3rd Quarter E3 Independent Novel Review 2024 by Joelle Sanders

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

schankin071 — 2024-02-06 17:22:12 UTC

This book is a coming of age novel with it's intended audience being young adults who may struggle with mental health. In this story we are introduced to Esther Greenwood. She is in a writing scholarship in New York. She survives a traumatic event that happens at a party and goes back home. She then finds out she did not get into the writing program she wanted to get into and starts to spiral.

Lore by Alexandra Bracken - Collin Conley

cconley323_ — 2024-03-10 19:29:41 UTC

Lore is an a fantasy fiction book intended for people 14 and up. Lore is the story of a girl named Lore who lives in a world where every seven years Greek gods are sent down as mortals and must survive until they are allowed back in. this event is called an Agon. If a person kills one of these gods they become that god. Lore's family was killed trying to kill one of the gods, and wants nothing to do with the event. once the agon starts one of the gods requests Lore's help to kill the god that killed lore's parents, and Lore has to decide if she wants to help or not.

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson - Chloe Murray

2024-03-10 19:36:57 UTC

Monday's Not Coming is a Triller/Mystery fiction novel written for ages 14+. The books goes through 2 different timelines, "The Before" and "The After". Monday is the name of Claudia Coleman's best friend. On the first day of their 8th grade year, Monday does not show up. Which is really unlikely of her. She never ended up coming to school, which made Claudia go on the hunt to figure out what really happened to Monday. Through the easy and hard times through this investigation, Claudia discovers deep secrets that reveal a shocking truth to Monday's life. The only problem is, no one will help or believe anything Claudia says/do.

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson

2024-03-10 20:06:16 UTC

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder is a crime mystery book. It is about a Sal who is accused of murder years ago and was suspected that he killed himself. The whole town, even his own family believe that he is the killer, however his brother Ravi and an acquaintance of him named Pippa doesn't think so. Pip started her investigation that led her to possible suspects, however who would have thought that the killer of Sal's girlfriend is someone that she never thought of? If you are really interested about solving mysteries, I totally recommend this book.

-Winnie Vergara

Keesha's House By Helen Frost - Victor Rentas Molina.

2024-03-11 05:35:43 UTC

keesha's House is a realistic fiction book that talks about the problems of troubled teens with unstable families. It's intended for teens who need help getting out of unstable situations that they should not have to worry about at that stage in their life. Whether it be unsupportive families, or just plain abusive, Keesha was able to help the troubled teens out and help them heal from their past issues and improve who they are. Even though the neighborhood and school kids know it as Keesha's House, its not actually hers, Keesha was able to help the teens out with the help of a guy named Joe. Joe was once of those kids who needed somewhere to stay, and somewhere to feel safe. "As long as you need to" was what his Aunt Annie said to him, and now he is doing the same for other teens who may find themselves in need. Overall I think this was a pretty good read, just because of the fact that it talks about modern issues that are very common and issues that make teens now feel like they are not accepted and like they have no one to come to. I would definitely recommend it to someone else, 10/10.

The Right Side of Reckless by Whitney Grandison

2024-03-11 13:48:51 UTC

The Right Side of Reckless is a romance novel. It shifts between the two point of views of Guillermo and Reagan throughout the story. They live opposite lives, Guillermo getting arrested and put on probation, while Reagan is focused on school and figuring out her life. They both end up at the same school and community service center. Guillermo and Reagan get closer, but Guillermo has sworn to stay away from girls because of his past and Reagan has a boyfriend who is the star football player. As the year goes on they get closer, but they need to decide on their priorities. -Nina Schindler

Reminders of Him By Collen Hoover - Alexis Merritt

2024-03-12 18:49:02 UTC

Reminders of him starts by Kenna Rowan coming back to the town her boyfriend had lived and grew up to start over and regain custody of her daughter. While there shes is a complete outsider. she has no one and no place to live or even work. While looking for a job she met ledger, her boyfriends best friend, and he blamed her for everything that happened, but he did feel bad and give her a job so she could find a place to live. Her boyfriends parents and ledger had custody of her daughter, Diem, and Kenna is absolutely not allowed near her. As the book goes on ledger is consistently brought back to Kenna, and their walls start coming down and ledger finds out the truth about her past and how hard she is on herself. He takes her under his wing no matter how upset he is over his bestfriend, Scotty.

