Realistic Fiction

Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters – Read It and Rate It

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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

Perfect (Hopkins) – Read It and Rate It

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Perfect Impulse #2 by Ellen Hopkins Novel in Verse Realistic Fiction Review #1 “Perfect” was a story about four teens POV about their “perfect” life.  Cara’s brother has committed suicide, but failed, and Cara has chosen to become a lesbian. Andre wants to dance, Kendra is anorexic, Jenna is dating a black teen, Sean stalks for love – all of these problems because of the “perfect” lives they live in. I adored this book, because … Read more

Defending Jacob – Read It and Rate It

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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 – Read It and Rate It

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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

City of Bones – Read It and Rate It

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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. 

Anatomical Shape of a Heart – Read It and Rate It

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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

100 Year Old Secret – Read It and Rate It

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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.” 

K-On – Read It and Rate It

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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

Truth About Forever – Read It and Rate It

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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

Looking for Alaska – Read It and Rate It

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Looking for Alaska by John Green Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) I thought that this book was okay, but definitely not the best book I have read in the past month. But first let’s focus on the positives. I really enjoyed the way that the Green had the labyrinth tied into it. The labyrinth is basically this metaphor that Alaska made up to describe life. I thought it … Read more