Jenny Han is an American author, screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner. She is best known for the book “The Summer I turned Pretty" which she adapted into a TV Series in prime video. She also wrote “To all the boys I’ve loved before” which she adapted into a Netflix film series. 

The book talks about a girl who goes by the name Belly (Isabel real name) that every summer visits her mom’s best friend's beach house in cousin. The Fishers have always made Belly, her mom and her brother feel like family. This summer Belly can feel that it's gonna be a different summer. She is caught in a love triangle with the Fisher Brothers Jeremiah and Conrad and begins to experience problems of growing up, love and friendships. The story grasps the enchanting magic of summer and the sweet moments of the transition from childhood to adulthood. 

Jenny Han has written another amazing book that was able to relate to a lot of teens out there. Her ability to capture the magic of adulthood and growing up makes this book another book worth reading. 

I would rate this book a solid 5/5, and I would definitely recommend this book for teens who are interested in fiction, romance, coming of age and drama

This book is a continuous series that follows with two other books.  If you're into dystopian science fiction novels, there are some other books I would recommend. Such as “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, “Divergent” by Veronica Roth, and “The 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey. These are similar books that fall within the genre and focus on survival. It includes intense action with the unfolding mystery behind the truth. They are also an ongoing sequence.

Overall, this book is a captivating storyline. It features a variety of mystery and twists which makes readers eager to uncover. I would rate this book ⅘ and certainly recommend to anyone interested in face-paced action that includes intriguing mystery. It is definitely worth reading! 

Although it seems like a common teenage summertime romance novel, Michels created a certain depth in the story that makes it much more than a typical romance book. Without a heavy reliance on romance, the story captures Veda's journey to find her own identity and to finally be content with who she is. Although Michels makes it very clear that Veda only partook in this challenge due to her emotional vulnerability, her resilience to fight these lingering feelings for her ex-boyfriend thorughout the whole story is truly touching. Within this journey, Veda learns to take risks while knowing your limitations, celebrate even the small victories, and to embrace the change. These lessons become essential to her as she gradually navigates her challenges and gains the confidence to move on and embrace the complexity of growing up.

Not only the plot is very complex and eganging, but the secondary characters are also well written and often contribute to Veda's characterization. Michels utilizes both of Veda's friends, Mel and Seth, to play a pivotal role of supporting Veda emotionally, taking her out of her comfort zone, and reminding her that she is not defined by her past relationship. The boys Veda kissed are also very important to the storyline, as she explores through her kisses, her desires and boundaries, which later giver her the confidence to fight her bigger conflicts.

Overall, I rate this book a 4/5. 26 kisses has a captivating storyline rich with humor, and with a certain relatability to its teenage audience, as it explores a common struggle within this age range regarding feeling of dependency, the need for validation coming from their first loves, and the common fear of what the future holds.

The book, although slightly repetitive in terms of structure, provides excellent insight into how philosophy differs in various parts of the world, for example, it compares eastern and western thought, which shows for instance, how Confucius focused on societal roles, whilst western philosophers like Socrates had a more individualistic focus. In addition, the book provides great insight into how philosophers have changed over thousands of years, for instance how Plato and Aristotle focused mainly on the nature of existence, whilst philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, over 2000 years later, focused more on ethics and epistemology.

This information-heavy book is filled with clear and easy-to-understand summaries and visuals, making complex philosophical ideas much more accessible to the average person. In my opinion, the main downside of the book is its repetitive structure, as it tends to use the same diagrams and same thought processes for every idea, but overall, I would “The Philosophy Book” a clear ⅘ stars, as it definitely succeeds in its goal of conveying difficult philosophical concepts in the simplest terms for everybody to understand. If you are interested in philosophy and its evolution, this book is nonetheless a perfect read for you.

Anne Frank was a dutch citizen and during her time in isolation, hiding, she recounts the difficulties of living during WWII.

Richmond explores themes of resistance, identity, and sacrifice, showing how doing the right thing is rarely easy in a world ruled by tyranny. Assimilation into tyranny offers safety, a good pay, and a relatively happy life. Heroism offers tragedy, personal loss, and punishment. Yet, the human spirit is indomitable, even in a world full of harsh quotas and death penalties. People take to arms in search for freedom, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

With strong character development, intense plot, and moral dilemmas. This story presents a blunt reminder of the fragility of democracy, and how it takes courage to fight for it, making this book a 5/5. (A strong recommendation)

I would give this book a 5/5 because of how many people could relate to the events happening throughout the story. The book is very emotional and thought provoking because it dives deeper into the different themes of love and shows how love isn't always "perfect" as well as the thoughts going through a young womans head and that maybe that the "person who you love the most, hurts you the most".

Overall, I would give The Game of Lives a solid 5/5 for its compelling storytelling and satisfying conclusion to Michael’s journey. The book masterfully ties up the threads of the trilogy, offering a thrilling and thought-provoking finale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Dashner’s ability to blend high-stakes action with deeper themes of identity, technology, and personal growth makes this a standout conclusion to the series. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fast-paced, immersive science fiction with complex characters and a thought-provoking narrative. It’s definitely worth the read for those who have the time to dive into its gripping world.

