4th and 5th Period Book Talks by https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f Post your book recommendation (following all instructions on ItsLearning) here! :) en-us 2022-01-06 15:29:44 UTC 2023-01-06 16:31:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Tanay S 100031735 https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433772259 Best book that I have read is Hell Divers by Nicholas Smith. 

If you like sticking to long term triologies and series, you would love this book. With a lot of mysteries in this dystopic world its  set in, it would be the best book if this interests you. 

Me, personally, I liked this book because I have an interest in dystopic books. I like book that are set in the future. The writing and imagery is good and it will be fun .]]> 2023-01-04 16:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433772259 Catherine Nowak https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433775886  

 

If you like psychological thrillers and mysteries, you will love this book!

I loved “the twin” by Natasha Preston because it was fascinating to see the dynamic between the two sisters. Ivy was able to manipulate iris by aggravating her until she lashed out, then acting all concerned and confused as to why iris was upset. It was also interesting to see iris slowly piece the truth together. Ivy is a chillingly accurate depiction of a remorseless manipulator. She isolates the victim (iris) and causes a rift between iris and her friends and boyfriend. Even their father doesn’t understand what’s happening. 

]]> 2023-01-04 16:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433775886 Jacob LeCompte https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433776990 If you like the Scythe Series and unpredictable stories, you'll love this book! 
I really liked this book because Neal Shusterman makes really meaningful books. He really brings the characters to live and bring true meaning to the theme and plot. All of his books are truly unpredictable and his series books all connect without ruining his past books. ]]> 2023-01-04 16:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433776990 Enrique Canales https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433777665 The Summer We Forgot by Caroline George

This book was a very interesting read that follows a group of teens who are not too dissimilar to the power rangers from the original series in a murder-mystery story to find out what happened at a summer camp two years ago. This book really spoke to me as it allowed me to see how two people can interact with and see the same stimuli and yet react completely differently to them. It is interesting to see how simple the book makes the human mind's thoughts and actions and yet how much it reveals through simple interactions between characters and their environment. Its a book that doesn't take itself seriously and yet the plot is very serious. If you like suspense this is a great book.]]> 2023-01-04 16:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433777665 Lance Keehn https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433781154 The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne collins
If you like Dystopian Fiction and Underdog stories, you’ll love this quadrilogy!
I really loved this book because it is a dystopian future in which citizens are forced to watch and partake in a battle royale style competition each year, or face starvation. The main protagonist is a poor, female resident of a coal mining region, but she is willing to do what is needed to save her family. I appreciated that character deaths are actually meaningful, and the nature of the contest actually affects the mental state of the people.

]]> 2023-01-04 16:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433781154 Allison Gary https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433781449 If you like dystopian style books and savior tropes, you’ll love this book!
I really loved this book because I liked to imagine the state of the world around Juliette as she described it. Something that also intrigued me was her wants and needs that she expresses that are so different from the world today, like wanting to see a real bird. The whole savior thing is kind of strong in this book which I didn't really like, but if you can get passed that, than its cool.
]]> 2023-01-04 16:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433781449 Conner Willis https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433781931 Misery by Stephen King

If you're a fan of unforgettable villains and claustrophobic horror, this is a shoe-in for a new favorite.

This book was, in every sense of the word, unforgettable. A writer kidnapped by his biggest fan doesn't seem like a story that could span 100,000 words, but the author soars with very meticulous plots that build through the whole story, almost like slowly putting each piece of the puzzle together. My favorite part though is the villain, Annie Wilkes, who's madness beats down on not only the main character, but the reader as well. Even though the story plays out in the setting of one lonely cabin, Stephen King makes the setting of this book feel like an entire battleground with labyrinths, and where solace is so close, but so far. On top of that, a commentary on writing as a whole, and this book is flagship horror for me, with the length not being overbearing like some of King's more out of hand works, but still packing a scare a page. ]]> 2023-01-04 16:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433781931 Carlos https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433782215 If you like survival and an a good story line, than you would like this book. Its a dystopian book that focuses on surviving in a messed up post apocalyptic-like world. 

