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WORD OF MOUTH

June 2009

Tell Us What You Are Reading...Find Out What Other Teens Are Reading.

Enter To Win!This contest period's winner received a copy of ALONG FOR THE RIDE by Sarah Dessen.





 
pixiPassion
Artemis Fowl: Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
Rating: 3 Stars
Artemis and Holly Short travel back in time to find a cure for Artemis's mother. It was pretty good, but not that good. It sort of drags on and on and on.

Terri Jacobson
Along for the Ride by Sara Dessen
Rating: 4 Stars
One of the best yet!

Averie
Enthusiasm by Polly Shulman
Rating: 4 Stars
If you loved Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE as much as I did, you’ll really enjoy this book. It’s funny and enlightening. It’s a new modern twist on the story people have been passionate about for over two hundred years. If you are not persuaded by the Jane Austen aspect then some would be, Stephenie Meyer (author of TWILIGHT) said this was the first book she suggests when asked for a book recommendation.

Averie
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
THIS LULLABY is my favorite of Sarah Dessen's books, I think. It's funny and entertaining. I laughed my whole way through, though some parts are really heartbreaking. The characters are very well thought out. The main character goes through a lot of internal struggles throughout the book. It's interesting TO read what her thoughts were at the beginning and how they changed in the end.

Averie
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Rating: 5 Stars
I personally love all of Jane Austen’s works but NORTHANGER ABBEY is the one I can relate to the most because the main character is seventeen. I would recommend it to any teen girl whose looking for a little adventure and romance.

Heaven
Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews
Rating: 4 Stars
A geat book full of twists and turns. These children are told to stay in the attic so their mother's father wont know they are there, because of who the children's father is. They are told the grandfather is going to die in less than a few days, but days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and months turn into years.

Amber
Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved this book so much because you never knew what was going to happen. Scarlett almost gets arrested, appears on T.V., while dealing with a difficult guest at her family's hotel. Then she meets Eric who is working on the play Hamlet with her brother, Spencer.

Nana ( Nsem )
Just Another Day in My Insanely Real Life by barbara dee
Rating: 2 Stars
This is an ok book, but it gets kind of boring. it takes a long time to move on.

Jacob
Bliss by Lauren Myracle
Rating: 5 Stars
This book was extremely freaky but it was also awesome. It's unlike almost anything Myracle has ever written, which made it even better. 5 stars!

Jill
Frostbite: A Vampire Academy Novel by Richelle Mead
Rating: 4 Stars
FROSTBITE is another thrilling installment of the Vampire Academy series. Rose is once again thrust into dangerous territory against unthinkable odds. On the side she must also deal with her longing for Dimitri, keep hold of her closest friend, Lissa, and reconce with her absent mother.

It is a novel that you won't want to put down until the last word. Mead is a very eloquent writer and it is a novel that most would enjoy.


Kayla
Evermore by Alyson Noel
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is amazing. It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go. Ever is so broken, you can't help but want to fix her. She is distant but you are still able to relate. The story was thrilling and unique. Similar to other books, but is still it's own. Two thumbs up!

Tracy
Squire by Tamora Pierce
Rating: 4 Stars
This book follows Keladry of Mindelan, a soon-to-be lady knight. She's chosen by legendary knight Lord Raoul to be his squire, and what follows is a fast-paced, fantastical, coming of age story. I loved watching Kel grow into herself and learn how to be a knight.

Tracy
Vacations From Hell by Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Libba Bray, et al
Rating: 4 Stars
5 truly great authors writing about paranormal vacations that go awry?
Of course, I couldn't resist getting it when I heard about it. It didn't disappoint at all. All the stories are worth reading, and I wasn't bored during any of them. This is the one anthology in which you want to read every single piece over and over again, soak up the nuances and meanings.


Paige
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Rating: 5 Stars
I typically wouldn't go for the murder/thriller-centered novel, but THE LOVELY BONES is completely enticing and even though I'm already half through it, I'm eager to devour more. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone!

Katiebug92
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
Rating: 4 Stars
I really liked the plot of this book! I can't wait to read the next in the series, Specials!

Ali
If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Pri by Melissa Kantor
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is about a teen girl named Lucy who was uprooted from her laid back San Francisco home and forced to move to Long Island when her dad marriesd her evil stepmother (a package deal, with twin stepsisters). She doesn't exactly fit in with her new family, and at school, she has no friends. Then through her extensive knowledge of basketball, Lucy catches the eye of the school hottie, Connor. Suddenly she's in the in crowd, but still invisible at "home". Will Connor be Lucy's prince? Read to find out!

Qcrash
Avalon High by Megon Cabot
Rating: 5 Stars
I read this book and fell in love. Cabot describes her characters well, and portrays their actions even better.

Sarah
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
This is the best book I've read in a while!

Tracy
Runemarks by Joanne Harris
Rating: 5 Stars
RUNEMARKS incorporates Norse mythology, while also bringing a fresh new take on the familiar characters. It's a fast-paced adventure, a tale of an ordinary teenage girl, and has something for everyone. For me, that something was Loki, the trouble-making, charismatic trickster god. He stole my heart in every scene and left me waiting, hungry for more.

Tracy
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is stunning, especially in the portrayal of the alien's humanity. She feels insecure, unsure whether taking over others' bodies is really right, and over the course of the story she displays extraordinary love and caring.