Enduring Freedom By Jawad Arash and Trent Reedy-Zachary Felder

2024-03-12 19:14:04 UTC

The book is about how two men fought in Afghanistan after 9/11 attacks. It was from two pov's one from USA and one from Afghanistan to tell their side of the story. The two men came together from two different backgrounds to fight an enemey that they dont know much about. Joe was a high school student who went to Afghanistan with the militarys to help gain revange on the group who did the attacks. Baheer lived in Afghanistan during the attacks and had live under the rule of this group and wanted to help America fight them. The story surrounded these two men fighting in the country and train of Afghanistan.

Another Day by David Levithan

2024-03-12 23:20:44 UTC

Another Day is a young adult romance fiction. It has

three main characters: Rhiannon, Justin and A.

Rhiannon is a young girl who is the girlfriend of

Justin. A is just an entity who changes bodies everyday

and doesn't really have its own identity. One day A is inside

of Justins body and he immediately falls in love with Rhiannon.

A and Rhiannon then go on a journey figuring each other out

and if a relationship with each other is possible all while dealing

with Justin and other problems along the way.

-Aneyah brown

Long way down by Jason Reynolds

mreyes842 — 2024-03-13 02:06:06 UTC

Is a book about a 15 year old kid named will.

will is faced withe grief of his brother passing due to gun violence. will enters an elevator possessing a gun in where he is faced with 7 ghost. These ghost represent passed victims of murder due to gun violence. these ghost face will with the question if he should avenge his brother.-Mauricio Reyes

Deathless Divide - Alex Williams

2024-03-13 13:40:08 UTC

Deathless Divide is a book set during the Civil War, where in the middle of it the dead start rising and start an apocalypse. A teenage girl named Kate has to survive as an African American during the Civil War and a zombie apocalypse, facing dangers from the living and dead. After being forced to go to a racist town as a bodyguard, the town is overrun and she has to escape and try to stay alive. While doing this, she is also trying to hunt down a scientist who is obsessed with trying to make a vaccine and in the process is infecting towns and destroying them. Her goal is to put an end to it.

Skyward - Brandon Sanderson

2024-03-13 16:04:29 UTC

Skyward is a book that is set in the far future where humans have left earth behind. In the book we follow a teenage girl named Spensa who must break societal norms to become who she wants to be. She is defying the government to make her dreams come true. She is fighting an alien race who is constantly trying to destroy her people. - John Dittmar

Chaos Theory by Nic Stone

2024-03-13 16:13:28 UTC

Chaos Theory is a realistic fiction book intended for readers ages 14 and up. This story is told in two different perspectives. One in the character of Shelbi Augustine, the other in Andy Criddle. Shelbi is a character who is really smart, nice, and does everything right. Andy is a character who is struggling with his mental health. The story is a romance of the two teens who are sort of opposites but meet and fall in love. Their romance started when Andy got sentenced to service with his dad that Shelbi volunteers at. This stories all about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and falling in love in this time. Hence the title Chaos theory. This book does a great job of combining depression and addiction with love and friendship.

-Carter Stover

Lore By Alexandra Bracken - John Brown

2024-03-13 18:16:37 UTC

Lore is a fantasy adventure book. It takes place in New York City. Every seven years an event called the agony begins. Where nine gods are forced to roam the earth as mortals, being hunted but ancient beasts who will get the god's powers in exchange for killing them. Lore, the main character, left the life of ancient gods and the agony behind long ago. With a new agon beginning, she is seeked out by two people still bound to the agon. The alliance they form is a way for them all to leave the agon behind forever, but may come at a priceless cost. I would recommend this book to anyone who read Percy Jackson as a kid, or anyone who is interested in mythology or fantasy.

Shelter by Harlan Coben

2024-03-13 22:30:49 UTC

Shelter is a thriller book. the book follows a highschool student, mickey bolitar who is coping with the loss of his parents. He has to live with his uncle and start a new life at a new school. he becomes friends with ashley who randomly vanishes. this brings mickey to a mystery he is determined to solve. along the way he finds many secrets about his family and the world around him.