I really liked this book because it was realistic and showed that when you are surviving someone else must always suffer for you to thrive. I think if realistic survival interest you this book is for you.]]> 2023-01-04 16:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433782215 Veronica Carrington https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433783693 If you like romance and drama, you will love this book. 

I am not the type to to usually read romance book, I'm usually more with books with more action. When I read this book i related so much to Eleanor with being new and people looking at me funny. I loved how when Park and Eleanor got to actually talk to each other and get to know each other, how much he loved her and wanted to protect her. When people would talk bad about her he would come in to defend her no matter what it was, an how he made her feel loved when she didn't feel that at home. I loved how no matter what anyone said he still had her back.]]> 2023-01-04 16:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433783693 Mariah Franco https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433784167 I love, "It Ends with Us," because this book contains two characters points of views. The first point of view shows a young woman bound to fall in love with a man she thought she knew, and the second point of view was the young man who is trying to find his long-lost love. This book will leave you at the edge of your seat because it begins to become extremely interesting, and you would want to keep reading continuously. ]]> 2023-01-04 16:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433784167 Fatima N. https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433784656 If you enjoy poems and anything about healing then you’ll love this book. 

The book "Healing is a Gift," written by Alexandra Vasiliu is about all these different poems that have different meaning that could help you heal if you are in a dark place. 
I truly think this book is very unique and you can really dig and find different meaning within the poems. 
I also think you can learn different things and truly relate with it to the real world and can help you grow. 
Overall, the book is amazing and I totally recommend reading this book and giving it a try!]]> 2023-01-04 16:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433784656 Cameron Gutierrez https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433784954 If you like "The Handmaids Tail" , "Article 5", and very realistic fiction, then you'll love this book.

I loved this book because of how realistic it is. This book explores a drought in California, highlighting the efforts of survival of a group of teenagers. One thing I LOVED about this book is how relatable it can be, especially to society; it's not one of those books that try to leave real-world stuff out (Maybe for copyright? I don't know). For example, Costco was a big part of it, which helped me imagine the scenes in this book. 

It also gives you an eye-opening way of viewing human life. Such a large part of our society is based on mere access to water, and for so many around the globe, this virtually horrific story is faced daily. It does help you appreciate the life you live in such a developed country and gives you that unique insight that you wouldn't have found otherwise throughout your life.

]]> 2023-01-04 16:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433784954 Julia Gilcrease https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433785972 If you like mystery and suspense, this murder mystery is for you! 

This book explores many different relationships that have been altered due to forgotten memories. Every chapter always ended on a cliff hanger, so it was hard to stop reading. I loved how the characters always stayed true to themselves and worked together. Even though they all had different ideas, they had to come together to solve the murder case. ]]> 2023-01-04 16:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433785972 Zarah Durrani https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433786406 The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 

If you like mystery and romance, you’ll love this book! 

I really liked this book because I love reading fantasy and it's one of the few good mystery fantasy books I’ve read. This book follows Avery Grambs as she strangely inherits a billionaire’s fortune, and she and four brother are left to put the puzzle pieces together on why she is so important. This book keeps you thinking and putting the pieces together with the characters as many more stories unfold about the Hawthorne Brothers and Avery. Overall this book is very fast paced and the author does a good job to keep the plot moving. 

]]> 2023-01-04 16:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433786406 Luis C https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433787319 The best book I read last semester was World War Z, if you enjoy zombies and apocalyptic books, you will definitely enjoy this one.

I really enjoyed the book because of the way that the author: Max Books wrote the novel, he wrote it as an oral story, a collection of sources and people's experience of the zombie apocalypse and what role did they play and what they did to survive. The attention to detail and the way Brooks explained everyone's story with the horror and moody elements really struck out. This book will leave you wanting more and is definitely better than the movie.]]> 2023-01-04 16:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433787319 Emily N https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433787579 To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han.

