| PC Chic |
| Marked: A House Of Night Novel by P.C. & Kristen Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
MARKED is the first book in the House Of Night series. It's about Zoey, a completely normal girl until the tracker marks her and she has to go to the House of Night, a school for changing vampires. But soon, Zoey realises she's special: unlike her classmates at the House Of Night, she has been gifted by the the goddess. Will Zoey learn that what may appear dark is not always evil?
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| jaynie |
| Zelah Green, Queen of Clean by Venessa Curtis |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
ZELAH GREEN, QUEEN OF CLEAN is about a 14-year-old girl who suffers from OCD since her mother's death 2 years ago. With her upbeat personality her OCD doesn't tend to get her down, but now that everyone is noticing and it's getting out of hand, she is sent to a house where other teenagers are staying for behavioural treatment. At this house run by the Doc and dreamy Josh, Zelah makes and loses friends, goes from dirt alert to flirt alert when she meets troublesome Sol, and finds the determination to beat her illness. I could never put this book down! Curtis has adopted some serious issues and taken them in her stride to create a funny, realistic view on troubled teenagers.
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| Ana |
| Vidalia in Paris by Sasha Watson |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
I was pretty disappointed with the storyline and characters. The girl is an artist who falls for an art stealer, and she actually helps him steal. I couldn't really sympathize with her, and the story didn't really have a happy ending.
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| Samantha |
| Maximum Ride series by James Patterson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Mr. Patterson is one of the most well-known adult authors out there. I've read a few of his adult books, but I absolutely love Maximum Ride. There are currently five books, with the sixth due out in March.
The books spotlight six, amazing, unbelievable kids known as The Flock. Maximum Ride is the oldest and the leader. She is tough as nails, and an amazing fighter. She, along with Fang and Iggy, is fourteen. Nudge is eleven, Gazzy is eight, and Angel is six (seven in the most recent book).
Max's destiny is to save the world. She overcomes amazing odds on a daily basis, with her family at her side.
Oh, did I forget to mention, they have wings?
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| A.A |
| The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is really addicting but I wish they made the ending more clear of what's going to happen. I think it would be better if their was a 3rd one.
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| A.A |
| Going Nowhere Faster by Sean Beaudoin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I absolutely loved this book! It was so funny. I think everyone can relate to the characters in some way. It was absolutely incredible.
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| GAgirl0514 |
| The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love all of Sarah Dessen's books! I'm not finished reading this one yet, but my sister said it's the best Sarah Dessen book that she's read.
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| Sara |
| P.S., I Love You by Cecelia Ahern |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Great book. I did not know the movie was based on a book and was excited to read it when I found out.
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| Gwen |
| A Heart Divided by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A book that makes you rethink the phrase, "Don't judge a book (or anything for that matter), by it's cover."
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| 3OH!3rox |
| Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A girl who committed suicide sent out cassette tapes to thirteen people who are the reasons why she killed herself. i couldn't put it down!!
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| Anonymous |
| I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is about nineteen-year-old Ed Kennedy, who is basically ordinariness personified. He doesn't believe he'll amount to anything until, after stopping an unusual bank robbery, he starts to receive anonymous clues on playing cards. As Ed follows these clues he changes not only other peoples' lives, but his own.
Not the best description, and the writing style took a while to get used to, but if you get past the awkward part and finish the book you definitely won't regret it.
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| Robin |
| The Pendragon series by D. J. MacHale |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Pendragon is an awesome series! I actually cried while reading some parts of it. I would recommend this book to any teen!
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| Brittney |
| Raven by Allison Van Diepen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a must read for anyone who read TWILIGHT, and fantasy/romance fans alike. The characters are deeply described, the story keeps you guessing and the plot has a new twist with every turn of the page. I simply couldn't put it down. I borrowed it from my public library and were it not for work, it would have taken all my attention from the moment I got back.
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| Bonny |
| Hunger by Michael Grant |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Awesome book! I can't wait for the 3rd in the series!
