| Sierra |
| Identical by Ellen Hopkins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really enjoy this book, not only for the storyline, but also because of how it is written. The storyline is one that captures you, and makes you think about your life and appreciate it. The way it is written captivates me. It is a story told in all poetry. I really appreciate writers who experiment with their works, and this novel is a perfect example.
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| C.J. Walsh |
| The Curse of Blackhawk Bay by Erin Fanning |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Spooky stories that I stayed up all night to read! It's all about this 200-hundred-year-old curse and these teenagers that have to fight it. One girl's grandfather ends up being a monster and vultures transform into these creepy men. I've been wondering if it could be based on true events. Definitely a fun, quick read!
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| Amanda |
| Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Really good and fast paced. Although, it was a little confusing at times :)
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| Samantha |
| City Of Ashes by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Sequel to CITY OF BONES, which was also great. A gripping story line filled with fantasy, forbidden romance, great characters, and tons of cliff hangers! I can hardly wait for the next and final book of the series!
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| Addison |
| The Shining by Stephen King |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's about this couple with their kid. They take a job upkeeping an old hotel for the winter, but then something happens. I absolutely love this book!
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| Em |
| Marked by P. C. Cast and Kirstin Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A quick read. I read it in one afternoon.
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| Em |
| Frankenstein by Mary Shelley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A little gory, morbid, and disgusting. Actually, I should say extremely. It's a great book, though.
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| Em |
| Speak by Laurie Halse Andersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Depressing, but uplifting. That doesn't really make sense, does it?
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| Em |
| Dracula by Bram Stoker |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Words can't describe how much I love this book!
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| Em |
| Hunted by P. C. Cast and Kirstin Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Amazing! The fifth book in the Marked series. I can't believe that I have to wait till October for TEMPTED!
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| Em |
| Untamed by P. C. Cast and Kirstin Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The fourth book in the Marked series! It's amazing!
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| Em |
| Betrayed by P. C. Cast and Kirstin Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Fantastic book! This sequel to MARKED is a must-read for all Twilight fans.
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| Em |
| Chosen by P. C. Cast and Kirstin Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The third book in the Marked series. Honestly, these books are like eating cotton candy, they are so good, but they have absolutely no nutritional value at all. A quick read.
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| Katiebug92 |
| Gone by Michael Grant |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really liked this book. I loved the adventure parts of it, and I cant wait until the next one comes out. I love adventure books, so that's why I would like to win the copy of Maximum ride #5: MAX.
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| Courtney |
| An Abundance of Katherines by John Green |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Altogether a great book, with quirky sense of humor and a oncoming string of funny random facts.
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| Courtney |
| When Lightning Strikes! by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An amazing book. It's the first in an amazing series. I love all Meg Cabot's books, but this series has realistic characters with great personalities. Ehem Rob. cough cough Jess. haha.
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| Jackie. A |
| Ransom my Heart by Meg Cabot/Mia Thermapolis |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is by Mia Thermapolis (the main character from Meg Cabot's bestselling series, Princess Diaries). It is set in 1800s England, and is the best romance book ever!
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| Jackie A. |
| Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the last book of the Twilight series, and it is the best one. I would recommend everyone to read it, even if you are a boy.
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| Rory |
| Confessions: A Private Novel by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Suspenseful, creative, hard to put down, with great characters! The series keeps getting better and better. I just started the 3rd book and I'm hooked.
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| L.B. |
| Maximum Ride series by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love all the characters, especially Max and Fang! It's so unexpected; the flock may have their differences but make a great group of weirdos. Oh, I can't wait to read the next one! By the way, if you haven't read the series, it's a must :)
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| Lemlem |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's a great book with a hidden secret that Annabelle must tell. As you read on you find out what really happened to Anabelle over the summer! As she reveals her secrets, she gets her life back.
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| L.B |
| Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
They were all awesome and adventure filled. I loved them all so much!
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| L.B |
| Stolen by Vivian Vande Velde |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was amazing with so many twists and turns, you would have to read it to understand! Anyways, i thought it was great and a bit creepy, especially the cover!
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| Gabby |
| Mortimer by Robert Munsch |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
First off, I liked the author's word choice in the story and it was very descriptive. The character was really funny!
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| Lemlem |
| How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was humorous and partly realistic with a sprinkle of fantasy (fairy involvement), to top the cake. I really got into it.
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| Lemlem |
| Ghost Girl by Tonya Hurley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A unsuspected death and a life on the other side all happen to one girl. I thought the gummy bear part was hilarious (who would've thought) and the rest was good too!
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| lemem |
| Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love the characters of Meggie and Mo, and also Fared and the rest! Though they're fictional. their lives and attitudes are realistic. I loved Meggie's final decision, especially!