-abby woodson

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone by JK Rowling

2024-03-14 00:31:27 UTC

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone follows Harry Potter as he discovers he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he learns about his past and his connection to Voldemort. Alongside his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry uncovers a plot to steal the Sorcerer's Stone, a powerful magical artifact. Through bravery, Harry confronts Voldemort and prevents him from obtaining the stone, blocking his plans for immortality. The school year concludes with Harry recognized as a hero. He then prepares for the next year at hogwarts and the challenges he may face.-Dominic Hopkins

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

2024-03-14 16:29:51 UTC

Thunderhead takes place right after the end of the first book in the trilogy "Scythe", so hard to avoid spoilers, and it starts with Citra becoming ordained as Scythe Anastasia. As Anastasia goes about her gleaning Scythe Curie tags along with her and whilst moving towards their target a man saves their lives by jumping in front of their car so they wouldn't trigger the explosives. The man is known as Greyson Tolliver he starts to live his life as an unsavory to try and figure out who set up the explosives to try and kill the scythes. He succeeds in infiltrating into being in the plan to try and kill the scythes and successfully prevents it and afterwards he lives in a tonist monastery. After the attempt on the scythes lives they go to conclave, a meeting of scythes, and the high blade Xenocrates exclaims that he will be promoted to Grandslayer and someone will be elected to take his place. As he is giving the speech, a dead man walks in, scythe Robert Goddard, who was decapitated but then resurrected, and he runs for High Blade. Afterwards, Citra takes this matter to the Grandslayer council since Goddard is only his head attached to a different body, she says that he is not fit to run for the election as he is only 7% of himself. The council agrees with her and makes him go through apprenticeship again but he goes into an outrage and too many spoilers to tell ya what happens.

moxie by jennifer mathieu

2024-03-14 21:08:17 UTC

moxie is a book about a highschool student, Vivian Carter, who is eventually tired of the sexism at her school, and finally decides to do something about it. this book is fiction and based off a popular show called moxie. this book is for young adults, but also feminists. vivian and her friends battle discrimination with other women in the school. Vivian undergoes a personal transformation, from a quiet observer to a bold activist. She forms friendships with other girls at her school, and work together to create a more suitable enviornment. As this book carries on, vivian creates debates with her classmates, and the school board. By making them confront the issues of the school. -Olivia Brimmage

Star Wars: Tales of the Bounty Hunters

lhawkins516_ — 2024-03-14 23:52:00 UTC

It's four separate stories about Star Wars most recognizable bounty hunters who are Boba Fett, IG-88, Bossk, and Dengar. They all heavily explore the different perspectives and lives of the characters more in depth than their appearances in the movies. My favorite one was Boba Fett because it humanizes him more than just being the galaxy's best bounty hunter. The first 30-60 pages of his story are background and going through the thought process of what he does during a job. It also sets up his rivalry and hatred of Han Solo based off of initially being impressed of him surviving a difficult situation where he's out numbered but still ends up winning. After that, he goes for his target after convincing him to show off his spice factory(which is a heavily addicting drug that's commonly smuggled) . They get inside and talk for a little bit before Boba takes out his guards one by one. Then Boba takes out the target and blows up the factory getting rid of the evidence. The book then jumps ahead 15 years where Boba sees Han and the Millennium Falcon escaping Hoth. He sees the Millennium Falcon outsmart the Empire by going into an asteroid field. Cut to them escaping and he gets intel that they're heading to Cloud City due to Lando. He goes there and meets Vader along with collects Han to give to Jabba the Hutt for a hefty bounty. Boba gives Jabba Han and is paid to stay there for another bounty. Leia tries to Han and gets captured then awhile Jabba the Hutt orders the execution of Luke, Han, Chewie, and Leia by Sarlacc. It fails due to them escaping them, killing Jabba and Boba ending up in the Sarlacc pit. He escapes and it explores his life after that along with what happened to Luke, Leia and Han.

