Young Adult Titles

Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity – Read It and Rate It

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity manga series by Saka Mikami Manga Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) It opens up with introducing us to a very intimidating-looking but kindhearted boy by the name of Rintaro Tsumugi. He attends Chidori High – a school for good-for-nothing boys. Next to that school is the Kikyo Girls High, which is a prestigeous school for talented ladies. There, a very kind and open-minded … Read more

Schooled – Read It and Rate It

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Schooled by Gordon Korman Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Schooled” by Gordon Korman follows Capricorn Anderson, a 13-year-old boy raised on a secluded hippie farm by his grandmother, Rain. When Rain is injured and hospitalized after a tree-climbing accident, Cap is forced to leave their isolated community and attend a public middle school for the first time. He is placed in a foster home with the Donnelly family, where he struggles … Read more

Need – Read It and Rate It

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Need by Joelle Sharbonneau Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In “Need” by Joelle Charbonneau, the students of Nottawa High School are invited to join a new social networking site that promises to fulfill their every wish. As each student requests something they desire, they are given simple tasks to complete in return. However, these tasks quickly escalate in severity and danger, leading to dire consequences. The story follows Kaylee … Read more

Wrinkle in Time – Read It and Rate It

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A Wrinkle in Time Time Quintet, bk #1 by Madeline L’Engle Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they journey through time and space. The trio is guided by three mysterious celestial beings: Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who. Their mission is to rescue Meg’s father, who has been … Read more

Love Hate and Other Filters – Read It and Rate It

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Love Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Love, Hate & Other Filters” by Samira Ahmed follows Maya Aziz, a high school senior torn between her parents’ traditional expectations and her dreams of pursuing filmmaking. Maya navigates the challenges of cultural identity, young love, and Islamophobia after 9/11. When a terrorist attack occurs and the suspect shares her last name, Maya faces hostility … Read more

Amal Unbound – Read It and Rate It

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Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “Amal Unbound” by Aisha Saeed follows Amal, a young Pakistani girl who dreams of becoming a teacher. Her life takes a turn when she accidentally offends a powerful local landlord, Khan Sahib. As punishment, she is forced to be a servant at his estate. There, she encounters a world of oppression and injustice. Despite the challenges, Amal remains … Read more

Guard – Read It and Rate It

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The Guard Selection series, bk# 2.25 Dystopian Fantasy Romance Science Fiction Review #1 1 Star (a waste of time) “The Guard” by Kiera Cass follows Aspen, a palace guard in lllea, where the selection of a princess for Prince Maxon is happening. Aspen is torn between his duty and his feelings for a girl named Lucy, leading him to struggle with his inner conflicts. As tensions rise, Aspen is faced with difficult choices about his … Read more

Prince – Read It and Rate It

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The Prince Selection series, bk #0.5 by Kiera Cass Dystopian Fantasy Romance Science Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) In “The Prince” by Kiera Cass, Prince Maxon prepares to select his future queen. Aspen, a palace guard, secretly loves one of the candidates, America Singer, who enters the Selection for financial reasons. Maxon and America form a bond as the competition progresses despite her conflicted feelings for Aspen. As political tensions rise, Prince … Read more

I Hope This Doesn’t Find You – Read It and Rate It

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I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “I Hope This Doesn’t Find You” by Ann Liang follows Sadie Wen who is the epitome of a perfect student. She is the school captain, valedictorian, and a delight to have in class. Maintaining her reputation is tough, so she vents her frustrations by drafting unsent emails. Sadie would never send these emails because they … Read more

Keeper of the Lost Cities: Flashback – Read It and Rate It

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Flashback Keeper of the Lost Cities, bk #7 by Shannon Messenger Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a girl named Sophie and her friends trying to stop this bad group called the Neverseen. The Neverseen gets to them first and harms Sohpie and her friend Fitz with an echo. When they get better they have to try and find the Neverseen and stop them from … Read more

CLOSING NOTICE: The Huntley Area Public Library will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The exterior book drop will close at 5:00 p.m. the evening prior, Sunday, September 6th. The library and exterior book drop will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:00 a.m