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| ~Tay~ |
| Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a whimsical story about a girl named Lizzie Nichols. She travels to England to see her boyfriend she's only known for three months. Then, when she finds out his intentions, she travels to France where her best friend, Shari, and her boyfriend, Chaz, are staying. She meets Luke, and the story ensues. Be sure to read all three books in the series --- you won't be disappointed!
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| Bella |
| This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's such a great book...it sounds so much like the real world.
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| Mirna |
| The Disappeared by Gloria Whelan |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was a very interesting book. I enjoyed reading it very much.
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| Mona |
| Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
BEST BOOKS EVER!!! I would definitely read them over again.
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| Shawna |
| Sweet & Crazy by Patty Dann |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was about death, and how it affects loved ones. It incorporated the everyday struggles of single mother-hood. It also showed the affects 9/11 had on prejudice and racism. It is a book on finding love again and how to reinvent yourself when you thought all hope was lost. Beautifully put together, with the hard reality that five year-olds grow up faster with only one parent.
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| Mirna |
| Enthusiasm by Polly Shulman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I really enjoyed this book. I think I would read it again if I was just bored or was going on a long trip.
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| Jean |
| Thirst by Christopher Pike |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I thought it was really good with alot - i mean ALOT- of blood for a book about vampires. I cant wait for the second book to come out.
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| Brittney |
| Mind of My Mind by Octavia E. Butler |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is absolutely amazing. It's very engaging and certainly makes you think as you read. It's sort of a sci-fi futuristic base with "special being" that have certain mental abilities, and their "creator" Doro who can is basically a body stealer. It's rather difficult to describe in detail, but I very strongly recommend this book to everyone.
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| Stephanie |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The anticipating sequel was one to die for! Loved it!
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| Averie |
| An Abundance of Katherines by John Green |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
AN ABUNDANCE OF KATHERINES s is an awesome book for anyone looking for a laugh and maybe a way to sort out the craziness that is relationships.
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| Stephanie |
| Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Really captures the emotional side of how teenagers really think. I was not surprised by how great the novel was, considering Sarah Dessen wrote it.
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| Stephanie |
| Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
Very interesting and original. It was extremely depressing and sad in the end, but sometimes that is how life works.
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| Stephanie |
| The Hot Zone by Richard Preston |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I had to read this as a required summer assignment. It was good, but I am not a fan of scary science fiction. The amount of detail was incredible.
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| Stephanie |
| Twilight by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
By far one of the best books I have ever read! It was dramatic, intense, and kept me reading!
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| Rosie |
| Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
The characters, setting, and premise of this book were all fairly interesting. However, I didn't find it particularly realistic - the idea that the two most eligible bachelors in the town might be interested in one completely oblivious woman is overused and, well, I don't find it particularly believable.
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| Rosie |
| The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was one of the most engrossing, terrifying, compelling books I've ever read. Though when I first read the prologue I thought there wouldn't be much to the book, I was absolutely sucked in by the first chapter.
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| Averie |
| Saving Zoe by Alyson Noël |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
You really never know a person inside and out. Even if they lived with you for most of your life. Everyone has secrets. In this book Echo learns more about her deceased older sister after her dead than she knew before. Its really a very interesting read.
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| Jess Savana |
| The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Very interesting...I liked it a lot
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| Sheri |
| Family Affairs: Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Another excellent addition to this series. As always there is excitment and drama on every page. I loved this book!!!
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| Morgan |
| Outside Beauty by Cynthia Kadohata |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was surprisingly good! A good read for a lazy rainy day. It's about four sisters who totally rely on each other, and then are suddenly torn apart because of a tragic accident. They go to great lengths to get back together.
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| Morgan |
| The Minister's Daughter by Julie Hearn |
| Rating: 1 Stars |
The book starts out fine, grabbing the interest of people who like to read about fairies. However, about fifty pages in, frightening references to Satan show up. The story is scary. But not in a good way. I stopped reading the book, and had bad nightmares that night.
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| Ruthie |
| A Map of the Known World by Lisa Ann Sandell |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing. This was the first book I read by her but I cant wait to read more, shes an amazing writer. The story was beautifully written and it was quite sad but a great story.