If you like cheesy romance and drama you'll love this book.
I enjoyed this book because it was a very light happy book instead of a tragedy / serious type book. Even though its more of a happy book, it still tackles serious topics about the world like her heritage, relationships with family, and friends. This books can easily be relatable to anyone because she also is in high school like us. 
This book also has lots of drama and wanting more as you read it.
 ]]> 2023-01-04 17:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433787579 Andrew Gossett P4 https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433787728 The best book I read last semester was GRENADE by Alan Gratz.
If you like war stories and thrilling on the edge of your seat situations, you'd love Grenade!

I really loved Grenade because of the characters Ray and Hideki. The story mainly swaps between the two main characters one being Ray, a young American fighting in the war against Japan and the other being Hideki, a young Okinawan boy being forced to fight the brutal war. To top it off, without spoiling anything, I really enjoyed the ending and I think it fit the situation well.]]> 2023-01-04 17:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433787728 Merab Saim https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433788085 The selection- Kiera Cass
If you like dystopian novels with a strong female lead, then you will love this book!
The selection is not just any romance book, it is a book that is filled with relevant messages and themes. Even though this book is set in another world, it has many topics that are prevalent in our society. You will be presented with mature topics and social issues such as the caste system. This book includes romance, but it also focuses on how feelings can be misinterpreted. Through each page you will find yourself relating to the characters and learning many life lessons. I truly think that this is a valuable read as you will not find yourself being bored!]]> 2023-01-04 17:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433788085 Tarah Martinez https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433789002 If you like The Hawthorne Legacy, by Barnes, Jennifer Lynn. or A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, by Jackson, Holly; you might like this book.


I enjoyed reading "The Inheritance Games" because it had me on my feet the whole time. Each chapter has a new mystery to solve, and new characters being introduced. In this book a Young girl loses her parents in a car accident and is left a huge inheritance of money by a complete stranger, who recently passed. I liked how the author did a good job on sharing the MC's thoughts and feelings, so the reader could really relate, and feel her emotions. Being a teenager like the characters I can relate to some of thief personalities and feelings.]]> 2023-01-04 17:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433789002 sasha quiroz https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433790582 If you like psychotic and strangeness in books then this book might be for you!

I really loved this book because it keeps you interested on what the outcome will be. I like how theres really smart characters that come up with ideas that I wouldn't think of coming up with. The ideas really tie with how they deal with how psychotic the antagonist is.]]> 2023-01-04 17:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433790582 Jude Joby https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433791733 This book was exciting and fun to read because of the storytelling pace and the Character building. This book is about a lonely obese high school boy looking for love. As a boy who is 6ft 2 inches and north of 300 pounds yet he does not seem to be noticed by anyone at school. He decides to join the school's baseball team after pitching perfectly at a wiffleball game. His dad is his hometown's most famous athlete. ]]> 2023-01-04 17:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433791733 Abigail H https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433792542 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is for you if you enjoy the never ending idea of Humans vs. Aliens.

 What makes this book Unique; Battle school varying from teenagers your age, and children half that. From relatable petty drama in children, to a war on this side of the universe. I loved how you could relate to Ender through his struggles, and seeing how he handled pressure like people our age. I guarantee this book is a unique page turner with an ending you never saw coming. ]]> 2023-01-04 17:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433792542 Lucian Adams https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433794200 If you like significant historical figures and activism to oppose racial inequality, you'll love this book! 

This book recounts the life of famous activist Malcolm X and his experience as a young black man in the mid-20th century, his time in prison, his conversion to Islam, and his accomplishments as an individual before his assassination in 1965. Walter Dean Myers (the author) accounts Malcolm's life accurately in an easily digestible and enjoyable way, making for a simple and informative read.]]> 2023-01-04 17:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433794200 Nicholas Camacho https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433795103 If you often take deep looks within your self and question tradition you definitely want to read this book. 