Tracy
Queen of Babble Gets Hitched by Meg Cabot
Rating: 5 Stars
Meg Cabot has an uncanny way of making her books happy while still keeping them real. Even when the main character goes through numerous break-ups, confusions, job issues, and family issues, she still motors through them and emerges strong. Lizzie Nichols, of Queen of Babble, is a force to be reckoned with, and I loved watching her change over the course of the books. In this last installment, she learns how to make things happen in her life, go after what she really wants, and find the man she's been looking for all along.

Tracy
Being Nikki by Meg Cabot
Rating: 4 Stars
This book was a great follow-up to AIRHEAD, and though there were a few bases I wished they'd covered, it was satisfying overall. It almost felt too short, though.

Amber
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Rating: 5 Stars
This first book in an up-and-coming trilogy has the perfect mix of futuristic fiction, suspense, and romance. I can guarantee you that in a year or two, this will be a very popular book series. It's honestly one of the best books I've ever read. Parts make you cry while others make you laugh, or wince.

Peyton
The Mediator by Meg Cabot
Rating: 4 Stars
A great book in a great series.

Electric1106
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Rating: 4 Stars
A hilarious short story. I'm so glad I discovered this book. It is a lighthearted comedy that, just as the title suggests, explains the importance of being honest.

Houda
Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld
Rating: 4 Stars
This was a really interesting book. I didn't really understand what was going on until I was halfway through the book, but that kept me curious. All the characters have interesting and individual personalities, and I love the idea of another hour in the day.

Molly
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is a very interesting read because it is written in poem form. It is very realistic and does a good job describing the struggle between a person and meth.

FASHiN'i$tA NESS
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Rating: 4 Stars
I only gave it four stars because I am not done yet, but I am sure there is a great ending. I am also looking forward for the movie coming out, which is based on the book.

Kelsey
Ten Cents a Dance by Christine Fletcher
Rating: 5 Stars
I love historical fiction and romance books --- this was a great mix of both. TEN CENTS A DANCE is an amazing book everyone should read.

~Alisha~
Telling Christina Goodbye by Lurlene McDaniel
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this book. It's so good but very sad.

pixiPassion
The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian
Rating: 4 Stars
I'm just starting the book, but it's really good. It's about this guy who has his own website. Under a different identity, "Larry," he posts all these messages, and believes that with his website can help change the world --- not technologically, but by giving ideas that would help the world improve. Most of his posts makes sense and he always has a point. That's why millions of teenagers read his website and he gets a hundred comments every day. It's really funny and really cool.

Megan Lee
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Rating: 5 Stars
This was a really good read. Although it was very sad, Jodi Picoult keeps her readers guessing with multiple plot twists throughout the book. Even the ending is nothing to be expected. In this heartfelt novel, Jodi Picoult explores the bonds of sisterhood, and the troubled life of the family of a cancer patient.

Andrea
Revealers by Amanda Marrone
Rating: 3 Stars
It was okay. It was a little tacky at times but a fun, quick read.

Aly.
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
Rating: 5 Stars
It's a very good book with spookiness and great writing. so far it got me hooked. The first one was as good, as this one is turning out to be.

Vicky
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this book so much. I read it after i watched the movie and it's so cute.

Read43ver
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Rating: 5 Stars
The best book ever. I read it six months ago and cannot stop thinking about it. I love everything about it --- the characters, especially the way it is told. The chapter before the end is so sad.

xrain.downx
Against Medical Advice by James Patterson and Hal Friedman
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a fast-paced, true story account of a boy with Tourette's syndrome. it follows him through his painful childhood filled with medicines and doctors, none of which help his condition for the better.

haleyknitz
Mortal Instruments by cassandra clare
Rating: 5 Stars
I've read the first two, am getting the third. These books are amazing. They've got everything: suspense, mystery, murder, sci fi, fantasy, romance... you name it.

Meg
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Rating: 4 Stars
A good series starter, one that --- while wasn't the best --- interested me enough to read the rest.

The other books in the series are great, though, and if you like the 1st one you'll love the others.


xrain.downx
Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
Rating: 5 Stars
this is a wonderful, heartrending story about a girl with a debilitating disease and the trials she and her family face.

Lindsay
This Cold Country by Annabel Davis-Goff
Rating: 2 Stars
While realistic, the main character is not likable, and very little actually occurs throughout the novel. It's a bit tedious and whiny.

iAlice
Fantastic Alice by Margaret Weis
Rating: 4 Stars
It's a short story book with a bunch of different Alice in Wonderland short stories. It is very interesting

Angela
Girl Stays in the Picture by Melissa Dela Cruz
Rating: 5 Stars
A very good summer read.

Kenzie
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is a classic, and of course, was made into a movie. After watching the movie I decided I needed to read the book because the movie was just confusing! The book made much more sense. It's about the Bennett family, mainly Elizabeth, and the marriage of several of the daughters. Of course, it's a beautiful love story.

Katie
Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved this book. It was so good. I read BLOOM --- Elizabeth and I didn't like it that much. Then, I read PERFECT YOU and I like the books that she writes now. PERFECT YOU was very funny and I love the relationship that the main characters had. It was a very great book!

Sarah N.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Rating: 4 Stars
Really, really powerful. I found it a little hard to get into at first, but it was totally worth the effort.