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| **~**Anthony **~** |
| The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is great it keeps you reading for hours!!! It makes me want to read more and more.
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| Emily |
| City of Bones by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Cassandra Clare is now one of my favorite authors! This is a fantastic read!
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| Cintia |
| Frostbite by Richelle Mead |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Second book on the serie of vampire academy... so far so good!! =)
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| dKatrina |
| The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best romance novel I've ever read... you have to read it... I dont care about the movie... the movie was crap...
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| Alexis |
| Night World No. 3 by L. J. Smith |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
The whole supernatural world is splitting apart. The good is for the humans to survive the darkness, and the bad wants them destroyed. I can not wait for the last book to come out.
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| Lindsay |
| Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is one of those books that make you think about your life. Just to live and enjoy life.
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| Gopika |
| L. A. Candy by Lauren Conrad |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is was an extremely well written book. It was somewhat like the A-List books, but way more rivetting. The book wasn't shallow and was very complex (unlike the A-list book). What I liked most about the book was the unpredictable plot, because what happened at the end...whew I would've never expected to happen.
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| Danielle K. |
| From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I'm a big of fan of vampire books, but it is very hard to find good ones. When my mom mentioned Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series, I wasn't so sure. Yet in about a month, I was completely done with that series. Now I must wait until the last one is in paperback to read it. This is one of the best vampire series I have read. Actually, it is the best!
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| Ash |
| If I Stay by Gayle Forman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Mia is an amazing cello player and the girlfriend of one of the most cool and musical boys around. She loves her family and would do anything for her little brother. One snowy day, the family gets in a car crash and Mia's life changes forever. Will she choose forever with her family or a life with her loving boyfriend? At times this book reminded me of the movie August Rush and is a must read! It's short and sweet, and takes place in no longer than 24 hours.
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| Kim |
| Fix by Leslie Margolis |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
A quick read with a kick.
It's about two sisters going through plastic surgery and learning on the way how they are pretty on the inside and that physical beauty isn't always that important.
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| Chelsea Saulpaugh |
| Twilight by Stephanie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love this book. I just began reading it after I saw the movie. It seems a lot better than the movie. I wish guys like Edward really existed. Too bad it's fiction.
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| Angela |
| Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is very suspenseful. It starts with
a girl being the blacksheep in her family to becoming the hero. It is for people you love mysteries and can't put a book down. I would recommend DEAD IS THE NEW BLACK for teens from 6-10 grade.
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| Malaysia |
| Sweetblood by Pete Hautman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Sweetblood is a story about a diabetic teen whose vampire obsessing nature leads here to trouble and self discovery. I highly recommend it:)
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| Jasindo |
| Dull Boy by Sarah Cross |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I had heard very positive reports of this book so I expected a gripping read from page one. However, the novel did not wholly capture my interest until the twenty-first chapter. That's 228 pages later! I also had difficulty dealing with the ambiguity of the characters' physical appearances, as I would draw a blank while creating a mental picture. This left me to distinguish the vagueness as either the author's grant of freedom to choose whatever features readers deemed acceptable, or a case of forgetfulness on her part. I am partial to believing that the former is the truth. With that said, I can move on to the parts that were truly fantastic.
Though the above may make this book seem unworthy of reading, I actually would have given it five stars if I was solely rating the last five chapters and epilogue. These last pages contained the kind of fast-paced action found in bestsellers. Also, Avery and Jacques became twice as defined as they were upon their initial introductions. I found them much easier to empathize with because of the way their emotions were highlighted towards the end. The I highly commend Sarah Cross for her work on this novel and eagerly await a sequel.
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| Ashley |
| Rumors by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
RUMORS is the exciting sequel to THE LUXE. This novel has everything a teen reader could want in a book. For example there is suspense, romance, history but sadly, no vampires. Anna Godbersen has written a masterpiece and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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| Josi |
| Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was a really good book and i liked it a lot. Even so, i felt like i wanted to know more about Olive and more on the relationship between Tate and Martha. It was kinda sad in many ways (olive's death, Martha wasnt friends with olive, Martha wastes her first kiss, Martha was used, she left before tate and her could have a relationship, she didnt give olive's mom the water...) well. yah. BUT HEY IT WAS A GREAT BOOK ANYWAY!