The main character in this book is so relatable she normal everyday thoughts that I've sought after in so many other books... To see someone who thinks like me! She searches after romance and friendship in her school and job which is cool because this book gives a very wide look into her life. This book goes through highs and lows that will throw any reader around.]]> 2023-01-04 17:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433795103 Allina Selves https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433796968 If you like mystery and gore, then you will love this series!
I really liked this book because this book keeps you on your toes and you never know who to trust in the book. This book at a lot of twists and turns and the author makes some things very obvious but even those things can mean something completely different. I love how the author makes you go on this journey in this small town murder like you are the true person solving this case.]]> 2023-01-04 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433796968 Leslie Garcia https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433796993 Renegades by Marissa Meyer

If you like superheroes and the conflict with power, you’ll love this book!

This book and its series have become one of my favorites because it digs deeper into the superhero world about how the two differences in opinion between the heroes and villains work out. There is in-depth thinking behind how power can cause corruption and if what we see is true. Another exciting aspect is that the main character is in the villain's perspective, making you see their world outlook. It brings the question of the reason behind their actions and if all villains are as evil as they seem.
]]> 2023-01-04 17:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433796993 Kausav Adhikari https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433868156 i Liked this book for its Absurdly cheesy story, so if you love cheesy and bad books that are so bad is good, here's the book for you! 

this book follows our main protagonist Sunny, he is a DnD nerd and his only two friends are the same, as the story progresses, we get to watch as sunny gets caught in his lies, that would soon change his life forever. we watch as the most unrealistic scenarios occur and sunny defeats the odds by getting out of situations that would be considered taboo by most writers, this book is enjoyable in a way where your not expecting the best book, but a ok one. if your into these kinds of books, than go ahead and read! but be warned, this book will hurt you insides, and take a part of you soul as a souvenir!]]> 2023-01-04 18:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433868156 June Paquin https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433887556 This book will appeal to you if you enjoy reading tales about difficult love and unpredictable plots.

I adored this book because of the author's meticulous attention to detail. The author does an outstanding job of illustrating various perspectives of mental illness in this difficult and realistic novel about an adolescent who suffers with it. Additionally, the story's main character finds himself in an extremely intricate falsehood, revealing the reality of lying. This book piques your interest with its surprising turns and unpredictability.


]]> 2023-01-04 18:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433887556 isabella gutierrez https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433891495 if you like books that are made into netflix shows and a hot psycho protagonist, you will love this book. i loved this book because of the way the author tries to justify the main character's sinister actions. i also really liked it being in first person because of how you really get to go into a psychopath's mind and really get to understand his motives and reasoning behind his actions. in my opinion between the show and the book i enjoyed both. the way the characters are written makes it able to really analyze them and possibly relate to them which i do relate to one of the characters in the book (not the psychopath dont worry)]]> 2023-01-04 18:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433891495 Allyson Grayson https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433891760 You would love this book if you like mystery and strong, confident female characters.

 I really liked this book because the suspense of being in safety, and the struggles of family issues are very captivating. This book has so many plot twists and mind-puzzling problems that the author wants you to solve. I was able to relate to this book in many ways, struggling with my parent's divorce, lying, and manipulation all took place in this book. Which I had dealt with in my childhood. Not only is this book relatable but it's very entertaining and you feel like you're in the book with them. I really recommend reading, "The last thing he told me", by Lura Dave.]]> 2023-01-04 18:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433891760 Evalyn Brooks https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433891921 If you like suspense and thrillers, you'll love this book!