Gaby
Heartbreak River by Tricia Mills
Rating: 3 Stars
It was a nice story about a girl who loses her dad, and her healing process. However, even when there is another death involved, Tricia Mills is not able to make the scene very emotional. While HEARTBREAK RIVER was a nice book to read and enjoy, it wasn't the kind you'd want to read again.

Laura
Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah
Rating: 4 Stars
I really like this book because it is so realistic.Not everything you do is going to make everybody happy. In this book, the main character has many bad reactions from people surrounding her, and very few positive reactions. This book had so much meaning because no matter what people say or do, she keeps on going with what she feels is right. I think this was such an important message to send out to those who have read it because it makes you such a strong person. In some books they do "amazing" things that nobody else would do, but this book is very realistic and sends out such a strong message. I am very glad I am reading this book and am almost finished, I can't stop reading it!

Writingfroggie
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Rating: 5 Stars
Yelena is a prisoner of the commander of Ixia, and she is given the choice to die or be the commander’s food taster. Neither will guarantee her life, but she chooses to be the poison taster. So, she is given a poison that will kill her if she doesn’t return to Valek, the Commander's Chief of Security, daily. Valek would teach her what each poison tastes like. Yelena then falls for one of the commander’s top men (I can’t write their name). Yelena has a great sense of humor especially when dealing with Valek, who teaches her many things. She originally thinks that he’s harsh, until one of the generals (from another province) men attacks her in the hallway. Then she gets to see his soft side.

I know this is really vague but its hard to tell the story without giving the end away. This book is about 400 pages but I read it in one day. I picked it up and I couldn’t put it down.

There is also MAGIC STUDY and FIRE STUDY. The author, Maria V Snyder, also wrote STORM GLASS, which focuses on a different character from FIRE STUDY. And she’s currently working on SEA GLASS, which again, focuses on Opal (from STORM GLASS). She’s a great author and the entire series is really funny.


Sarah
Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Rating: 5 Stars
CRACKED UP TO BE is one of the best books I've ever read.

Veronika
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
Rating: 3 Stars
Slow at the beginning, but once you get to the middle, it gets better.

Gaby
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
Oh my God. This book was amazing; I love how Sarah Dessen managed to make her novel realistic and relatable, but also made it different than other young adult novels. While I was reading LOCK AND KEY, I literally cried --- not just the silent tears, but nearly sobs. It's amazing that she was able to evoke such emotion from me.

Kelly
City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is a very exciting, very interesting read. It is the first book in the Mortal Instruments series. It has a lot of action and I really enjoyed reading it. There is a mix of vampires, werewolves, faeries, and other cool things.

Rachel K.
The Diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Golding
Rating: 3 Stars
This was okay. It is set in an older London, and is about a girl --- Cat Royal --- who is an orphan living in a theater. She learns of a diamond that is hidden in the theater, leading to a series of events. I wanted to like this book, and I think the author and idea has some potential, but it just didn't work for me.

Sharleen
Thirteen by Lauren Myracle
Rating: 4 Stars
Throughout the whole book, I was really interested in it. It is really great for those growing up and turning into teenagers. Even better than the previous!:D

Crizel
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantasky
Rating: 5 Stars
This book takes your heart out. It was magically written and makes you cry. Jessica, a vampire princess, hates her betrothed Lucios, but when she starts to fall in love with him he does everything humanly possible to make her forget him so she can have a normal human life. This book was awesome!

A Ogle
Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor
Rating: 5 Stars
This is the second book in the Looking Glass Wars series and it's even better than the first. Alyce Heart is queen, but her Aunt Redd and a rival king are threatening to tear Wondertroplis apart. The descriptions are vivid and the action packed; I couldn't put it down.

Kristina
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Rating: 5 Stars
The best book ever, but it's so sad. I'm having so much fun reading it. I just can't put it down.

Jessica
Marked by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Rating: 4 Stars
It's pretty confusing at the beginning, so be warned.

pixiPassion
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
Rating: 5 Stars
This is the funniest book I've ever read! It's hilarious! the first time I saw the title, I thought, 'That a stupid book...' But, when I read it, wow! I don't think the book actually has a plot/story --- it's just a normal diary. Not everything that happens in a diary makes sense or is all connected. You'll be bending over back from laughing. Plus, it has some hysterical cartoons/drawings! I recommend it to everyone!

Manal
Big Mouth & Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates
Rating: 4 Stars
I first didn't like the book cover, but then after reading it I loved it.

Aimee
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a book written in verse following a girl through a series of boyfriends til she finds the right one, who every one else thinks is Mr. Dweeb. (The book that follows this one is WHAT MY GIRLFRIEND DOESN'T KNOW, and this one is also in poem form and is about the relationship of these two.

Lisa
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Rating: 4 Stars
Great book to read when you can't find anything that seems interesting. Opened up an interest in ghost stories for me.

Sandy
The Year of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty
Rating: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. It's very funny and amazing. Lots of surprises too. I recommend this book to everyone and anyone.

Roxxy
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
Rating: 3 Stars
I heard great reviews about this book before I read it, but aside from having a good idea for a story, it was a disappointment. The characters weren't well-developed and the author rushed the action and "happy ending" in the final chapters.

bookwormnerd
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
Rating: 5 Stars
The third book to the best vampire love story is just about the most exciting one so far. It's an awesome book about forbidden love, loyalty, and friendship. The main character, Rose, must deal with losing something very important to her and it was just so good!

Marisa
Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is a must-read!! I read the whole series and think Megan McCafferty is a stunning writer!