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| CDJR |
| Being Nikki by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! I would have never guest that the story would get so twisted. It was cool how in the end she found out that Nikki was still alive. If you haven't read this book yet I advise you to read it:)
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| Hayley |
| Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
I really don't like this book so far (and im about 3/4's through). The language is confusing at times and the setting jumps around really often. But it's a classic so you should read it anyway.
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| Josi |
| Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book ever! You wont be able to stop reading it! This is a story that will stick with you forever and I have never re-read a book before, but LOCK AND KEY might be the first. I totally recommend reading this! Especially if you like Sarah Dessen.
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| Josi |
| Waiting for You by Susane Colasanti |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I like it because it dealt with day to day problems. Friendship, dating, hardships, anxiety disorder, divorce and day to day issues. Very clean but a great read for teens about life.
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| Hayley |
| The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the best book I have read this summer (besides THIS PRESENT DARKNESS by Frank Peretti). I think the message is great and it is written in a way so that teens can relate to the book.
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| Meghan R |
| City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book!!! Though the ending was a bit disappointing, it was fresh and different. and shocking!! I cannot wait to take CITY OF ASHES out of the library next!
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| Mandy |
| The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the first book in the series. It is awesome! A great book with everything in it!
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| Rachel |
| Band Geek Love by Josie Bloss |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Haha, this book was good. It is about Ellie Snow, who is a senior trumpet star in the marching band until her world gets turned around when a cute sophomore boy joins her section. It's very funny, and should be entertaining, especially if you're in band.
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| Amanda |
| 3 Willows by Ann Brashares |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I looved this book! :) The characters were really awesome and real, and I liked how they were all going through something, and came out of it with their friendship a little bit stronger.
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| Ruthie |
| Paradise Lost: A Private Series by Kate Brian |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is the ninth book in the series and if you havent read the Private Series than your crazy because its a page turner. You will never be able to put this book down! This book was both mysterious and amazing, what else can I say Kate Brian is an amaaaazing writer!
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| Ruthie |
| Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I haven t read any of her other books but after reading this I cant wait for any of her other books. TWENTY BOY SUMMER was beautifully written and the story was just both riveting and compelling!
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| Lea |
| Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Anderson knows how to write a moving novel. Just like with SPEAK, she really caught my emotions and heart with Lia's tale. It's not just about eating disorders, it's about sadness, loss, death. It was so poetic and lyrically written, it was gorgeous and haunting.
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| Jessica |
| Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It's a really great book, full of self discovery. I love how it was written, the chapters in Rebecca's point of veiw we a great idea. Loved it.
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| Chelsee |
| Being Nikki by Meg Cabot |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a great sequel to the first, AIRHEAD. It is an excellent beach read for teen girls, with an interesting plot line, that even boys might like.
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| Sheri |
| Dragon Prince by Melanie Rawn |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Suuuuuuuuppper good!!!!! It's not your typical fantasy book. It has several plot lines and there is always something happening so you are never bored
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| Jasindo |
| Evermore by Alyson Noel |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I was greatly disappointed in this book because it wasn't nearly as amazing as so many claimed it to be. Though the storyline, I must admit, was quite exceptional, the author failed to take advantage of the plot and raise it to its full potential. In my opinion, there was not enough emphasis on the mysteries surrounding Damon among other things. Because of this, the entire first half of the tale was rather dull. Before I further berate this book, I must end by saying that I have considerable faith in Alyson Noel to redeem herself in future installments of this series.
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| Jasindo |
| Max Quick Book 2: The Two Travelers by Mark Jeffrey |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is very difficult for me to say that I love a book, but in this case, there is no other way to describe how much I enjoyed this book. And as hard as it is to believe, this novel was even better than the first in the series. If you like action-packed science fiction, you'll fall in love with these books, too.