I really loved this book because it kept me on the edge of my seat. Our main character, Lowen, is an aspiring writer who uncovers dark secrets of one of her favorites authors while trying to pursue her dream. It was most definitely one of the most interesting reads I picked. The more that's discovered, the more you want to read and find the truth. Not to mention the mind-boggling plot twist. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433891921 Hailey Bearor https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433893678 If you like romance and adventures then you will fall in love with this book 

Mostly any teenage girl loves a good romance book. And I am one of those teenage girls. This book has a great description of what true love really is. This book isn't just about romance and true love, it is also family struggles that both of the main characters go through. The author describes the way the characters feel and think as if you are those characters. It is a well written book and a book I would definitely recommend to someone.]]> 2023-01-04 18:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433893678 Jodie Cao https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433895365 A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

If you like feeling understood and teenage love stories, you'll love this book!

I enjoyed this book because it was able to express the common issue of parental pressure towards school and compulsion for a successful future. Intertwined with a dramatic yet relatable teen love story, the two main characters indulge in a romance that has a history of rivalry between the two families. Whilst connecting with every inconvenience life throws their way, the two are able to mend broken family bonds and develop a beautiful flourishing relationship. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433895365 PJ Dailey https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433895831 If you like World War 2 and Historical fiction, you'l love this book!

I'll really loved this book because it greatly illustrates how curiosity killed this cat. This book follows a boy named Bruno who is the son of the Nazi leader at Auschwitz who is clueless to the world around him because of his innocence. From reading this book, you will have a deeper understanding of human nature and how an environment influences human behavior.]]> 2023-01-04 18:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433895831 Tony Phan 100032846 https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433897180 If you like Dystopian Fiction and complex themes, you'll love this book!

I really loved this book because the world the people are living in the book is so much different from ours, with much more advance technology. The world that they are living in is perfect, even death isn't a problem. The plot of the book really caught my eye because since death isn't a problem, overpopulation is, and the way they handle it is scary to me but is normal in the book. This book also has a small aspect of romance because the two main characters are forced to fight one another for their lives, but neither of them want to because they care for one another.]]> 2023-01-04 18:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433897180 Hailie Hodges https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433898461
"Charming as a Verb" by: Ben Philippe

I really loved this book because I think it's really relatable to my age group and in general a situation that many of us face and are facing. The main character Henri Haltiwanger is a smart, 4.0 student in a prestigeous high school that has requirements to attend. He faces a lot of big character struggles that overall affect his mindset and honesty, majority of these problems being connected to his future and the college that his parents wawnt him to attend. I think this book is personally really relatable to a lot of highschool students, especially because of the pushy parents and unrealistic expectations. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433898461 Anh Nguyen https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433899965 If you like a dystopian with incredible world building and slow burn romance you'll love this book!
I really loved this book because all of the characters themselves were written out very thoughtfully. Each of the characters had a heart wrenching backstory which gave light to why the characters acted the way they did. But as time progresses, each character had character development. The protagonist is Kaz, but the book switches the POV alot, therefore the reader would create a deep connection with the other characters as well. I just adore how the book can be related to situations like today, as both touched on topics about racism, social struggles, and discrimination. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433899965 Jath Alison https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433900549 Truly Devious - Maureen Johnson

If you like murder mysteries and boarding school, you'll love this book!

I liked this book because of the main character, Stevie. While the story isn't told from a first person perspective, much of the narration still plays itself to sound more like Stevie herself. As a self proclaimed detective, Stevie is very observant and carefully makes infrences using her observations in addition to her prior knowledge. The writing reflects this by providing the reader with observations on the things around her, as well as her thoughts and actions. Aditionally, Stevie and the supporting cast of characters are all likeable and add color to the book. Overall, the book has a good amount of mystery, drama and enough comedy to make it an enjoyable read.]]> 2023-01-04 18:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433900549 Kevin H0 https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433900633  If you like books with mystery and adventure this book is an eye opener.
 
 This book has amazing world building it takes me right into the world and makes it feel as if I had gone through with the struggles of the characters. The lore and history make me question how it had happened. This book connects it's history from then to what is currently happening with the main character. It uses the surroundings to further support what characters do and interact.

]]> 2023-01-04 18:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433900633 sai Dungala https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433901775 If you like comedy and history, you'll love this book!