Folded Notes in High School by Matt Boren

2024-03-15 00:27:29 UTC

Folded Notes in High School is told through a series of notes that capture the drama of high school life. Tara navigates her way through high school with big broadway dreams. She encounters a lot of different emotions and typical teen challenges. Stefanie is Taras rival and creates the typical high school clash. The novels unique format provides and authentic feel while reading the book. I would recommend this book to a lot of people it was a really good book but different and I think people would really enjoy it. -Connor Howell

The Initial Insult - Genre: horror

2024-03-15 00:43:12 UTC

By: Mindy McGinnis

The Initial insult is about two girls, Tress and Felicity, who used to be best friends. Both girls did everything together. Tress then lost everything when her parents disappeared seven years ago while they drove Felicity home. Felicity now has everything, including looks, money and popularity. But if anything gets out about the night Tress’s parents drove her home her life could be over. But now Tress has a plan on how to get revenge on Felicity. A halloween party at an abandoned house provides the perfect way to get the truth from Felicity about the night her parents disappeared sealing her up brick by brick in a coal chute. - Heidi Huff

Shelter by Harlan Coben

mkovach965 — 2024-03-15 01:51:10 UTC

The book follows a teen named Mickey he's in high school but then he moves to a new town after a huge tragedy. Once he settles in to his new location he becomes wrapped up in a bunch of newly discovered secrets and mysteries about his family and friends. He wants to uncover the truth so he goes on journeys to try and figure things out. While on the journeys he discovers suprising stuff about his family's past and learns a lot of valuable lessons.

call me by my name

2024-03-15 03:10:47 UTC

by:john ed bradley

takes place in a town in Louisiana in the late 1960s where they are slow to desegregate two young boys meet and later become best friends. The only problem is Rodney is white and Tater is black in a town where many aren't accepting of interracial friendships and relationships.

collin costello

what Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson-Genre Thriller.

cwarren413 — 2024-03-15 03:49:35 UTC

This book takes place in a in Idaho with a boy named jack. Jack's father is a real bad person and ends up in jail. Before he goes to jail he hides a huge stack of money. When Jack mom dies its up to him to put food on the table and protect his brother. Along the way Jack has to face an enemy who's after the same thing he's after. The only question is will jack be able to get the money. Christian warren

Long Way Down - Jason Reynolds (Jaden Christensen)

2024-03-15 03:50:27 UTC

Genre: Modern Fiction

Intended Audience: Young Adult Readers

"Long Way Down" follows Will, a teenager seeking revenge for his brother's murder, abiding by a strict code of conduct. During an elevator ride, he encounters ghosts from his past, including his brother and childhood friend Dani, both victims of violence. These encounters force Will to confront his feelings of grief, anger, and the cycle of violence plaguing his community. As he descends, Will grapples with the choice between seeking revenge or breaking free from the cycle. Through powerful storytelling, Jason Reynolds explores themes of loss, resilience, and the consequences of personal decisions.

Dune: by Frank Herbert

jtaylor469_ — 2024-03-15 04:45:46 UTC

Genre-Science fiction

intended audience-people who enjoy sci-fi novels

The science fiction book "Dune" is set in a far-off future in which noble houses fight for dominance over the desert planet Arrakis, which is the only place to find the precious spice which extends lifespans and enables humans to be able to travel though space with ease. The narrative centers on young Paul Atreides, whose family takes up ownership of Arrakis, resulting in a struggle for survival against conflicting factions, political intrigue, and betrayal. With amazing skills and knowledge, Paul is drawn into a prophecy that predicts he will become the Kwisatz Haderach, a person akin to the messiah. Paul manages intricate alliances and challenges the powerful forces attempting to use him for their own purposes, influencing the course of the universe, as hostilities rise and his abilities develop.

Jack Taylor

Boy 21 - Matthew Quick (Kaden Heidotten)

2024-03-15 15:05:22 UTC

Boy 21 is about a two kids both play basketball but one goes to school and is one of the best on the team and he is always with his girlfriend but the other one he used to live in a really nice neighborhood and was one of the best players but an accident happens with his parents. they died so he had to go live with his grandparents where the other boy his coach wanted him to be friends with boy 21 because he was going through a lot.

Julia's Hope by Leisha Kelly

2024-03-15 16:13:27 UTC

Julia's Hope is for anyone who likes to read historical fiction. The story is about Julia, Samuel, and their two children and what happens to them during the Great Depression. The family travels from Pennsylvania to Illinois trying to find a job for Samuel. They do not find a job but they do find an old house that they decide to live in until they can find the owner. Julia meets Emma, who owns the house, and she lets Julia's family live there if they will fix the house and the barn. Emma decides to live with them and Samuel finds jobs he can do to take care of his family and Emma.

