. M. Hochstetler |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
If you read this, you will probably be mad at the end. That doesn't sound good, I know, but there's a third book and you have to read. The main character, Jonathan, is like my total dream guy and the main girl character, Elizabeth, is my total role model. This is the second book in the American Patriot series. You really should read the first, it's awesome too. It's called DAUGHTER OF LIBERTY. It takes place during the Revolutionary War. Elizabeth is a patriot spy. Then Jonathan Carleton, a British soldier, comes along and they both fall madly in love with each other. Will she chose between her honor or her love?
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| Michaela |
| Away Laughing on a Fast Camel by Louise Rennison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is so far the best in the series, I believe.
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| Judith |
| Pefect Chemistry by Simone Eckles |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I saw this book on the newsletter and read the summary of what it was about. I've read only one book that had this similar style. It 's back and forth going from the guy's and girl's point of view where you read about both the characters. Best book I've read so far this year. I recommend this book to both teen males and females.
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| Jade |
| Page by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
The second book in the series. It tell a story of a girl named Kel who wants to become the first girl knight. It shows you all of the struggles and prejudices that she has to overcome.
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| Corrina |
| Evermore by Alyson Noel |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was pretty good! At first I thought that the story was a bit too much like TWILIGHT, but towards the end it gets really good! I can't wait for the second one!
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| Jade |
| The Awaking by Kelly armstrong |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was so good I couldn't put it down. I am pumped for the next one!!!
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| Meg |
| Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Good book! Beautifully written.
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| Lora |
| The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
A good book of gangs, the Greasers and the Socs.
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| Sierra |
| Mates, Dates, and Diamond Destiny by Cathy Hopkins |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This series is very funny! I usually always love what Cathy Hopkins writes!
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| Esmi |
| Diary of a Young Girl: Definitive Edition by Edited by: Otto Frank and Mirjam Pressler |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really interesting, though it is written by a young girl. It'll make me feel sad and interested in Holocaust. Some of her entries amuse me. It's about how they were able to hide in the annex for a while.
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| Hannah |
| ttfn by Lauren Myracle |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A sequel to TTYL, this is a great read! It tells the story of 3 best friends who get separated when one of the girls moves to California. Will the group ever be reunited? Read to find out!
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| Hannah |
| ttyl by Lauren Myracle |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a great book that is written in IM messages. it is about 3 best friends who go through some tough times in their junior year of high school. i strongly recommend this to anyone that likes books of friendship.
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| Lora |
| The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A book about the world of supernatural kids trying to get away from the people who want to use there powers for evil and kill the kids who can't get thei supernatural powers under control.
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| Lora |
| Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is fantastic in a world of dangerous fay. Leslie wants to escape her life by getting a tattoo, but ends up getting tied to Irial, the king of the dark court.
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| Lora |
| My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing. I love it because a fair godmother comes to grant a girl three wishes after her sister stole her boyfriend. its about finding someone to love in a world of fairy tales.
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| RissaBelle |
| More Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet by Lola Douglas |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book. I own the first one and am borrowing the second from a friend. I love how Douglas shows what it would really be like to live in the spotlight.
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| Lora |
| Evernight by Claudia Gray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Fantastic book where one guy, a vampire hunter, goes to a school of vampires to kill them but ends up falling in love with one of them.
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| PixiPassion |
| Lord of Flies by William Golding |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
So far, this book is pretty good. It's about these British school boys who become trapped on an island. The story's kind of like the tv series "Lost" but I'm pretty sure the author didn't steal the idea. The book even won a Nobel Prize for Literature. How cool is that? But, I still haven't finish it, so I'm going to find out soon enough if the book's worth the award.
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| Meghan |
| Coffee Will Make You Black by April Sinclair |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This book was written from the perspective of Jean 'Stevie' Stevenson, an African American girl growing up in the 1960s. It has a lovely story line/message, and is a good read.
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| Meghan |
| The Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
These books are wonderful. They appeal to the Twilight fans out there looking for the next great vampire book, as well as those who are up for a great chick-lit read. Mead writes well, and I could never put the books down!
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| Jeanne |
| Inner Circle by Kate Brain |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This whole Private series is amazing. You can read a book in one day and forget everything around you. The books are quick reads and are hard to put down.
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| Suveda |
| Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I loved the sequel to WICKED LOVELY! It continues the story of Aislinn, Seth, and Keenan, and I cant wait for the next book that reveals what happens next --- probably an all-out battle between the courts of summer, winter, and the dark and high. Bananach sure is evil, stirring everybody up like that.
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| Cara |
| The Wild Girls by Pat Murphy |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I like this book. It's something I never would have read on my own (it's for a book club). It shows you good ways to write and being yourself.