Annie Chen
Evolution, me, and other freaks of nature by Robin Brande
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this book! The humor and romance just made me laugh out loud. It was a perfect summer read.

Delia Isaac
Saint Iggy by K. L.Going
Rating: 4 Stars
I loved this novel. It was spectacular. Iggy is a sweet teenager who is in the middle of bad circumstances and tragedy.





Halida
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this book!

Annie Chen
North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
Rating: 5 Stars
I really love this book so far. Ms. Headley's beautiful words so thoroughly express how the protagonists feel, and allow readers to feel the pain of Terra, the main character.

Paige
Sweet 16 by Kate Brian
Rating: 5 Stars
An inspiring story where a stuck-up spoiled brat sees what she's done and what she's doing and it changes her life.

Nora
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Rating: 5 Stars
An inspiring and breathtaking novel. The main character, Melinda, is very realistic and her story will make readers laugh, cry and smile.

Jen
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is an absolute must-read.It is a great continuation of THE SUMMONING. It has action, suspense and most of all, dead people. From someone who can see, speak, and raise the dead, to a witch, to a sorcerer, to a werewolf, to other supernatural beings, it is a great combination. It makes you want for more and wish the release date of the next book will come sooner.

Kass
Sweetblood by Pete Hautman
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is about a girl with diabetes who loses control.

Danielle
The Juliet Club by Suzanne Harper
Rating: 4 Stars
The story line kept me interested, but some things seemed kind of obvious. THE JULIET CLUB is about a girl, Kate, who goes to Italy for a Summer Shakespeare Seminar. She has just broken up with her boyfriend and has given up on love. I think its kind of obvious what's going to happen in Italy. Overall I did enjoy it and all the not-so-random Shakespeare quotes.

Ravneet
Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
Rating: 4 Stars
This book was amazing! I was hooked from the very first page! It's filled with romance, mystery, angst and self-doubt. I'd recommend this to anyone.

Ravneet
Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
Rating: 4 Stars
I really enjoy this series. It's compelling and interesting and from paragraph one, it lures the reader into the magical world of faeries.

Ravneet
Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
Rating: 3 Stars
This book was alright. It's about a girl, Scarlett, who lives in a hotel with her family. One sumer of her life turns out to be a very dramatic and interesting.

Myra
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this series. it is so addicting. The twists and turns are so unexpected and great. Also the moral dilemmas in this series are so riveting and relatable.

Inez
Betrayed by P.C and Kristen Cast
Rating: 5 Stars
So far this book is amazing. I'm starting to wonder what will hit Zoey Redbird next.

Jenna
The Likeness by Tana French
Rating: 5 Stars
If you like psychological thrillers or murder mysteries, you'll love this book! It's the sequel to IN THE WOODS,, and is about a young undercover detective who finds a double of herself murdered, and takes her place in order to discover who killed her.

Joc
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved this book. It talks about a girl trying to live on her own and not wanting help from her sister. She falls for the guy next door, who is a popular hot guy. she tries to help him overcome some obstacles while overcoming some of her own.

CocoCherry
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Rating: 4 Stars
Fans of THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET will love this memorable, suspenseful tale.

Bookmac
Selkie Girl by Laurie Brooks
Rating: 3 Stars
About a girl that is part sea and part land and the choice she will makes that will change her life forever.

Elizabeth
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Rating: 4 Stars


Jessie
A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer
Rating: 5 Stars
I really got emotional for this book. It was really sad and really got me thinking about child abuse. Read this book --- it will change your perspective on child abuse

Denise
Once Dead Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
Rating: 4 Stars
Kim Harrison does an amazing job with her characters in amazing problems.

Denise
Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 Stars
If you like Elizabeth Scott novels, the you'll love this one. It's all her books put together --- romance, drama, suspense and mystery. It a must read.

Diana
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 Stars
Personally, I loved this book. Sometimes though, I wonder if this really was age appropriate. I mean, it got pretty bad at some points.

But overall, the story flowed well, even if I had to stop a few times so I could fully digest the horror of the story.


Chelsea H.
Gone by Michael Grant
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is pretty good so far. But what would I know, I'm only about 88 pages in. The only thing I do know is that a lot of people are gone.

Joey Mastro
Alex Rider: Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz
Rating: 5 Stars
The Alex Rider series has ruined other books for me! The plot is beyond awesome and I find new details new every time I read it. Alex as a character is relatable --- every reader can see himself in him. Anthony Horowitz is a magician of pen and paper!

Sara
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Rating: 4 Stars
I never thought I would read this book but it is a lot better than I thought. I think that everyone who swore they wouldn't read it should. I bet its not what you thought it was. I know it wasn't for me.

Jacob a.h.
Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway
Rating: 5 Stars
When I saw the cover of this book, I wasn't really certain whether this book would be right for me --- but it was awesome. Ms. Benway weaves a hilarious tale of fame and passion, etc., that will leave you terrified at the end --- mostly because, you know, it's over.

Alana
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Rating: 5 Stars
I'm sure everyone is going to read this and groan... a 1000-page classic! But Gone with the Wind is probably one of the most universal novels ever written. It has everything --- romance, war, family, and a struggle for survival. Also, nasty and nice characters that make this novel the original Gossip Girls. It basically chronicles the life of Scarlett O'Hara, a wealthy, young planter's daughter in the South before, during, and after the Civil War. This is an excellent novel, despite its length.