Dakota Blevins

Percy Jackson: the lightning thief by Rick Riordan (Eric kraemer)

2024-03-15 16:39:19 UTC

Percy Jackson is a 13 year old boy, who, is caught between a conflict of the Greek gods. Finding out he is part of a different world Percy is forced to leave home. While being attacked by monsters he is taken to a camp for people like him. while at the camp Percy is given a quest to recover an artifact of the gods. Throughout the story he learns more about himself and the world he is a part of. this book is good for people who love mythology and is a good starter book for people looking to get into it.

Article 5

2024-03-15 16:43:14 UTC

"Article 5" by Kristen Simmons "Article 5" by Kristen Simmons is a captivating dystopian tale exploring a world where freedom is scarce, and rebellion is a daring act. Follow Ember Miller, a teen navigating a society suffocated by government surveillance and strict rules. Ember's world is shaken when her mother is arrested for defying the oppressive Article 5. Determined to challenge authority, Ember embarks on a dangerous quest for liberty. Through poignant quotes like "I refuse to be muzzled. I refuse to stop fighting," the novel highlights individuals' resilience against oppression. Join Ember in her fight for freedom and defiance against tyranny.

-Dominik Sronce

harry potter4 by jk rowling ~mason clark

2024-03-15 20:38:31 UTC

"Harry Potter" is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J.K. Rowling. The story follows the life and adventures of a young wizard named Harry Potter, who discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a famous wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwarts, Harry learns about the magical world, makes friends, and faces numerous challenges as he confronts dark forces and discovers his own identity. Alongside his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, Harry battles the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who seeks to gain power and conquer the wizarding world. Through themes of friendship, bravery, love, and the power of choice, the "Harry Potter" series explores the importance of standing up for what is right and the enduring fight against evil.

Shark girl- Hannah simmons

2024-03-15 23:37:07 UTC

“Shark girl” by Kelly Bingham is a realistic fiction book about a girl named Jane arrowood who lives in California and gets attacked by a shark while swimming. Jane is a very artistic person and loves to do art. Once she gets attacked she goes to the hospital and has to make a decision to either learn new ways to use her arm or amputate it. Jane decided to amputate her arm and has to go through hard challenges to get back to her normal life. Jane goes back to school and has to deal with her face all over social media about the accident. She then starts learning how to get through those challenges without an arm with the help of her family and friends.

"One Of Us Is Lying" by Karen McManus

2024-03-16 01:24:20 UTC

One Of Us Is Lying is a mystery about 5 high school students who walk into detention and a classmate Simon dies and is later recognized as a murder. As the investigation unfolds battling rumors show the real truth about the students. The main characters are very stereotypical profiles.

More of Me:Kathryn Evans

2024-03-16 01:55:46 UTC

This story is about a girl who is in love with a boy. While she is in love with this boy she makes her family mad and gets very frustrated with them. She slowly loses her family because all she cares about is that boy.

Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson - Michael Walker

2024-03-16 02:33:44 UTC

FYI this is the third book in the series. The main character has special powers called Cytonic senses and while escaping from her enemy she takes a portal into somewhere called the "nowhere". This is a place where time and space don't exist except from things that have leaked over from the "somewhere" or our world. However when she gets into the nowhere she gets lost in a jungle and her AI friend leaves her due to him beginning to process emotions for the first time. While there she looks in her pocket and finds her father's pin which she left back at her home. She then goes to explore the unknown world that stands before her.

Thunderhead-Neal Schusterman (Dominic Jefferies)

2024-03-16 03:14:31 UTC

"Thunderhead" is a dystopian novel set in a future where death has been conquered and society is governed by artificial intelligence known as the Thunderhead. As tensions rise between the scythes, a group tasked with maintaining population control, two protagonists, Citra and Rowan, find themselves in the middle of political intrigue. In the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, they navigate the power, morality, and the consequences of their actions. The Thunderhead plays a central role in shaping events as characters grapple with questions of justice, and the nature of humanity. With its themes and characters, "Thunderhead" explores the boundaries of power, technology, and the human condition in a world where the line between life and death is blurred.

It is made for young adults who like action and dystopian models.

Call Me By My Name By John Ed Bradley Genre Sports Audience Teenagers

2024-03-16 03:21:59 UTC

This book is set during the late 60s early 70s when schools were starting the integrate.The main character Rodney could really care less about what his best friend tater looks like because he saw past his skin color.Tater has to find his way into the starting lineup for football.