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| Kayla |
| Délon City by R. W. Ridley |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I don't know if this will be as good as THE TAKERS. I only just opened it for a few minutes. One of the main characters in the first book, is dead. That was disappointing. Hopefully, there won't be any further disappointments.
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| Rachelle |
| City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Haven't gotten far in this book but I read the first one and loved it. Hopefully this one will be just as good as the first.
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| Numo
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| Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I've just read this book and it's amazingly funny. I didn't think it would be so entertaining, but I had to get a book for when we tested at school. I checked this book out and am now in love with it. I've been re-reading parts from it for days.
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| Erin W |
| Need by Carrie Jones |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I haven't finished yet, but so far I havent been able to put it down!
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| Tiffany |
| Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
As twisted a love story as you can get.
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| Allison |
| The Host by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I haven't finished THE HOST yet, I have about 75 pages left of the 617. I just have to say it is an amazing book; very interesting. It keeps you guessing and wondering. I really don't know how each outcome will be. When people give you a glimpse of it, it sounds really weird but it's really not. And when you read it for yourself, it's less confusing. It's so good and interesting. If people put certain expectations on it because it is by Stephenie Meyer, then they will be disappointed because they'll just be thinking about the Twilight series. But when you forget about Twilight and realize that it's a completely separate book from the series, then will you love it. It is amazing!
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| Bananaphobia |
| Skip Beat! by Yoshiki Nakamura |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best, most intriguing manga ever!
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| Kayla |
| Heartbreakers by Pamela Wells |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It isn't too bad, but it isn't that amazing. I'm only on chapter two, and I hope it gets better. So far, I have concluded that some teenage girls are going to be dumped, and need each other to get through it all.
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| Diana |
| Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was actually really good for me.
For once, I didn't really hate a character so much that I wanted to throw the book against the wall.
Also, the author did a good job at keeping secrets and had good timing with revealing them so that it kept my attention the entire time.
Plus the romance was kind of cute.
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| Lay's |
| Stargazer by Claudia Gray |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It's a good book that, like the other book this author wrote, is always surprising you.
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| Denise |
| Torched by April Henery |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
If you're the kind of person who likes a good story with a twist of romanice and suspense, you must read TORCHED.
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| Katie M. S. |
| Betwixt by Tara Bray Smith |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book, reminded me of TWILIGHT, but it was a bit confusing. But once you got about halfway through the book, it was really good.
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| Katie M. S. |
| Impulse by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was so good! I was hooked from the first book I read by Ellen Hopkins. It was great, and very intense. Definitely a good read.
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| Adrienne |
| Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
AUDREY, WAIT! is a pretty good read about a girl who is dating a musician then she breaks up with him. He writes a song about their breakup and plays it at a club. Everyone loves the song and it plays on the radio all the time, making Audrey and her ex famous. It's funny and very hard to put down.
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| Linda L.
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| If I Stay by Gayle Forman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
IF I STAY was a very great book from beginning to end. I was hooked on it from the first page and was emotional throughout the book. Mia was a great narrator and you just wanted to know more before she made her decision. I did start to get emotional near the end of the book and I recommend that everyone read this.
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| Hillary |
| The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was fabulous and full of action. They're making it into a movie as well! If you haven't read it, pick it up!
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| Catherine
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| The Reader by Benard Schlink |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a very good book about a man who, when he was young, was being seduced by a woman named Hanna.
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| Katie M. S. |
| Bleed by Laurie Faria Stolarz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book explores what goes on with most teens today who are struggling with who they are, and what has happened to them.
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| Briana |
| Specials by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
So far this book is really good. I would recommend the Uglies series to anyone.
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| Alex |
| The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The book is excellent! It's a thrilling tale of murder, revenge and reconciliation. Anyone would love this book.
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| Daejione Jones |
| Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
You have to read the entire Pretty Little Liars series, it is the bomb!
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| Jordan M. |
| Shift by Jennifer Bradbury |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the story of two boys who set out on a cross-country bike ride the summer before college. Near the end of their journey, they split up, and the narrator, Chris, heads home and goes to college. It's only when the FBI shows up that he realizes that Win, his (former) best friend, didn't do the same. The chapters alternate between Chris's quest to solve the mystery of Win's disappearance and the bike ride leading up to it. I'm not always a huge fan of mysteries, but I couldn't stop reading this book. The characters are real, the writing style is fabulous, and I couldn't wait to read the next chapter. It took me one day to read this book. I absolutely recommend it.
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| Bookstar |
| Max: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Certainly the best book in the series, the fifth installment shows Max opening up to Fang more and being more comfortable in her own skin.