Alana
Envy by Anna Godbersen
Rating: 4 Stars
Yet again, as I picked up Anna Godbersen's latest novel, I was rewarded with more drama than I would ever care for in my real life, but enjoyed thoroughly in the lives of fictional characters. Yet again I found myself cheering for my favorite characters, angry at those I did not care for, and sympathizing with those poor Manhattan socialites as they faced problem after problem. I have to say, this novel certainly impressed me.

Sushi
Yo! by Julia Alvarez
Rating: 5 Stars
Incredibly moving and human portrait of life, along with the joy, tragedy, and poignancy involved with it. Sure to make anyone cry at some point!

Cara
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this book. It shows you about friendship, and it's one of the best books I have ever read.

Rachelle
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is the third in a series. It's a really good book, it's interesting. Although, I find some parts boring and sometimes I get a little confused on what the author is talking about.

Marissa
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan
Rating: 5 Stars
This series was very compelling and each book forces you to think, which is something most teens need a little more of. Riordan combines Greek mythology with new-age thoughts, and by doing so creates a fantastic world full of excitement and emotion.

(= TACO =)
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this book because it is a mystery until the very end. You are held breathless until the last page! I absolutely loved this book!

Shelby
Untamed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this whole series! It's got adventure. Each books ends with twists which make you want to run to the next. And each one gets better and adds more mystery to the House of Night.

Joan
Prey by Lurlene Mcdaniel
Rating: 5 Stars
i loved that book because shes one of the authors who writes books that I can understand.

Joan
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved this book because it is one of the books I can understand.

Lemlem
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Rating: 5 Stars
The book is mainly about 6 mutant kids trying to survive in the real world, but there seems to be always someone out their to get them --- especially Erasers (wolfmen) who look like male models but are really mutated freaks from the institution called the School, which is in Death Valley, California. What a great name! But these kids --- especially Max, the leader --- are on a mission to save the youngest beloved member, Angel, from the School. And they will, one way or the other!


Monica
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
I love all of her books, but this one is definitely my favorite (along with "JUST LISTEN)!! I'd recommend it to anyone!! There are really no words to explain how awesome it is!! :)

Gabby
The Talented Clementine by Sarah Pearson
Rating: 5 Stars
This book was great. It's about a girl named Clemetine who's 8 years old. One of the 4th grade teachers left because her daughter had a baby, so Clementine helped he principal with the Talent show. It was amazing!

Stephanie
The Boyfriend Game by Stephie Davis
Rating: 4 Stars
This teen romance novel by Stephie Davis is extremely cute and fluffy, which makes it fun to read. It, however, is not a 5-star book because the ending was totally predictable. Although, I do love happy endings!

Kim
Boys That Bite by Mari Mancusi
Rating: 4 Stars
I loved this book! You can relate to Sunshine like shes practically your best friend, and this book is both funny and entertaining. It is a definite must read.

Alyeska
Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Rating: 5 Stars
I just finished reading this book and it was fantastic. It was greatly written and showed how life was in South Africa. It was worth a read.

Simran
The City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
I love this series --- this last book is the best ever. It's full of romance, action, adventure. You name it, it's in this book.

Ciera
Sloppy Firsts by Megan Mccafferty
Rating: 4 Stars
I'm not too far into it, but so far it's really good. It's real, in the moment, and full of things real teens actually think about and experience. I really like it.

RawrRissa
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Rating: 5 Stars
I really love this book!! I'm starting the second and third installments soon and can't wait for the fourth to be released in August.

Shaniqua W.
Cathy's Ring by Sean Stewart, Jordan Weiss, Cathy Briggs
Rating: 5 Stars
As a conclusion to the Cathy Trilogy, CATHY'S RING was without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read. It was thrilling and captivating and I would automatically recommend it to a friend (which I did).

Audrey
Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is a little hard to get into, but is getting more interesting. We are reading Terry Pratchett's books this month for my school's Book Club. So far, the plot has really kept me reading.

Bookworm
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
This is one of the most suspenseful, compelling books I have ever read. You have to read it --- it's a mix of suspense, romance, and fantasy, a perfect blend for magic lovers.

Alison
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Rating: 5 Stars
Wow. At first I never wanted to read the books, but my friends forced me too. And once I started reading, I was hooked! I stayed up to the unearthly hours of the night, flipping pages. I just needed to know what happened!

Krisjane
Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Rating: 5 Stars
I've just read this book and totally loved it. I let my friend Abigail borrow it and she loved it too! I wasn't able to get the book back because right when she returned it back to me, my other friend, Paola wanted to read it as well. She's not quite finished with the book yet, but it gives her, Abigail, and me something fabulous to talk about.

Auden
Marked by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved this book. I could not put it down. It's very fast paced, and you will find yourself swept away with the plot. It's got the right amount of romance and thrill to go the whole way.

Carla
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Rating: 5 Stars
This was the best book I have read in a long time. I have reread it multiple times, and it is still as good as the first time I read it. It has mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure, all of the requirements for a fantastic novel.

Sarah
Misty: The Wildflowers, Book 1 by V. C. Andrews
Rating: 5 Stars
OMG! I love V. C. Andrews so much, especially after my aunt got me reading her work. This book is about a girl named Misty, whose parents have practically rejected her. Throughout the book, she is in a group therapy session, sharing her life story with 3 other random orphans without parents.

chioma
Dark Dude by Oscar Hijuelos
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is about a Cuban guy who is light-skinned and is often mistaken for a white person. This book is set in the 1960s. He decides to run away to Wisconsin to get away from New York City and all the drugs and violence and his parents and his problems.