The book is a guide to understanding people who cannot be understood. Thomas Erikson, the author, is a corporate psychologist. He narrates his experiences with meeting different people and what he thought of them.

This book is really good if you wish to start learning a bit about psychology and personalities. I rate the book 5/5 stars. It was the first time I read something like this.

Dashner does an excellent job building a world that feels both intriguing and terrifying. The descriptions of the maze, the Glade, and the deadly Grievers (monstrous creatures lurking in the maze) create a vivid and chilling atmosphere. You feel the tension in every chapter as the characters face dangers they barely understand.

The story is fast-paced, with plenty of twists and surprises to keep you turning the pages. Each clue about the maze and its purpose pulls you deeper into the mystery. The way the characters work together—or clash—adds another layer to the story. Thomas is a compelling protagonist with a strong sense of determination, and his relationships with other Gladers, like Newt, Minho, and Teresa, bring emotion to the plot.

What makes The Maze Runner stand out is its ability to keep you guessing. Just when you think you’ve figured out what’s going on, another twist changes everything. It’s a book that keeps you hooked from beginning to end, and it sets up the rest of the series perfectly.

If you enjoy thrilling adventures with complex mysteries, this book is a must-read.

Rating: 4/5

The world-building is one of the book’s strengths. The authors create a bleak, crumbling society where survival is a daily struggle. The details about the harsh environment and the oppressive system help immerse readers in the setting. The contrast between Deedra’s harsh life and Rose’s otherworldly presence adds an interesting dynamic to the story.

However, while the premise is compelling, the execution falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven—some parts drag with excessive descriptions, while others rush through key events. The characters, especially Deedra and Rose, feel underdeveloped at times. While their relationship is central to the story, it lacks depth and emotional impact.

The mystery surrounding Rose is intriguing, but the plot twists are predictable, and some major reveals don’t land as effectively as they could. The story touches on big themes like humanity’s destruction of the planet and the value of life, but it doesn’t explore them as deeply as expected.

After the Red Rain is a creative take on the dystopian genre, but it struggles to balance its ambitious ideas with engaging storytelling. It’s a decent read for fans of post-apocalyptic tales but might leave you wishing for more depth and stronger characters.

Rating: 3/5
The world-building is solid, but the uneven pacing and lack of emotional connection hold it back.

I would rate this book as a 7/10 as although it has extremely large amounts of info, the pacing of the book is extremely off and can be a little difficult to read for long periods of time

I would really recommend this book for people who are really interested in reading the reality of love and how it goes through. This book really shows what happens in a young womens life and how she copes with it after a difficult experience she had which also showed the realistic events that happen after a "break up" or "divorce" and not something fake and simple. I personally would give this book a 5/5 because I loved how I know some women could relate to this and how personal it could get while reading it.

"Ender" Wigging, the protagonist of the story is selected to go to said academy. He is a very unique character, with surprising knowledge, a strong will, and very unexpected behaviour. His life there will defiantly be difficult, filled with unexpected events.

Overall, Card was defiantly a great writer, composing a story full with mystery, suspense, especially with the main character. The topic that caught my eye the most, is being nature verses nurture. To find out more about what I mean by that, reading the book will be necessary. (it is impossible to talk about this without spoilers). So, for all of this, I would give this book a 5/5 (Very strong recommendation).

I rate this book a ⅘ and I would definitely recommend this to other. This is a must read after the foundation of “The Maze Runner” . It continues the story which is slightly more fast-paced but it allows the continuation of more action. The novel explores several themes including survival, trust and sacrifice. The action is relentless which allows the reader on edge with the cliffhangers and twists occurring in the story. It is such an exciting, suspenseful adventure that deepens the story. Although this may not fit with every reader because of constant twist as well as the fast pace. This book is definitely interesting for people who love suspenseful series. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and was not disappointment after the the first book “The Maze Runner”

Shusterman explores themes of corruption, ethics, and human nature, as scythes have a lot of power, being the only people not under the control of the Thunderhead. Gleaning people randomly rather than with bias becomes a big problem, posing ethical dilemmas for most of the scythes, though not the corrupt scythes who cause many problems throughout.

This book is the first in a series of 3, and personally, I would give it 5/5 stars, for its complex yet compelling plot, its tense moral dilemmas, and overall excellent storytelling. I would recommend this book for anybody interested in dystopian novels, and especially for teenagers, considering both of the protagonists being teenagers who subtlety develop feelings for one another.

I would rate this book a solid 4/5 for its emotional and beautiful ending.

I would rate this book a 4/5 as I am not a really big book reader, but this book is quite an emotional and tragic book which is perfect for romance readers. It is a book with the potential to make people cry, especially if vulnerable. Overall, I think "The Fault in Our Stars" is a flavorsome book that is quite relatable, especially if you have cancer.

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Overrall, I would give this book a 4/5, as I believe there are many interesting features inside this book, such as making chapters on the perspectives of different people, in order to allow the reader to understand the crimes from different points of view, and also keeping the mystery of who is the killer until the end, with many plot twists and turns throughout the story. However, it is still important to highlight some flaws of the novel, as it is sometimes too slow-paced, which makes it boring to read and understand, as there are many extended dialogues where the characters utilize formal and complex English.