They both die at the end By Adam Silvera

2024-03-16 03:29:51 UTC

'The Both Die at the End' is a tragic love story following two boys who find out that today is their last day to live. The book introduces two main characters, Mateo, a shy and flighty teenager, and Rufus, a brazen and equally troubled polar opposite. The story continues as the two boys meet and decide to spend their death day together, slowly marking different things off their personal bucket lists and falling in love. They enjoy spending time with one another until... they both die. -Akili Griffin

My dearest darkest By: Kayla Cottingham

mvalenzuela156_ — 2024-03-16 03:30:18 UTC

My dearest darkest is a book about a girl who goes to a brand new school. She makes friends and begins to get comfortable with them. but they begin to become more and more toxic towards each other, and eventually they all lead to having their own personal problems and family emergencies and trauma. they start making some crazy discoveries while adventuring around their neighborhood. However one of them has interesting abilities that save them. -Maddox Valenzuela

Damselfly By: Chandra Prasad - Nylah S.

nsmith474_1 — 2024-03-16 04:10:08 UTC

This book is about survival. It starts off with the main character waking up with no memory of what happened in a random jungle with a random object in their hand. They went to go find their friend for leadership, but she doesn't know where to look and starts to have a panic attack. She keeps going but what she finds out later in the story shock her.

Percy Jackson the 2nd book Lukas wilson

lwilson788_ — 2024-03-16 05:08:59 UTC

In my book Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson, a Cyclops who turns out to be Percy's half-brother, go on a quest to find the mythical Golden Fleece, which has the power to heal Thalia's tree and protect Camp Half-Blood. Along the way, they come across a few creatures, including the treacherous sea monster Charybdis and the Cyclops Polyphemus. Luke Castellan also plays a key role in the story as he continues to work towards reviving the Titan lord Kronos. Through teamwork and bravery, Percy and his friends navigate dangerous challenges to ultimately save the camp and prevent Kronos from rising again. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of betrayal in a fantasy world filled with gods, monsters, and epic adventures.

What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson

ffuller238 — 2024-03-16 16:13:14 UTC

Genre: Contemporary Fiction & Thriller

Indented Audience: Young Adults

"What Beauty There Is" BY Cory Anderson is a compelling and emotional story that is set in a harsh and unforgiving world. It trails the journey of two siblings, Jack and his sister, as they navigate poverty, crime, and the pursuit of justice. When Jack's mother passes away, he becomes determined to protect his sister, Ava, and his younger brother, Matty, from the dangerous secrets that surround them. As they face desperate circumstances, they discover hidden strength within themselves and are forced to make difficult choices. It's a tale of resilience, love, and the lengths ordinary people will go to protect what they hold so valuable. Both Ava and Jack must face her father in order to protect each other and the ones they care for most.

-Faith Fuller

Thanks a lot, universe

2024-03-17 15:26:20 UTC

Camille Ross

A boy named Brian struggles with his mental health. He is about to be 13 years old and is worried about what 13 will bring him. The day of his thirteenth birthday changes everything. While having extremely anxiety and learning how to deal with it. His learning to deal with his social anxiety and learning to be more open with those around him.

Playing With Fire by brian Matches

ved811patel — 2024-03-18 01:52:33 UTC

"Play With Matches" by Brian Katcher is a captivating young adult novel that follows the journey of Emily, a teenage girl who moves to a small town in the Midwest. Struggling to fit in, Emily finds herself drawn to Adam, a charismatic but rebellious boy. As their friendship deepens, Emily becomes entangled in a series of risky adventures, including playing with matches and setting fires. However, their actions lead to unforeseen consequences that force Emily to confront the true meaning of friendship, accountability, and self-discovery. Through its compelling narrative and relatable characters, "Play With Matches" explores the complexities of adolescence and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of peer pressure.

-Ved Patel

The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

jhockett723_ — 2024-03-18 02:54:02 UTC

"The Initial Insult" is a young adult thriller written by Mindy McGinnis. The book clearly takes inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe in both naming and story. The book focuses on a few main characters, one being named Tress Montor, and the other named Felicity Turnado. Tress' parents disappeared mysteriously while they were driving Felicity home from a sleepover. Felicity doesn't remember what happened on that night, and wishes she and Tress were still friends. Tress decides to take advantage of a local party to meet with Felicity, and try to force her to tell her what happened to her parents, by chaining her into a coal chute and burying her alive.