Juiciliciousss Reviews
Fat Cat by Robin Brande
Rating: 5 Stars
Honestly, the summary from RandomBuzz is way better than the summary on the back of the book. And because I didn't get a chance to read the good summary, I was left with the really short bad summary and all in all, I didn't expect this book to be good. At all.

However, as soon as I finished the first chapter, the book had me completely riveted. I wanted to know more --- about everything! The science project and what picture she would choose and most importantly, the guy Cat was staring at.

I loved almost everything about this book. The only thing I had qualms about was the fact that I never knew exactly how fat Cat was. The author never gave me any numbers as in weight or any description for me to get a sense of how fat she was. And as she lost weight, I still didn't get a sense of how much weight she lost. All Cat kept saying was something like: Wow! Look at the numbers! And I'm like: Excuse me, can you tell me the numbers? So without some sort of description, I couldn't really see the whole progress of her turning into this hot girl. I just knew she became hot because guys came all over her but...I couldn't picture it in my mind.

However, despite that little mishap, I loved the characters and the plot and almost everything. Cat is the protagonist of the story. She's smart, funny and was very perseverance. The science project that she conducted was on herself and because of her strong mentality, she managed to lose weight and gain a healthier body. If you read the book, you'll see what I mean because I don't want to give it away --- at least, not much. :)

Amanda and Jordan were Cat's best friends. They were also going out with each other. Amanda is someone I had confusing feelings about. Sometimes she's probably the best best friend there is out there but sometimes she gets kind of annoying with her love for food especially when she doesn't gain weight from it but Cat does. However, I know that she genuinely cares for Cat and wouldn't let anyone hurt her. Plus, she stuck with her through thick and thin and didn't care about the way Cat looked. To her, Cat was always a beautiful and smart young lady and that's what I loved about Amanda.

Jordan, though he is Amanda's boyfriend, he still cares deeply for Cat and treated her like if she was his little sister. I am so jealous of Amanda because he's such an awesome boyfriend..grr. Haha.

Matt was a typical teenage boy. He's afraid to show his emotions to Cat and because of what he did to her, she wanted nothing to do with him. Sometimes he's a jerk but sometimes it's obvious that he still cares for her. He protects her but doesn't want her to know because of her obvious hostility towards him. That's all I'm going to say about him otherwise I'll give out the plot. And no one wants me doing that!

Overall, Fat Cat was a fantastic book that dwelled in forgiveness, friendship and body image.


Bee
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing Vol. 1 by M. T. Anderson
Rating: 5 Stars
This book was amazing. It completely changed my view of the Revolutionary War and made me think a lot. Octavian is such a complex and interesting character. Even though it is not the easiest book to read, it's really worth it.

Katie
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
This has everything you would ever want in a book. It will make you cry and laugh. Dessen knows how to draw you into a story, even on the first page. I couldn't put it down!

Chantal
I Don't Know What I Want But I Want ToBe Happy by Kimberly Kirberger and Jesse Kirberger
Rating: 5 Stars
Everyone should read this, whether you consider yourself happy or unhappy. It has short little paragraphs and won't lose your attention. It feels like you are getting advice from a close friend; it's not too preachy at all. A great book for teens, and adults too!

DC
King of the Screwups by K. L. Going
Rating: 4 Stars
Teens will like this YA novel about a boy who just can't seem to do anything right, even when he's deliberately trying to do things wrong! Liam is cursed with good looks and a great fashion sense. No matter what he does, he is still Mr. Popularity. In disgrace after his father catches him in flagrante delicto in his office, Liam finds himself kicked out of the house and sent to live at the trailer home of his gay 'Aunt Pete.'

Once there, Liam decides that he will remake himself and finally gain the respect and love of his father --- a demanding perfectionist who controls his son and wife with a very firm hand and who has specific ideas of what each should and should not be or do.

In the process of trying to become something he's not, Liam discovers himself. Along with some memorable characters, the friends of his rocker DJ uncle, and the girl next door, Liam finally realizes that he has to learn to respect who he really is.

Readers will enjoy the fashion references and the humor in this absorbing and touching book about one high school boy's search for the truth about himself and his family.


Nancy
Savvy by Ingrid Law
Rating: 5 Stars
Fun story about a special family. When the kids turn 13, they find out what their "special gift" is --- from creating storms to exploding electricity. A rollicking adventure in a pink bus with zany characters! Lots of fun!!

Amber
Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker
Rating: 5 Stars
If you're looking for a fun, light read this would be the perfect pick for summer. It was a very enjoyable book!

CJ
City of Ashes by cassandra Clare
Rating: 4 Stars
CITY OF ASHES is one of the best books I've read this year. It had an interesting love triangle with a lot of tension and it will keep you turning the page and wanting more at the end.

PJ Haddican
Kitty, Kitty by Michelle Jaffe
Rating: 5 Stars
The title certainly doesn't reveal it but, KITTY, KITTY is a murder mystery novel. I don't usually read mysteries, but this definitely got me hooked!!

Chantal
Cycler by Lauren McLaughlin
Rating: 5 Stars
This is an amazing book. It's a little slow at first, but you have to accept its uniqueness. Anyone who is straight or from the GLBTQ community should read it; meaning ALL OF YOU!

