Defending Jacob by William Landay Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a boy named Jacob who is accused of killing a classmate. He goes on a journey where his father, who is also the narrator, tries his hardest to defend his son. Towards the ending there is a huge twist and I would totally recommend this book! Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) … Read more
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a transgendered teen who learns to find strength in God, friends, and family, even falling in love. But her past catches up to her and she learns she deserves to be happy. What I like about this book is how descriptive the author is and shows a transgendered teen who still … Read more
The Storm Descends Fire and Steel #2 by Gerald N. Lund Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book was about the people of Germany right after World War I, and how they tried to get back on their feet after the turmoil they had experienced, and the trials they had gone through. It was difficult for many of the lower-class to even get food at that time. During that … Read more
Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff Adventure Zach Abram is a child soldier who works for this secret assassination program called “The Program.” He comes into a battle with a himself when his mission is to assassinate a mayor, but he really likes his super hot daughter.
City of Bones Mortal Instruments #1 by Cassandra Clare Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance Thriller Review #1 I have already read this book before, and the plot still amazes me!!! Cassandra Clare is SOO good at twisting her plots around which is one of the reasons her books are so great. This book is really great for anyone who loves adventure fantasy books with some romance.
The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I thought that this book was REALLY GOOD! First of all I usually can’t find really great romance novels, but this one definitely made the cut. So the first thing I really liked about this book is that the characters are really unique, and add a certain element to the story. The main character … Read more
The 100 Year Old Secret The Sherlock Files #1 by Tracy Barrett Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a sister and her brother who are asked to join a detective agency because their great-great-great-great grandfather was Sherlock Holmes. They were given his notebook full of mysteries – some not solved. Xena and Xander set off to find a missing painting called “The Girl in the Purple Hat.”
A Court of Thorns and Roses #1 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is by far one of my favorite fantasy books about faeries. Now, usually when people think about faeries, they think about Tinker Bell and things like that, but boy would they be wrong with this book. Basically, this book is about a girl who accidentally violates a treaty that has … Read more
K-On by Kakifly Manga Realistic Fiction Review #1 * Star (A waste of time!) This manga series is about a group of high school girls who try to revive their school’s pop music club. To be honest, I did not like this book at all. Sure, it’s well-drawn, and they give you great guitar playing tips at the end, but those are just about the only things I liked about this book. For starters, I … Read more
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) It is about a teen named Macy and her summer. It begins with sending her boyfriend away to camp and taking his job. When her boyfriend asks to take a break, she falls for Wess. It is mostly about her family and the jobs they take over the summer. I liked the book because it is very … Read more