We Were Liars – Read It and Rate It

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The writing style is very poetic. I like how it deals with issues of race and class in a simple way younger readers can understand. Also her parents’ dramatic divorce leaves Cady with horrible migraines. She finds comfort at Beachwood Island with her cousins, particularly with a step cousin named Gat. Obviously the person who wrote … Read more

Clue in the Diary – Read It and Rate It

The Clue in the Diary Nancy Drew Mysteries #7 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In the beginning there was a fire. Nancy found a ring and a diary. A family that they knew was not that wealthy and the dad had been gone for a long time. The owners of the house that burned down were not nice. They were very wealthy because they were taking inventor’s money. … Read more

Nancy’s Mysterious Letter – Read It and Rate It

Nancy’s Mysterious Letter Nancy Drew Mysteries #8 by Carolyn Keene Mystery Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The Nancy Drew series is a great series for light reading. This book is about Nancy Drew receiving a letter meant for another Nancy Drew. When Nancy realizes schemers may be involved, how will she save this other mysterious Nancy Drew? Find out in “Nancy’s Mysterious Letter,” by Carolyn Keene.

Room One – Read It and Rate It

Room One by Andrew Clements Mystery Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Ted lives in Nebraska in a town that is shrinking. One day, she discovered a family living in an abandoned house and he starts helping them get food and supplies. He has to help the family when they need no matter what happens. I liked the book because the plot was pretty exciting and fun.

One of Us Is Lying – Read It and Rate It

One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Browyn, Simon, Addie, Cooper, and Nate all go to detention. But by the time detention is over, Simon is dead, and the four of them are being blamed. After dozens of interrogations, endless media shame and fame, the four have become exhausted. Did one of them truly murder Simon or are they … Read more

Better You Than Me – Read It and Rate It

Better You Than Me by Jessica Brody Fantasy Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Supernatural Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Skylar is a normal middle-schooler obsessed with the famous celebrity Ruby Rivera. But when they meet in a prop room, they somehow switch bodies. Ruby is now going to a middls chool with almost no responsibilities. Skylar is living the dream in designer clothes and recording studios. This book is a mix of … Read more

Phantom of the Opera – Read It and Rate It

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux Classic Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) The Phantom has been playing mean tricks on the opera workers for weeks now and no one knows why. Some say he’s a ghost. But then one day a man finds a girl that he knew from his childhood. He follows her into a dressing room. He hears a man’s voice. He asks the girl, Cristine, who … Read more

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