BookLover
Ten Things I Hate About Myself by Randel Abdel-Fattah
Rating: 5 Stars
This book really made me think about being myself, and fitting in.

Bao
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
I really love this book; it is so much better than TWILIGHT. There are some actual fighting scenes in it.

Mi@
Night World: Spellbinder by L. J. Smith
Rating: 4 Stars
This is a great book. Anyone who likes the idea of a soul mate would enjoy this entire series.

Monika
Specials by Scott Westerfeld
Rating: 3 Stars
this is a third book in the Uglies series which I came to admire, although this one is not as interesting as the first two.The novelty is wearing off, and I'm finding that its not as new and exciting a concept. His first book, UGLIES, was by far the best in the series and I've heard that from few other people.

April
Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs
Rating: 4 Stars
It was outstanding.

Mimi
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is definitely a must read. It has a action/romance/sci-fi vibe to it. I read it in one day because it was so good. I wish I could give it more than five stars, because it deserves way more. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.

Litany
Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chandler
Rating: 4 Stars
This book makes me think about love, how some one needs that other person to feel complete, and soulmates. The book made me feel so strong for Ivy and how she felt so much for Tristian.

Adrienne
The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti
Rating: 4 Stars
Great book...love, adventure, and many more!

Emily
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Rating: 4 Stars
I absolutely love this book! Randy Pausch, who's dying of cancer, puts all of his life lessons into one book. While leaving three young kids behind isn't easy, he makes his life seem wonderful. This is a truly heart-warming book that brings light into any reader's life.

J.P.
May Bird Among the Stars by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Rating: 5 Stars
I'm just starting the second book after zipping through the first one. I actually really enjoyed the adventure.

Chelsea
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 4 Stars
I read THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER and it was such an amazing book that it --- seriously! --- changed my life. So, I decided to start reading books by this author. She's so real. This is a must read for everyone. The characters are lovable and the main character is hotter than Edward Cullen can ever dream of being!

Briana
Evermore by Alyson Noel
Rating: 5 Stars
Currently I am hooked on the book EVERMORE. I can't put it down! I started it on Monday and I'm halfway done. :]

April
Mommywood by Tori Spelling
Rating: 3 Stars
It is a hilarious journey through Tori's life and becoming a mother of 2.

Ellen
Sweet Valley High: Double Love by Francine Pascal
Rating: 4 Stars
This book was very fun to read. It is a great story of two twins who are completely different from each other, and how they interact with the problems going on in their lives. It is also funny and has situations that happen in real life. This book was really good.

GummiGirl
Band Geek Love by Josie Bloss
Rating: 3 Stars
As a band geek myself, I can really relate to the characters. But, I really wish that Josie Bloss would have chosen a different ending --- it ends really badly, mostly because it was so predictable. It was still really good, though, and had really good diction.

Joanna
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Rating: 5 Stars
Very suspenseful.

Lemlem
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
Rating: 5 Stars
A great book overall, I loved how even though Liz (Elizabeth) died suddenly she can still move on. Facing the fact that being addicted to watching your family while they move on without you is pointless. I also liked that the author created an Elsewhere, no God or religious beliefs included. It's cool to think of such a place to go.

Lemlem
She's so Money by Cherry Cheva
Rating: 5 Stars
It's a great, and quick read. It gives you the perspective of a girl from Thailand who can deal with popularity, family beliefs, academics, and romance all at the same time. Loved Maya and her cool friends!

Alison
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating: 5 Stars
I kept flipping the pages, needing to know what happened next. This is one world that is right next to ours that can't be seen, and it's amazing.

Rachel Troyer
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
I know the moment a book makes me cry that it's either really, really good writing or it's boring me to tears. This book luckily was the former --- I love each and every one of Sarah Dessen's books but this one is by far, number one. It may not be the right cup of tea for some people, but I believe they should at least read it before judging it. I'm so glad that I did.

Kayla
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 5 Stars
I absolutely love Sarah Dessen's books but I'd have to say SOMEONE LIKE YOU is the best one I've read so far. :)
It made me laugh, it made me cry, it even made me look at life a little differently. I highly suggest reading this book if you haven't already.


Kelly
Being Nikki (An Airhead Novel) by Meg Cabot
Rating: 5 Stars
This book was as good as the first book. I couldn't put it down; i had to find out what happens, and I was left wanting more. Meg Cabot brings a sense of humor to what is a very sci fiction book. But don't let that throw you off, if you are a fan of Meg. You'll love this book.

Andrea
Airhead by Meg Cabot
Rating: 4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read by Meg Cabot, although I have several in my TBR pile. This definitely won't be my last! I loved the character of Emerson. I loved how she was kinda dorky and wasn't afraid to admit it. But I also loved how she later admitted that she liked things that she never thought she would. And I really liked Nikki's best friend, Lulu, too! And I want a Cosy of my own! It's a good thing that I have the sequel to this book, BEING NIKKI, to read next. I literally turned the last page not having a clue that it was the end...I thought there was more! I can't wait to dive into the next one!

Andrea
Being Nikki by Meg Cabot
Rating: 4 Stars
This is the second book in the Airhead series by Meg Cabot. And I loved it just as much as the first one! I really like the way that Em is written. Looking back at my high school years, I can totally relate to her, and the way she feels about Christopher. The book ended on a cliffhanger --- and I want to read more NOW :) I didn't see the ending coming at all. The only thing I don't like is that now I have to wait for the next book in the series, RUNAWAY, to come out!