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| Lemlem |
| The Clique by Lissi Harrison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Even though the characters are mostly snotty, you can see the intimidation that happens. And what Claire must endure as the new girl is something we sometimes see and hate but have never read about. That's what makes it so great!
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| Lemlem |
| Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I like this author a lot! The girl gets into a lot of trouble but still learns her lesson in life. Her hardships make her a stronger person, and her loss is replaced with a gain.
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| Katrina |
| Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
it's a really good book. It's about faeries and other magical creatures, but not like ogres and dragons. It's more on faeries and feys. It's sort of a love story, too. It's really cool.
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| Lemlem |
| Kiss Me Kill Me by Lauren Henderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was fabulous and had an unsuspected twist right at the beginning. But what could you expect from a title like that! A great mystery to read!
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| Lemlem |
| Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
First off, I love this author; she is great. And this book was fantastic! Deanna has a family problem she doesn't know how to resolve and friendship she can't control. She learns eventually, and luck comes her way! It was awesome.
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| Jessica D |
| Maximum Ride #4: The Final Warning by James Patterson |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It definitely wasn't as good as the other 3 books in the series, but it wasn't a total let down either. I don't think it followed the story line very well at all, but seeing as it was a Maximum Ride book, I loved it ^_^
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| Mariah |
| Graceling by Kristen Cashore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really liked this book because it had a strong feminine hero who would not tolerate a man doing her job, or thinking he can. It was also a novel of self-discovery and believing in yourself. I read it in one sitting! That's how good it was!
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| ActionFry |
| The Book Thief by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is awesome --- actually it's more than awesome. It would seem like your typical girl in Nazi Germany, hiding a Jew, eh? Well, it isn't.
It's narrated by Death.
Yep. Death from the beginning to the end. The prose is amazing, little gems are on every page -- figurative language and such.
There's so much foreshadowing and Death tells you what's going to happen but not everything--which makes it more mysterious.
The characters feel so real, you really feel for them --- even for Death itself. (And Death makes some hilarious comments on what people think of him --- haha, he carries a scythe.)
It is so tragic and so beautiful. So heart-wrenching, and so funny. So interesting, suspenseful, and yet you can't help but feel like you want to put it down because you know what's going to happen might not be pretty, but you can't because you have to know.
I really can't say enough about this wonderful book, except...
READ IT. Put down that Twilight book and pick THIS up. You won't be disappointed.
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| D |
| The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a very compelling read and is almost impossible to put down.
In the future, North America is broken up into 12 Districts, all strictly controlled by the Capital. Every year, each District must provide 2 Tributes to take part in the Hunger Games. The winner has all that they will ever need for life; however, the only way to win is to kill all of your opponents.
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| Elizabeth |
| Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing as it is fast-paced, and is an excellent addition to the Vampire Academy series. The book allows you to really understand the main character and the effects of what has happened in the last two books.
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| Jalayus |
| Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme S by James Peterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
My librarian recommended this book to me and I loved it. I am on the 3rd one now. Then I happen to stumble across this contest giving out the 5th book. I'm excited!
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| Nia |
| Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin was a amazing book. It was about a girl named Liz who dies from being hit by a car. Liz finds herself going through denial about dying to finding herself in love. This book consist of ups downs and surprising endings. I recommend this book for readers of all ages.
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| Reinna |
| City of Bones by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A good book.
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| Reinna |
| Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's my favourite book, even better than TWILIGHT!
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| Readingjunky |
| Deadly Little Secrets by Laurie Faria Stolarz |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great mystery from the author of the Blue Is For Nightmares series.
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| Readingjunky |
| My Father's Son by Terri Fields |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Imagine watching the news and seeing your father's picture. The news reporter says he is the serial killer that has been terrorizing the local area.
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| Readingjunky |
| Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a conservation story. A group of kids use some pretty creative ideas to save a redwood forest about to be chopped down for lumber.
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| Jessica |
| Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Fun and very easy to read. I really like the concept of a "fallen" Guardian Angel and his charge, now a vampire, falling in love.
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| Nora |
| Girl At Sea by Maureen Johnson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book --- it's a cross between mystery, treasure hunt, and romance. The ending is great, and it's one of my favorite books by Maureen Johnson.
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| Alex |
| Texan Heat by Shane Maddon |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The grammar was a little funky, which I later found out was the publishers fault, lol, but it was a really cute book, and I think any gay teen should definitely check it out. :)
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| Nora |
| City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Although I liked the first book in the Mortal Instruments series the most (CITY OF BONES), I was very impressed with CITY OF ASHES. Clary's family will always be more dysfunctional than mine --- I just hope hers works out some of their problems.
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| Porshia |
| Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this series! James Patterson rocks! These are the best books ever written in the history of the universe!