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| Samantha |
| The Awakening by Kelly Armstrong |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is the sequel to THE SUMMONING. Honestly I thought this book was bigger and better then THE SUMMONING. There is no time to stop and think, it's all action, and life and death situations, literally. I would totally recommend this book, because it's awesome. The book never felt boring, and because of that, I couldn't put it down. And that's why I read it in 1 day. This book is fantastic, and i cant wait until Kelly releases the third book in 2010 !!!
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| Adrienne |
| When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Loved it!!! Want it bad!!
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| Brittany |
| If I Stay by Gayle Forman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is a wonderful story about a girl named Mia. Mia is a seventeen-year-old girl who plays the cello, and has an older boy friend. She has had an audition for Julliard, and has many chances for fame. But, one snow day, her parents decide to take a family ride in the car. Driving down the road, life feels good. That is until her parents car in in a head-on collision. She has to deal with the pain of losing her parents, and she also has to deal with recovering from the crash. It's a GREAT read.
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| Kayla |
| To Catch a Pirate by Jade Parker |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It's a good book!
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| Lael |
| Evermore by Alyson Noël |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was about immortals, not vampires. I loved the character Ever and mysterious Damen. The plot was not that complex but the characters were.
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| Sweetiepie1616 |
| Into the Woods by Lyn Gardner |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
With no parents to protect them, Storm and her sisters, Aurora and Anything (yes, that's her name!) have no choice but to flee into the woods-with the evil Dr. DeWilde's hungry pack of wolves snapping close at their heels. Any gets captured, Aurora as well, later on, and Storm has to save her sisters or live with the guilt of abandoning them for the rest of her life.
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| Sweet Sara |
| Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was one of the best reads that I have experienced in a while. Witty and sensual, this book had me captured at the first sentence. Amazing and extremely fitting for the teenage mind, I recommend this book to anyone who loves vampires, teen romance, and thrilling plots.
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| Sweetiepie1616 |
| Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A very well-written and haunting story.
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| Anthony |
| Thirteenth Child (Frontier Magic Book) by Patricia C. Wrede |
| Rating: 2 Stars |
Starts off slow.
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| Emily |
| Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This has been the hardest Twilight book for me to get through, but it has started to pick up a little. I'm interested to see how it all ends.
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| Colombian |
| Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I like this book because it makes you think about how other people/teens think about their self cause of their parents ...
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| Shirley |
| Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Great book! It has everything you could want from a book!
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| Cass H. |
| Graceling by Kristin Cashore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is one of my favorites of all times. A romance lover's must read. The connection between the two main characters, Katsa and Po, was so incredible. I could read this book again and again!
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| Bridget |
| It's Not Easy Being Mean by Lisi Harison |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love her entire series of The Clique. They rock; I hope she keeps writing more books cause if she writes em i will read em.
This is the 7th book of The Clique series. I believe I've read the first 7. They are all amazing.
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| Megan |
| Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was really good, and I liked the adventure it took you through. Where one love was twisted and one just beginning. It would have received five stars but I found the ending lacking closure.
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| Hannah |
| New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I love NEW MOON, its my favorite in the Twilight Saga. Even though it has very little Edward, I think Jacob makes up for it! I can't WAIT to see the movie! November is WAY too long to wait!
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| Hannah |
| Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The last in the Song of the Lioness series. Its an oldy but a goody! I love Tamora Pierce's books, and have to re-read them often!
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| Carissa |
| Specials by Scott Westerfield |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The last in Tally Youngblood/Uglies Trilogy (the last that features Tally as the main protagonist) has a different feel than the first two. While continuing the story that Pretties left off, Tally is once again changed against her will and left to fight the ultimate monster, herself and the lesions in her brain that continue to bar her from who she really is and who she wants to be. The theme of prejudice and how your appearance, in the end, doesn't define who you are continues to echo in SPECIALS, as it did with the first two. In short, very good and as always, thought provoking.