Arlette :)
Need by Carrie Jones
Rating: 3 Stars
I liked the book. It was not the best, but I enjoyed reading it! And those who said that the book is too much like TWILIGHT are wrong, I don't see much in common!

Arlette :)
Jessica's Guide To Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
Rating: 4 Stars
I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down and was really sad when I finished it!

Katelyn
Night World No. 1 by L. J. Smith
Rating: 4 Stars
This book has 3 stories in one. All of them are about Vampires. This book is very enjoyable if you read a lot of vampire books.

Katelyn
The Summoning by Kelly Armstrong
Rating: 5 Stars
I like this book because it has this effect on you. When you put the book down after reading a few chapters, you continue to think about what happened and the author gives you a chance to figure out the characters before she tells you about them.

Arlette :)
Stargazer by Claudia Gray
Rating: 4 Stars
I loved this book! It was a great sequel to EVERNIGHT and I can't wait 'til HOURGLASS, the third book in the series, comes out!

Maria
Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
Rating: 4 Stars
When I started reading this book, I didn't think it was going to be so funny! SON OF THE MOB is a story about Vince Luca, a 17-year-old student who happens to be the son of mob boss Anthony "Honest Abe" Luca. Although Vince isn't in the family business, he always ends up involved! Check out the sequel too.

pixiPassion
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Rating: 2 Stars
The book's a classic, and it's pretty good. It's about this guy who hates a lot of stuff. I just didn't get what the story was. The guy just went on hating stuff. It also ended pretty weird, too. But, oh well.

Brooke
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Rating: 5 Stars
This book is about a girl named Mia who gets in a car accident while with her family. She realizes that she is in a state between life and death, where she can see everything going on around her. While in this state, she must decide whether to stay and live, or go. This was a great book to read and it is written very well. One of my favorite books I've read this year.

Char
Being Nikki by Meg Cabot
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved this novel. It had a great twist and the ending left me speechless and wanting more. I like how Meg Cabot puts together many subplots and makes the entire book interesting from cover to cover. I can't wait for runway to come out and see where Meg takes Nikki(Em). I'm on team Christopher!

Maria
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Rating: 4 Stars
In his debut novel, John Green tells a heart-warming story about an event that changes a boy's life: what happens before and what happens after. Don't want to give too many details but everyone should read it!

Briana
Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell
Rating: 5 Stars
(Part of the review written for my blog.)

This is the first book I have ever read that was written in verse, so I admit to being skeptical, at first.

Well, to my surprise, I loved it! SONG OF THE SPARROW was such an eloquently written story of love and war, family and friendship. The story flowed so smoothly from one page onto the next, making it almost impossible to put down. A favorite by far, this is one of the most touching and heartfelt novels I've ever read.


Sophia
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Rating: 3 Stars
This book really wasn't as bad as expected for a school book. I like the characters and how they changed throughout the story.

Hannah
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Rating: 4 Stars
I think that GREAT EXPECTATIONS is a fabulous book that would be a great read for anyone interested in mystery, romance, action, or old-fashioned writing!

Aminah
Blue Bloods by Melissa De la Cruz
Rating: 5 Stars
I really liked this book because it enters that fictional vampire world. It isn't like the blood-eating monsters, but a different generation of vamps called Blue Bloods. It also has a taste of teen life and the dramas of a regular teens life mixed with the drama of a Blue Blood's life.

Sandyy
Freak Show by James St. James
Rating: 2 Stars
This book was not all that good. It's about a boy who likes to dress in drag. Sounds interesting --- thats what I thought too --- but it's not. It's boring and gets less interesting. It was fast, though.

Brooke
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones
Rating: 5 Stars
A great summer read! I loved this book. It lets you into the life of a girl who is forced to move in with her movie-star father after her mother's death. This book also has a lot of humor it it, which makes it even better.

Lea Clement
We the Living by Ayn Rand
Rating: 5 Stars
This lesser-known novel of Rand's is sure not to disappoint. Though not as intellectual as the famous novels that followed it, the heart-wrenching story of Kira Argounova's struggle against the Soviet Government, two men who love her, and most importantly, society, is an amazing novel.

Meghan
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Rating: 5 Stars
This is actually the first time I am reading the series. (I know, I'm years behind.) I'm really enjoying it. If you are like I was and resisting reading it, I suggest that you stop and read it. It is worth it.

Meghan
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
Rating: 5 Stars
It is one of my favorite books; I can't count the number of times I've read it. It never ceases to amaze me. I think it was the perfect ending to the series. I would highly recommend it.

Breanna Locke
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
Rating: 4 Stars
This is one of the most imaginative books I have ever read and it’s absolutely beautifully written. It’s eloquent and full of honesty and emotion. Despite its extensive length, I feel like I can’t put it down until I finish it!

Ray =D
Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
Rating: 5 Stars
It was a beautiful book. I loved it!

Olivia
In Your Room by Jordanna Fraiberg
Rating: 5 Stars
A two-family house swap and a resulting relationship is what this book offers. I absolutely enjoyed this book. Mollie and Charlie --- two completely different people brought together by chance --- are admirable characters, and their journey is incredibly fascinating. Read this!
 

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