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| Nellee |
| Marked: a House of Night Novel by P. C. Cast and Kristen Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is one of the best books I have ever read. If you love TWILIGHT or BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE, then you're gonna love these books. There are four in the series: MARKED, BETRAYED, CHOSEN, and UNTAMED. I just finished BETRAYED.
Zoey is pretty much a normal 16-year-old girll until she's "marked". This means you start turning into a vampire. You either become one or you die. Since she is marked, she has to go to the house of night, which is a special school for vampires. I don't know how to describe it without giving the story away. Just read it, and I promise you won't be disappointed :)
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| Jasmine |
| The Lost Books: Renegade by Ted Dekker |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing. It's the third book in a series and I'm totally hooked. It's got everything I like --- action, love, and plot twists that keep your head spinning. This book keeps me pretty occupied. In fact, I'm so into it, I seem to forget that life still exists around me!
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| Leah |
| In the Service of Dragons IV by Robert Stanek |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The best books I have ever read, and I can't wait for whatever the author writes next. It is the most incredible story ever, even better than Harry Potter.
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| Katie Butler |
| A Kiss In Time by Alex Flinn |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a modern retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty. It is told in alternating viewpoints of the two main characters. The book will be released on April 28,2009. I haven't quite finished yet, but it is really good so far.
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| Kim |
| Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I wasn't quite sure about this book at first, but it turned out to be actually good. The way Miranda changes throughout the story just to be able to survive is great. And it makes you able to relate to her relationship with Zachary, who she can't have but wants. All in all, it's well worth reading.
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| Jennifer |
| Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I love this book because it not only brings you back into the world of WICKED LOVELY, but it gives you more of an in-depth explanation of the Dark Court.I recommend this book to anyone who read WICKED LOVELY or likes books of fantasy, suspense, faeries, intriguing characters, and tattoos.
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| Kate |
| The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
i just borrowed this book from the library, not expecting much. It really surprised me. Jade Deluna has panic disorder --- she fears everything. Then, she meets Sebastian and she learns to take risks. Sebastian is a single father who has a few secrets of his own. You really do learn a lot about your own life and how you approach risks.
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| Jade |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
All I have to say is wow.
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| Andy |
| The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I just started it so I can't give a good critique yet, but so far it's pretty good.
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| Rachelle |
| Bec by Darren Shan |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is the forth book in the Demonata series. If you read one book and then read the next one a while later, it could be a little confusing keeping up with the main characters that change through every book. Also he has a vampire series called Cirque Du Freak that I prefer over this one.
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| PJ |
| Deadline by Chris Crutcher |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is really good. I would recommend it to everyone.
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| Maria |
| Paradise Lost by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was an amazing book. The last paragraph just made me want to read the next book straight away.can't wait to read the next book!
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| Katy |
| Wicked:Life & Times of the Wicked Witch of the by Gregory Maguire |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great book, but may be a little bit mature for some people.
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| Diana |
| Before I Die by Jenny Downham |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It was okay, but the main character, Tessa, annoyed me because she was so melodramatic and acted like she was the only teenager who ever got cancer or something.
And if that wasn't bad enough, her list (in my opinion) lacked anything that really mattered.
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| Sophia |
| Come the Night by Susan Krinard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is amazing. And for all the Twilighters out there, this is a Werewolf book that does not disappoint. :)
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| E.O. |
| The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best books and series I have read. Anything that involves multiple dimensions and world-hopping is a definite must read.
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| Katie |
| Fall of Cotton Candy by Debbie Viguie |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A fun, light read. Nothing deep or groundbreaking, but a good read.
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| Charlie |
| Moon Called by Patricia Briggs |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Mercy Thompson is a mechanic. But she can also change into a coyote in a second, lives next to a werewolf, and has a vampire as a best friend. She goes on great adventures in order to save her friends and the people she loves.
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| Taymiah |
| Ill Wind by Rachel Caine |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was really great. Its a great blend of fantasy, adventure, mystery, and science fiction. A really great book! :)
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| Sophia |
| Come the NIght by Susan Krinard |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is for the Twilighters out there who love Werewolf stories that don't fall short of a must read.
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| Taylor |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is very powerful and real. It keeps you glued to the page, even though it's not a thriller. You can feel the characters through the pages. It's just wonderful.
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| Mia |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Her best book so far. I absolutely LOVE it. The story is just amazing, and the characters are so unique and all bring something important to the story. The way the story is written also adds mystery and originality to the story. Just amazing...
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| Makayla |
| Love is Hell by Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld. etc. |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's a book of five short stories by five major authors, all centered around the idea that "love is hell." The stories are great and it shows you what the authors can do besides the stories they are know for.
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| Brianna |
| Rumo: and His Miraculous Adventures by Walter Moers |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An off-the-wall tale of a Wolperting wandering around his world of Zamonia. After a brush with the evil Demonocles, where will he go next?