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| Jordan |
| Graceling by Kristin Cashore |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is the story of Katsa, a girl who has been born with the power to kill. Gracelings, people with special talents (like her), are generally not trusted to begin with, and her specific talent makes her very few friends. When she meets a young man graced with fighting, though, she finds someone she can connect with. Soon, Katsa and her new friend find themselves traveling across the known world in order to solve a mystery that may prove deadly. I read this book on a recommendation from my librarian, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well written and, for the most part, kept my attention nicely.
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| Paige |
| Wings by Aprilynne Pike |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is an excellent debut. I can't wait for the next book!
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| Katie |
| Quaking by Kathryn Erskine |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Amazing!
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| Jessica S. |
| If I Stay by Gayle Forman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book was very good, and I would recommend it to all girls.
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| Amanda |
| A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book is excellent! It is a little science-fiction-y, but I really enjoyed it. There is a little bit of math components and I really began to love the main characters. Meg is funny, relatable, and she becomes like a friend as you read the book.
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| Morgan |
| Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull and Brandon Dorman |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
FABLEHAVEN could possibly be one of the best fantasy quartets I've ever read. It's about a brother and a sister, Seth and Kendra, whose grandparents own a magical preserve that homes mythical creatures from fairies to centaurs. It really does look like a kid's series, but it's SO well written.
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| Cheyenne |
| Hunger by Michael Grant |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Very good and very inspiring.
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| Bridget |
| The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It is a great story about the struggles of being a plus size girl.
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| Dominique |
| Pendragon by D.J. MacHale |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I have never been a reader of books over 100 pages long but after reading MacHales' first book, I went back to the library got as many as I could grab and stayed up for two nights reading this wondrous series. (you'll have to find it yourself for details so I wont spoil the story.)
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| Whitney |
| Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Great Sci-Fi novel!
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| Liz |
| Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It's a typical Dessen novel. Its light, carefree, and draws you in. I absolutely LOVE it!
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| Ashley |
| Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
INKDEATH was extremely suspenseful and exciting while still being funny and enjoyable. Every page leaves you wanting more, you never know what may happen next. It has fairies, giants, humans, and evil little book readers. It was an extremely good book and I would recommend it to anyone. (But you have to read the first two of course, INKHEART and INKSPELL)
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| Cara |
| Evermore by Alyson Noel |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I'm only on page 30 but it is the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it i can just not put it down!
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| Krista |
| The Book of Luke by Jenny O'Connell |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Right now, it's a super cute read that is perfect for the summer!
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| Stephanie |
| Pure by Terra Elan McVoy |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It was a typical teenage story that mostly based itself around friendship and family. Not the best.
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| Stephanie |
| Wings by Aprilynne Pike |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I normally do not read supernatural novels, but this one stole my attention. It was authentic and rich. Loved it.
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| Saintsalike |
| The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Such a great read. I'm nerdy, so I could definitely relate to all the comic book and other references in the novel. A great debut; I can't wait to read more from this author.
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| Stephanie |
| If I Stay by Gayle Forman |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
I have never read anything like it before. The only slight problem I had with it was that the whole story took place in the same day.
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| Stephanie |
| Slam by Nick Hornby |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
It was not the best I have ever read, but it was interesting and captured my attention.
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| Stephanie |
| Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was an extremely powerful and emotional novel. This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it.
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| Ashley |
| Looking for Alaska by John Green |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is definitely one of my favorite books!!! It was extremely well written and I was unable to set it down. This book changed the way I look at things.
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| Jessie |
| Envy by Anna Godbersen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I really enjoyed the 1st books and this one was no exception!
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| Stephanie |
| Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best books I have ever read. The chemistry between the main character and Jonah Griggs is unforgettable.
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| Nemanja |
| Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A scary good mystery/horror novel.
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| Stephanie |
| Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best novels I have ever read about love, loss, and friendship. It was a powerful book that made me cry in the end.
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| Sarah |
| City of Bones by Cassandra Clare |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This series is right next to Harry Potter for me. This is the first angel YA novel I've ever read, and I love it! It's a bit of a romance, with the two of the main character, but it is also very funny and is jam-packed with action. Cassandra's writing is very detailed, so it's like your in New York seeing all these events going on.