- Jonas Hockett

Dajah daily orbiting Jupiter

2024-03-18 13:27:32 UTC

Orbiting Jupiter is about a boy named Jack and his foster brother Joseph who had a tough life and has a daughter he's never met. It's about how Jack helps Joseph and the ups and downs they face together. Joseph is foster kid comes to live with them Jack learns about Joseph's tough past and his daughter Jupiter. Jack becomes Joseph's friend and helps him deal with his problems. The book shows how their friendship grows and how they support each other through difficult times.

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

2024-03-18 16:49:16 UTC

Moxie is a book about a girl in Highschool named Vivian Carter. Vivian Carter goes to a school that deals with a lot of sexism. One day she decides she wants to do something about it and stops the sexism that has been going on at her school. This book is indented for teenagers, both guys and girls. -Luciano Bommarito

The Giver

jcastello367 — 2024-03-18 21:04:16 UTC

Author: Lois Lowry

Genre: dystopian or authoritative

Audience: The Giver is a book mainly made for teens, but grown-ups could like it too.

Summary: In The Giver, you will find Jonas, a kid in a strange world where feelings and memories are hidden to keep things orderly. Jonas is picked to be the Receiver of Memories, where he learns the truth about his society’s past. As he discovers more about the world outside, he starts to doubt his society’s rules. The book talks about being yourself, freedom, and what happens when everyone acts the same. It’s a thrilling story that makes you think about what it means to express yourself.

The summer I turned pretty

lduncan698 — 2024-03-20 21:50:14 UTC

This book follows the journey of Belly Conklin coming to age and finally being accepted by her friends and family, she goes through a lot dealing with being excluded in plans, and having nothing to be apart of, then becoming very popular and being apart of the high end girls, she also has deal with heartbreak and loss of love ones.

Ghost by Jason Reynolds - Kyle Barker

2024-03-22 02:34:28 UTC

Ghost by Jason Reynolds is about a boy named Castle who is a troubled kid with a traumatic childhood and him trying to cope with it. When Castle was just a child, his drunken father shot at him and his mom with them narrowly escaping to hide. His father was then sentenced to 10 years in prison. Castle lives in a poor neighborhood called Glass Manor. One day after school, Castle stays behind to watch the track team practice. The coach invites him to join the team as long as he stays out of trouble. The story talks about a young boy with a troubled past overcoming his past with a few bumps.

Patron saint of nothing by Randy Ribay- AJ Kincade

2024-03-22 15:26:43 UTC

(Genre: mystery)"The Patron Saint of Nothing" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel written by Randy Ribay. It follows the story of a Filipino-American teenager named Jay who travels to the Philippines to uncover the truth about his cousin's mysterious death. Through his journey, Jay navigates the complexities of family, culture, and the devastating impact of President Duterte's war on drugs. The book explores themes of identity, justice, and the power of speaking up against injustice. It's a powerful and emotional story that sheds light on important social issues.

Supernova

2024-03-31 18:33:52 UTC

"Supernova" is the thrilling conclusion to Marissa Meyer's "Renegades" trilogy. Set in a world where prodigies, individuals with extraordinary abilities, exist, the story follows Nova, a young prodigy seeking vengeance against the Renegades, a group of superheroes who failed to save her family. As she infiltrates their ranks, she discovers secrets that challenge her beliefs and loyalties. Meanwhile, Adrian, a Renegade with his own secrets, grapples with his feelings for Nova while striving to protect the city from impending danger. The novel builds to an explosive climax as Nova and Adrian confront their destinies, revealing the true cost of power and the complexities of heroism. With intricate world-building, complex characters, and heart-pounding action, "Supernova" delivers a gripping conclusion to this captivating trilogy. -Layton Lane

Remedy by Eireann Corrigan - Jordan Tucker

2024-04-25 03:15:41 UTC

Remedy by Eireann Corrigan is a semi-horror story about a sickly girl named Cara Wakely. Cara has been sick since the 3rd grade, and now in the 9th grade, she is struggling in school and risks failing the 9th grade. Between school and all the medicines and doctors she has gone through, she has to deal with her overprotective mother. One day her mother brings a doctor named Dr. Eric. Cara does not trust him at first, but her mom does, so eventually, she warms up to him. While Dr. Eric begins to set up a treatment plan for Cara, she meets a boy in the same grade named Xavier, who begins to tutor her, and they eventually become friends. With the help of her new doctor and her first friend, she tries to find out more about her sickness.