This book is a non-fiction text that serves as a learning tool to broaden your knowledge about economics. In this scenario, the book also helped me learn about a subject I might be taking in the future, therefore helping me with my decision's.

If I were to rate it, I would give this book a 4.5/5 stars because although it is simplified. Some concepts just float over your head and you have to reread them a few times to understand. For example, I didn't understand the schools of thought in economics for a while until I re-read that section itself a few times.

The book is about a girl named Bella Swan who moves to forks and catches feelings for the mysterious Edward Cullen who is secretly a vampire. The love between them throughout the story is intense but includes of dangers and complications.

The book includes of good ideas and a moody setting, but the writing does feel boring as it is written slow. As well as Bella and Edward's relationship doesn't feel deep, no tension and real love. Some parts are repeated and not everyone will like the characters. I personally preferred the movies more then the book. I will give this book a solid rating of 2/5. Overall it is an okay story. I did expect more from it, since the movie was better

Lu builds a rich, immersive world with a dark and mysterious atmosphere. The descriptions of the Kenettra kingdom, the secretive Dagger Society, and the fearsome Inquisition Axis create a vivid and tense setting. The story’s tone is darker than many other young adult fantasies, making it stand out.

What makes The Young Elites unique is its protagonist. Unlike typical heroes, Adelina is not always good. She is angry, vengeful, and unpredictable, making her a fascinating and complex character. Her journey is filled with difficult choices, and watching her struggle between light and darkness keeps you hooked. The side characters, like the charming Enzo and the cunning Teren, add depth to the story with their own motives and secrets.

The plot is fast-paced, with twists that keep you on edge. Just when you think you know where the story is going, something shocking happens. Lu doesn’t hold back, making sure every chapter feels intense and emotional.

If you enjoy dark fantasy with morally grey characters and unpredictable storytelling, The Young Elites is a must-read. It’s a book that challenges the idea of a hero and pulls you into a world where power comes at a price.

Rating: 4.5/5

"The Uninvited" makes an eerie atmosphere with compelling characters and a twisting plot. I personally enjoy thrillers with a touch of mystery and a remote setting and this book delivers on both fronts so, I would give this a 5/5 and I would recommend this book to whoever also enjoys what I also enjoy,

I rate this book a 5/5. It is a fast-paced, action packed dystopian novel. If you are someone who enjoys books like the Hunger Games or Divergent, this is a must-read. It includes different POV and it alternates between chapters which keeps you on the edge of your seat with the sharp contrast. The story flows smoothly while still being fast-paced with twist and turns. 

Liu Cixin connects hard sci-fi, philosophy, and ethics to create a narrative that is very suspensive. It explores human nature when faced with the unknown. It has some very dark moments, especially in the beginning and certain parts of the story.

The book has a wide range of characters, settings, and plots. A few that are non Chinese, including the alien planet itself. Some things of which are real and some that are not.

Overall, the story is very rich, the characters and connects have great depth, and the imagery used is immaculate. Despite all of this, the book was written in Chinese, and thus I feel like some of the imagery and depth in the words might be lost in translation for certain parts. With references to Chinese history and culture, leaving non Chinese readers a bit lost. But the book overall is perfect for readers who enjoy hard sci-fi with rich world-building. A solid 4/5.

I would rate this book a 5/5. Despite being a romance book, The Fault In Our Stars constantly presents deep themes to the readers and keeps the story unpredictable, as many of the characters presented face terminal diseases, which John Green hints throughout the story that they could potentially die at any moment. The tragic final and all the reflection on parental love from Hazel's parents give an extra to the book, making it much more interesting.

I would give this book a 4.5/5 because I personally love books with sad but nice endings and this ending was enough to make me cry. It shows the traumatic childhood of Levana's and how she would often attempt to find love you has always wanted and power.

Shusterman explores the same themes of corruption, ethics, and human nature as in the first book, showing what people do when confronted with so much power, but with a darker feel than the first installment in the trilogy. Moreover, Shusterman makes the AI even more human, as it seems to deeply care about humanity, whilst bound by its rules to not be able to interact with the Scythedom, building a lot of tension as the Thunderhead knows what to do, but cannot help. There is a lot of dramatic irony, and special is that, the Thunderhead in this way, is in the same shoes as the reader. Between chapters, similarly to the first installment of the trilogy, the Thunderhead's thoughts are shared in journal entries, to highlight just how perfect and unbiased the Thunderhead is; why there is no reason to be afraid of the Thunderhead.

Although the book makes an attempt at creating more thought-provoking plots and has more unpredictable moments, personally, I thought the book was too similar to the first book in the series, "SCYTHE", making it in my eyes quite uninteresting. I would give the book 3/5 stars, as it continues to explore interesting themes, in a dystopian future world, but I find the series too repetitive, which is why I don't plan to read the last book in the trilogy. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book to dystopian fiction lovers, as the dystopia of this trilogy is unique and unlike any other book.