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| Kaylie |
| Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Mead creates characters who are very real and very humorous. Rose, Christian, Adrian- the sarcastic ones. Lissa, Dimitri, Mason- the lovable ones.
Each page kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time, and I never stopped wanting more. The books captivated me, and I couldn't stop thinking about them even after i finished reading them.
The author leaves a devastating cliffhanger at the end of the third book, SHADOW KISS, but that just makes the anticipation for the release of the fourth book, BLOOD PROMISE, increase. This series is amazing and the rest of the novels coming out will be just as great. I highly recommend this book, but only if you're willing to become obsessed with yet another vampire novel.
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| Kaylie |
| Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
The author isn't afraid to show the cruelty of harsh reality, but there wasn't a time where I wanted to stop reading. Two opposites attract in this novel, but readers soon find out that they weren't as different as they thought. Very good book.
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| Kaylie |
| My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Depressing, yet realistic and beautiful. I cried most of the time reading this, but it was very much worth it. Much better than the movie. Highly recommended to read.
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| Kaylie |
| Night World Series by L.J. Smith |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Old novels, but by reading them I could barely tell they were written several years ago. The author is very descriptive, and it's easy to imagine the events and the characters. I fell in love with these three novels in the series and cannot wait until the next novel, STRANGE FATE, is released.
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| Kaylie |
| The Host by Stephenie Meyer |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
As good as the Twilight Series. Meyer creates a fictional world that will have you believing in it by the end. Very long, but very worth the read. I give it two-thumbs up.
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| Bethany |
| Young Warriors: Stories of Strength by Tamora Pierce and Josepha Sherman |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
This is a collection of short stories about young warriors. Features many different authors and lets you sample their writing styles. Some of the stories were way too weird for me, but others were good and let me look into the author's other books they had written.
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| Marina |
| When it Happens by Susane Colasanti |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This book was amazing! I love how it's written in a two person perspective so it alternates between Sarah and Tobey's point of view. It shows you how if two people are destined to be together, it will happen. You just don't know exactly when.
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| Amante dei Libri |
| Sunshine by Robin McKinley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best vampire books I've ever read. When the baker known as Sunshine goes to a cabin by a lake to think, she's kidnapped by vampires. As the story progresses, not only do you fall in love with the narrator's voice, you also get hungry for the descriptions of the foods she bakes. An all-time favorite.
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| Kristen |
| Graceling by Kristin Cashore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Best fantasy I have read in a long time. Strong female heroine, some love interest, and lots of action!
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| Suveda |
| Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I loved this book! After reading this book, I realized that I could be a part of several worlds, not just into one single category...sort of like the character Maggie-i can be smart, and love clothes, that sort of thing.
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| Stephanie |
| Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
One of the best books I have ever read. The chemistry between the main character and Jonah Griggs is unforgettable.
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| Nicole |
| Night World by L. J. Smith |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I give the Night World series by L. J. Smith 5 stars. I absolutely love the way that she writes and the plots that unfold throughout all three volumes. I liked how there was fighting action mixed with the discovery of new romance.
It wasn't until the third volume that I realized that there were no stories told from a guy's point of view. This fact saddened me a little, but nonetheless, I still rate it 5 stars.
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| Nour |
| The Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Grabs the reader's attention and the plot is really interesting filled with many twists and turns. The characters are very 3-D which makes the reader connect and interact with them more.
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| Haiden |
| The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
A great story about a gentlewomen
trapped on a ship with a cruel captain and a desperate crew who want nothing more than to accuse her of a murder she didn't commit. A story of strong actions; it is a great book for anyone (10 and over) to read.
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| Chelsie |
| The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a great teen book the characters are interesting but lovable and you are never quite sure who is good and who are the enemy.
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| Sarah |
| Carpe Diem by Autumn Cornwell |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This book is a magnificent tale of adventure and a little romance mixed in. The story teaches you to go your own way and follow your own dream. Vassar Spore is an over achiever with a GPA of 5.3. Her life was planned and simple until she got a call from her grandmother. Her grandmother blackmails her parents into spending her precious summer backpacking through Southeast Asia. Will she be able to find out the big family secret?