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| Briana |
| The One (Chloe Gamble Series) by Ed Decter |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was so fast paced, I couldn't put it down. Not many people have heard of it but it's basically about a small-town girl moving to LA to live her dream. But it's so much more than that. Chloe Gamble is an "It" girl, and when she walks into a room people do double-takes. She almost always gets what she wants. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
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| TruBlu93
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| Indiscretion by Jude Morgan |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is the second Regency novel I'm reading and it's got me hooked. It's about a poor orphan who takes things into her own hands. It reminds me of VANITY FAIR a little, but that's a major plus.
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| Briana |
| The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
John Boyne did an excellent job of writing this story. THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS was one of the most original, thought-provoking, and heartfelt books if I have ever read one. Boyne never really seemed to come right out and state exactly what was happening, and I liked that. He gave you the information needed for you to figure things out on your own, and that was it. When reading this book, it helps if you know a little background history on the Holocaust. The main character, Bruno, had all the characteristics and mentality that I would have expected of a nine-year-old boy from that time period. I fully believe that everyone should read this book.
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| SunflowerKiss |
| Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It's a pretty OK book. It's about fairies and this kid, Artemis Fowl, who's a criminal mastermind. He's trying to catch fairies and get gold from them to get their fortune back.
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| Stephanie B.
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| The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This novel is the best I've read. She brings together the ones who are different and who are not normal. If I can tell anyone to read this, I would.
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| Megan |
| Beauty Shop for Rent: Fully Equipped, Inquire w by Laura Bowers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really enjoyed this book, which was a surprise because I wasn't expecting much. I thought it would be a fluffy friendship story, but there was much more to it than that. The story of Abbey's journey from trusting child to enlightened young adult is humorous and heart-wrenching at the same time. I would recommend this book for any of my students.
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| Nicole |
| Blood and Chocolate by Annette Kurtis Clause |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book! Anyone who is a fan of the Twilight series should read BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE. The book is about a girl who is a werewolf and has to deal with falling in love with a human.
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| Stacey S.
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| Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I really like this book. I think Gabrielle Zevin is an awesome writer because before, I also read her other book, ELSEWHERE. I like the plots in her books.
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| Briana |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I had read over 100 pgs before I finally got into this one. However, I think I ended up liking it more than TWILIGHT in the end. One reason it took me a while to get into was because Bella's whining and depression was really getting on my nerves. It got better after she and Jacob really started hanging out. However, I'm not very crazy about Stephenie Meyer's writing style. It is poor and lacks good technique, in my opinion. Plus, some of her characters annoy me. The main ones, for that matter. Bella and Edward just don't have much personality and there isn't any real legitimate or logical reason for their love. Bella is just too obsessed with Edward. On the plus side, Jacob saved the story. At least he has some personality. There was also nearly always something going on that held my attention. Still not to sure why I like these books, though. I guess you could say Stephenie Meyer is junk food for the brain. Not good for you, but fun just the same. Every now and then, you don't want to eat your vegetables, but instead grab a bag of chips.
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| Kelli |
| The Vampire Diaries:The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is thrilling. You won't be able to put it down! Read the first few pages and you're hooked!
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| Lemlem |
| Rumors by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was an amazing follow up sequel (2nd) to The Luxe series by Anna Godbersen! It told the tale of Elizabeth's fate as well as Penelope and Diana's choices, and the sneaky maid of Elizabeth's who is on her own! Still with a lot of drama, and gossip, it's just great!
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| Lemlem |
| The Luxe by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is well written for characters from the past, facing drama, gossip, and many other problems. Characters like Elizabeth face issue's like back-stabbing friends, and mothers who chose your husband behind your back! All things take a twist for the worst, when Elizabeth makes a choice, or does she? Great book!
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| Lemlem |
| The Skin I'm In by Sharon Flake |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was a great book! It showed the difficulties the African American society/community would face. Being smart, wearing hand-made clothes, and being one of the darkest students in the school is one way you wouldn't fit in, and is what the character in this book faces! But, when a new teacher comes along, the balance of school's rude behavior, and constant teasing and fights might all be shook up for good! Great book!
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| Lemlem |
| The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! It was the strangest book I've ever read! Jenna wakes up from a long coma, to find herself not remembering anything about herself or her friends/family. This book takes place in the future so they have a lot of technology. Anyway, Jenna slowly gets her memory back but remembers more of her life at a younger age then a normal person would! Like her baptism, for example. Slowly, she realizes that she is not human! So as you can see, the story just gets better and better, with of course a classical sad twist! So you should read this book!
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| miszxnessa |
| Violet on the Runway by Melissa Walker |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is great! It demonstrates how things aren't impossible, and although you may seem like you can't fit in anywhere, you will always have a place if you stay true to your friends.
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| Sarah |
| The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book that I've ever read since February. This book creates really good pictures of the story in my mind.
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| Sophia |
| Nobody's Princess by Esther Friesner |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
| This book was very nice for people who love greek mythology. The author does a fabulous job depicting Helen of Troy. |
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