I really liked this book because of its unique storytelling. The way the author wrote the experiences through the main character junior was very different than other books. it had a funny side to it but also described the troubles Native Americans had to go through. the troubles and experiences junior had to go through moving into a new school. he had to go through a lot of problems with courage and confidence.]]> 2023-01-04 18:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433901775 Andre Le https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433901907 If you like religious and cliff hangers, you will like this book. 
I really like this book because of how it's telling us a story of a religious story, and of how it's based off of a true story, but it's just using a different of characters, but there is also some cliff hangers on that the author had putted into the story, which would lead you to wondering to what is going to happen afterwards]]> 2023-01-04 18:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433901907 Cathlin Nguyen https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433902850 If you enjoy internal struggles and a hint of romance, you’ll definitely enjoy this intense book!

I really enjoyed this book because it shows the internal struggle many people go through and how it affects others even if it isn’t purposeful. This book is about young teenage boy battling his issues of being easily irritable (anger issues) while trying to control his life. His constant and repetitive actions have lead him through a series of unfortunate evnts while also hinting a bit of romance to spice it up. This book will leave you on your seat’s edge, burrowing through the intense scenes as you further adventure into this novel.

]]> 2023-01-04 18:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433902850 Laurynn Ortega https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433903204 If you like romance and powerful DV survivors this is the book for you!
This book was very interesting to me because its not like a lot of romance stories that you see nowadays. The author didn't make it that when the main character meets a seemingly perfect guy that he's "the one". The story shows variety in different types of love. It shows how even with something so traumatic can make a person more powerful in the end. It also shows how the right person can make life just a little more easier. The love story wasn't just the only plot in the story and i think it makes it even better. The story is a perfect balance of love and healing. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433903204 A. Anderson https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433904316 By Andrew Joseph White

If your looking for a world of battle, where one must struggle to face monsters within, created mainly by the world around them - this book may just be for you.

We open with the main character of our sad tale, Benji, a trans, gay boy, stuck between two worlds. As the world is thrown into ruin and rot, he must fight the desease that devours him and the land around him. His monster within is the creation of doctors that wish to control the world in a religious frenzy. In his quest to escape, a young group of queer teenagers take him in, the leaders knowing of his - inner most sin - they use this to an advantage. Though it remains an internal battle whether he be less abused in this group or the previous he had to see as a home. May the story continue, will it be seen whether Benji can fight his physcial and inner demons, even when the physical may finally consume him, and what people actually care in the in.]]> 2023-01-04 18:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433904316 David Vu https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433905826 The Beginning After The End by TurtleMe

If you like fantasy and action, you’ll love this series!
I really liked this book because it always kept me on edge for what could happen next. I liked the way the author wrote what the characters went through and how it shaped them into what they are. The story telling was also really good and enjoyable for me.
]]> 2023-01-04 18:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433905826 Teddy Garza https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433905857 The Young Elites by Marie Lu
If you like magic and dystopian adventure books you will love this book.

I liked this book because it had a great plot, and was an engaging, intense read. This book followed the story of a girl on a journey to save her sister all while learning to control her newfound powers. This story had lots of twists and turns, and the author did a great job of portraying how her past life really impacted the decisions and her thoughts today. The world created in this book is really interesting, and it is really fun to explore as the main character goes around on her adventure. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433905857 Xavier RF P5 https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433907324 Grand Theft Horse by G. Neri
If you like daring actions and fights for what's right, you'll love this book!
I really loved this book due to the way the story was shown and how it moved. The flow of how we follow our main character, Gail, shows her conflict and reasons for her actions. the best part is that this is based upon a real story that the author has connections with, and due to this we understand the whole reasons and how the process develops in the story.]]> 2023-01-04 18:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433907324 Avelyn Moore https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433908095 If you enjoy reading books about history and the book "Code Talkers", then you'll love this book! I loved this book because it really opened my eyes to what life was like in America during colonial times. It also incorporated the reality of our past, how people disagree with one another. Overall, this was a very good historical fiction book.]]> 2023-01-04 18:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433908095 Anistacia Beatty https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433912176 If you like almost deadly mysteries and unorganized romance, then you will love this book!