pride and prejudge by Jane austin.-kaden mcgrath

2024-04-25 18:13:49 UTC

The arrival of the wealthy mr.bingly to the estate of Netherfield Park causes a commotion in the nearby village of Longbourn. In the Bennet household Mrs bennet is desperate to marry Bingley to one of her five daughters Jane Beth kitty or lidia When Bingley meets Jane at a ball, he seems immediately smitten with her. Yet Bingley's snobby friend darcy is rude to Elizabeth. Through the next few social gatherings, Jane and Bingley grow closer, while Darcy, despite himself, finds himself becoming attracted to Elizabeth's beauty and intelligence.

When Jane is caught in the rain while traveling to visit Bingley, she falls ill and must stay at Netherfield. Elizabeth comes to Netherfield to care for Jane, and though Bingley's sisters are rude and condescending to her Darcy's attraction to her deepens. Elizabeth, however, continues to consider him a snob. Meanwhile, Mr collins a clergyman and Mr. Bennet's cousin and heir, visits the Bennets in search of a marriageable daughter. At about the same time, the Bennet sisters also meet wickham an army officer Elizabeth finds charming, and who claims Darcy wronged him in the past. Elizabeth's prejudice against Darcy hardens. Soon after, at a ball at Netherfield, Mrs. Bennet, much to Darcy's annoyance, comments that a wedding between Jane and Bingley is likely to soon take place. Collins, in the meantime, proposes to Elizabeth, who declines, angering her mother, but pleasing her father. Collins then proposes to Elizabeth's friend Charlotte Lucas who accepts out of a desire for security rather than a need for love.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.

2024-04-26 01:24:58 UTC

This book follows the story of Addie LaRue, young French woman who wished to have more time to be young and free but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets for eternity. The story takes place over many centuries in different settings of New York City and France. Addie navigates self discovery over centuries and battles with the fact that she will never be remembered. Addie eventually meets a man named Henry who defies her curse and remembers her. She goes on a her own quest to leave a mark on the world before it’s too late.

- Erin Poninski

Zoo by James Patterson

2024-04-29 07:09:17 UTC

James Patterson's novel "Zoo" is a science fiction thriller. In a world where animals begin to demonstrate unusually violent behavior against people, biologist Jackson Oz works against time to discover the root cause of this worldwide event. As the assaults grow and society crumbles, Oz collaborates with ecological Chloe Tousignant to devise a solution. Together, they set out on a dangerous journey across continents, facing both frightening creatures and human opponents. As they examine deeper into the mystery, they realize that understanding nature's delicate balance may be the key to preserving humanity. This is a fascinating story of survival, science, and the never-ending struggle for the planet's future. -Ian S.

Come Home Safe-Jackson Calhoun

2024-05-07 16:12:02 UTC

Come home safe is a book about two siblings , Reed and Olive, that both get racially profiled and how they get out of the situations. In Reeds case he was profiled by cops who thought he had Weed on him when he didn't, the cops assaulted him and would have arrested him if the kids with the weed where not found. In Olives case a white lady thought Olive stole her phone when she didn't, the lady made a big scene and then assaulted Reed when he tried to help. When the cops showed up they tried to interrogate Olive and arrest her when she didn't do anything wrong, it would have gotten worse if a taxi driver who had the woman's phone didn't show up.

Dreamology by Lucy Keating -Natalie Gill

ngill141 — 2024-05-10 20:35:52 UTC

Dreamolgy is a book by Lucy Keating. The genre is fiction and this book is intended for young adults. Alice has spent her entire life dreaming of Max, a boy who she believes exists only in her dreams. They share a romantic connection in this dream world, traveling together and experiencing a love that's unlike any other. Alice's life takes an unexpected turn when she starts at a new school and comes face-to-face with Max, not as a figment of her dreams, but as a real person. The real Max is quite different from the perfect boy she knew in her dreams; he’s complicated and has his own life, and the two struggle to connect in the same way they did in their dreams. As the story unfolds, the lines between dreams and reality blur when elements from their dreams start to manifest in the waking world. Alice and Max must navigate this confusing overlap and face the challenges it brings. They come to realize that while their dream relationship is perfect, reality is messier and requires more work.