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| Jackie |
| Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
AUDREY, WAIT! is a great read. It's about a girl whose life changes after an ex-boyfriend writes a huge hit song about her dumping him. Fast paced and exciting, it always keeps you on your feet. It's full of realistic characters you wish were real, just so you can be friends with them. I recommend this for anybody looking for a good book.
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| Tiffany |
| Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
An awesome book about a gypsy boy in Nazi-inhabited Warsaw.
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| Shelby |
| Just Listen by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book. I saw it first in the local bookstore and realized I had to read it. So I did, and I couldn't put it down. Sadly, it only took me two days to read it. I loved the interaction between the main characters and how through the front of the house you could see everything that happened to the family but everything seemed so different from the inside. I can't wait to read the rest of Sarah Dessen's books.
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| Kayla |
| The Devil's Breath by David Gilman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I haven't been reading it very long but it's a good, fast-paced action novel. It reminds me of the American version of the Alex Rider series!
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| Kelly K |
| The Earth, My Butt and other Big Round Things by Carolyn Macker |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It is a good guide to weight and friends. it's an amazing story filled with great advice! The perfect book!
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| Hannah |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This may be my seventh time or so time reading this book, but it just keeps getting better. I can't wait for Twilight the movie to come out!
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| Hannah |
| Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the sequel in the two-book series about Alanna the Lionness' daughter, Aly. The first one is TRICKSTER'S CHOICE. Both really great books. Knights and spies!
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| Hannah |
| The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A really really great novel. I love everything Neil Gaiman, and it was great to read this and then go see Coraline in the theatre! Recommended to everyone!
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| Sylla |
| Gone by Michael Grant |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This was a really good book I found randomly while searching my library. It is a great read for anyone who likes Sci-fi, fantasy, or fiction. A great read.
Other books I like:
City of Bones series
Twilight series
Maximum Ride series
The Hollow Kingdom series
Inheritance series
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| Deja |
| The Hollow Kingdom by Claire B. Dunkle |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An amazing book about goblins and elves. A quick read, but a really good book for all of you who love fantasy or adventure.
This is the first in a series of three:
THE HOLLOW KINGDOM
CLOSE KIN
IN THE COILS OF THE SNAKE
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| Emily |
| The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
You can't go wrong with the Princess Diaries series, or Meg Cabot as an author.
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| Katie R |
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
We just read THE GREAT GATSBY Gatsby in English and I really enjoyed it, despite my intense dislike of Daisy. I was interested in reading more of Fitzgerald's work and saw this at a store and picked it up. I haven't gotten to "Benjamin Button" yet but "The Offshore Pirate" was great! The ending was completely unexpected and I can't wait to pick up the book and start reading more.
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| Alison |
| Graceling by Kristin Cashore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Amazing book. It leaves you hanging on to your seat, wanting to know what happens next. Most of the time it's boys who have the special technique of the kill, but in this book the girl takes it, showing our side of the story. It shows that girls shouldn't be underestimated.
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| Mandy |
| Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I have loved all her books, but this one is by far my fave!
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| Kensie |
| The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of the best books that I have read. There are also two other books after it. When I read it I couldn't stop reading.
This would be a good book if you don't like anything magical/ faerie-ish. It's written from a guys point of view.
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| Mi@ |
| Midnighters by Scott Westerfeld |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Jessica Day moves to Bixby, Oklahoma, and discovers that even the little towns have their secrets. I really loved this book. I am so excited to read the rest in the series.
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| Mi@ |
| Hacking Harvard by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Although it was rather confusing at first, this turned out to be a good read. It was quite amazing how different this book was from previous ones I have read from the same author.
Max is the bravado one, Schwarz the genius, and Eric the voice of reason.They have a plan, and they are so going for it. Then there is Lexi, and she ends up messing with Eric's head.
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| LOR |
| Life Sucks by Jessica Abel, Gabe Soria and Warren Pleece |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It's a common misconception that graphic novels aren't books, but this one could change the mind of almost anyone.
With the surplus of watery vampire lit, this book was an ironic twist on the glamor of being undead. The main character, Dave, who works the night shift at a convenience store run by his master, Radu, has a crush on a goth girl who wants nothing more than to be what he is: A vampire.
He wants nothing more than to be a vegetarian again.
Though the art isn't the best, it grows on you after the first few pages. There is some blood, and it isn't a book suitable for younger teens, because of some graphic content. But the story is well written, and the ending fitting, yet melancholy.
All in all, it was a good read, and a nice change from all the other vampire stories swimming around lately.
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| Mi@ |
| Skinned by Robin Wasserman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Lia Kahn has it all, until she techically 'dies'. Then she gets a new body and everything changes. Fabulous book! Robin Wasserman did a great job.
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