I really enjoyed reading this book because it started out with such a heavy emersion. The book starts directly with the story, instead of slowly easing into the events, allowing people to feel the event before explaining what was happening. Then the book slowly backs out of the heavy events, revealing that Cate wasn't really getting kidnapped, allowing the reader a sense of safety to develop within the events, even as they turn to become more dangerous. As Cate's back story develops and falls into place, the reader can truly feel just how much impact her love life can have on her. Overall, the book does an amazing job of allowing the reader to see the impact that simple choices can have on someone. ]]> 2023-01-04 18:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2433912176 Sanjan Khadka SanjanK https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434060663 Swagger by Carl Deuker 

If you like basketball and high school books with kids facing challenges that are relatable you will definitely love this book. '

This book caught my attention in the way that Levi's character and life played out even though he was not the main character. The flow of the book and the way everything moves feels natural and realistic. The character backgrounds were also interesting and played a big part in the plot of the books and choices that were made. One big event happened in a moment that should have been happy but turned difficult that was completely unexpected and shocked me, but it just showed reality and how this is a problem that can happen in real life but nothing ever gets done from it, or people never speak up. So it's interesting to see it be a big part of the book.]]> 2023-01-04 21:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434060663 Edgar Ramos https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434163664 If you like teenagers that have super powers and have real life teenage problems you'll like this book.

This book and its series have been one of the best I've read last semester. as someone that rarely reads and barely enjoys it. I've enjoyed this book because it talks about a teenager with real life problems but with a twist. This teen has power and doesn't even know yet. He doesn't have many friends and gets bullied which happens in many teenagers life. Knowing the fact that being a teenager will have its hard times makes this book good. This book has also taught me that I should always respect people because you never know what they're going through in their life. As the writing may be simple I used this book to teach me how teenagers have their own big problems and how I can be able to help others when they have their own.]]> 2023-01-05 01:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434163664 Haneen Zaid 100031496 https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434626773 The way I used to be by Amber Smith. 

If you like sad but suspenseful books this is the book for you.

I loved this book because it kept me wanting more with every word I read. Eden, the main character, goes through something very traumatic at the hands of someone she thought she loved, someone she thought she could trust, someone who was in her life for the longest time, she didn't know if she could ever trust anyone again. She had to learn how to keep her mouth shut and noticed that even the people who cared about her the most didn't even notice the worst thing that had ever happened to her. This book tells her story and every moment after. I love how this book opens up your mind to these type of experiences and makes you understand that just because someone looks like they're ok and they're happy doesn't mean they didn't go through something terrible in the past.]]> 2023-01-05 13:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434626773 Luis Nigenda https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434852129 Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarod Shusterman

 If you like survival stories with high stakes and ambiguous characters, you've got a book waiting for you.

I loved this book because it took an incredibly chaotic scenario, and placed it into a story with stakes and an interesting cast. While some of the cast took a while to grow on me, when they did they became someone I cheered on to make it to the end. The book does a great job at making you have a conflict between deciding what's best for it's cast, things like "Should they run?" "Should they trust this person?"]]> 2023-01-05 16:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2434852129 Sarah Hines https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2435299943 If you like books about despair and the narrowing beam of hope, this is the book for you. (TW)

This book by Todd Strasser is centered around a group of homeless teens making do on the streets of NYC. The main character, Maybe, plays host to a variety of depressing experiences, such as seeing her friends hurt, trafficked, or even killed. 
When a young girl who looks to be around the age of ten appears in the group, Maybe decides to do her best to put a stop to the despair in what is left of her friend group...
This book, though short and mildly depressing, left a huge impact on me and to this day is one of my favorites. ]]> 2023-01-06 02:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/docornett/ab1203c6lou1j38f/wish/2435299943