The Leaving by Tara Altebrando Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book in one word is SUSPENSEFUL!!! You will never want to put this book down because it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Even if you are on a beanbag chair. I have never really liked these sorts of books that give you no clue of what is going … Read more
The Originals by Cat Patrick Mystery Romance Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The main characters of the book are Lizzie, Ella, and Betsey – they are identical triplets. The three sisters were cloned as babies and put into their mother’s womb. When the girls turned nine they had one identity, Elizabeth Best. The girls take turns going to school, dating, and doing extracurricular activities. They soon realize that … Read more
Unwind Unwind #1 by Neal Shusterman Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The overall plot of the novel is the topic of organ donation. Taking place in the near future, specific people are born and bred to be “harvested” at the age of 18. Their organs will go to those in the wealthy society, for they are valued more than the rest. But what happens if you do … Read more
Dust by Joan Frances Turner Adventure Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Jessie died at age 15. She clawed her way out of her grave. She joined up with a gang. Then her friend is behaving unusually. She has to learn to live like a zombie and leave her human ways. I didn’t really like this book because it dealt with zombies – not my favorite genre.
A Thousand Pieces of You Firebird #1 by Claudia Gray Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) A Thousand Pieces of You is about 17-year-old Marguerite who ventures into other dimensions in order to avenge her father’s death. It starts off rough. It is boring to read, but after the first few chapters it gets better. It is different from other books I’ve read as it involves traveling through … Read more
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Classic Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Invisible Man” is about a man, well, an invisible man, who comes to a country village in a heavy snow storm. People start to suspect this man and want to know why he wears bandages. Some say he’s a killer who is wanted by the police. Once he shows himself, the people get frightened and once the … Read more
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume Mystery Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two famous pianists. Her dad is not around and her mother is often on faraway trips. Cornelia is shy and lonely and surrounds herself with books and dictionaries. When a new neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves in next door, Cornelia discovers that the world is … Read more
Murder House by James Patterson and David Ellis Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The main plot of the novel is the mystery that has surrounded the so-called “Murder House” for decades. It seems that whoever lives in the house for more than a day are cursed. Men, women, and children all seem to be victim to this unforgivable curse. Overall, Detective Murphy must try to solve the mystery of a … Read more
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
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.