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| Kaycee |
| This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This was probably my second favorite Dessen book. Very good storyline and growth within the characters.
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| Jessie |
| Graceling by Kristin Cashore |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
Katsa is a Graceling, someone given a particular supernatural gift, distinguished by her different-colored eyes. Katsa's Grace is a rare one; she is Graced with killing. Since she was a child, she has been deadly, and this has left her isolated from much of society. She is used as a crude weapon by her uncle, the king, sent to twist the arms of those who cross him. Great book read it!
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| Beth |
| All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque |
| Rating: 3 Stars |
I just read this book last night. I guess I had been thinking that it would be kind of boring, but when I picked it up, it was really hard to put it down. I didn't like it especially because it was so sad, but it showed me how bad war really is and how sometimes people don't realize how bad it is. It kind of helped me to understand the lives of soldiers back during the first World War.
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| Claire |
| The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a great book. I had to read it for school, but I ended up liking it so much. It's a short read, and it's really worth it.
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| Claire |
| Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
This is a really good book. It started off a little slow and confusing, but I really liked the plot line and couldn't put it down.
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| Kaycee |
| Ink Exhcange and Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I read them both right in a row. In comparison I enjoyed WICKED LOVELY more, but they were both great faerie stories. Anyone who enjoys darker faerie books would enjoy this series. They could definitely be compared to Holly Black's faerie books.
I bought FRAGILE ETERNITY and cannot wait to start it.
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| Kaycee |
| Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
It was a very short and easy read, but very hard to put down. The story kept you going, but the ending was heartbreaking.
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| Harriet |
| The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
An amazing read. I got sucked in straight away. Some parts are a bit distressing but the whole book is so inspiring. I definitely recommend it!
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| Harriet |
| The Book Theif by Markus Zusak |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
I fist started reading the book expecting it to be bad, I had nothing else to read so I kept on reading it. And then I couldn't stop reading it. It's probably one of the best books I've ever read (and I've read a lot); In my top five best books. I don't just recommend it, I think everyone should read it because it doesn't matter what genre your into.
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| Maria |
| I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone by Stephanie Kuehnert |
| Rating: 4 Stars |
Awesome book! Emily's struggles, especially with her mother's abandonment, were very emotional and the rock and roll made the book really interesting!
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| Cece mc |
| What Happened to Cass McBride? by Gail Giles |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
This is a really good book. The book has three main characters, the kidnapper, Cass, and the detective. The book is told from the pass to the present. two kids from a broken home, mom pushing them, calling them names etc. but she really picks on the youngest son, David, and when the oldest son moves out, David's problems get worst. His brother, Kyle gives him advice to ask out a girl, that his mother will approve of, but when the girl, Cass, rejects him and he finds a crushing note, it kills him. Literately, David kills himself and to avenge his death, his brother Kyle kidnaps Cass and almost kills his mother. I've enjoyed this book and all it's twists and turns. Discover how one notes puts two people in there grave.
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| Alejandra |
| The Noah Confessions by Barbara Hall |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
THE NOAH CONFESSIONS is a story about Lynnie Russo, who on her 16th birthday expects a car, but instead receives her mother's old charm bracelet. To get back at her father for giving her such a gift, she ditches school and goes to the beach to learn to surf. The rebellion leads to her father giving her a long letter written by her mother. She begins to read it and is sucked into the secret life her mother lived. An excellent read for those intrigued with mystery.
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| Kaycee |
| Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
It was such an unimaginable storyline, but completely gripping from the start. It was a very easy and fast read. It was great.
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| Sasmitaa<3 |
| Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause |
| Rating: 5 Stars |
When i first read the first 5 chapters... the book was so detailed... and it really looked as if.. she took sooooo many years to write. That's how good it was. It was good when the romance kicked in! It was like I was there the whole time! I bet if you read this book... you would feel the same way- as if your right there- so i recommend this book to people of age 13 and up!
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