Also Known As by Robin Benway Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Suspense Thriller * * * Stars (Pretty good) Maggie Silver’s parents are spies working for the Collective – an organization devoted to ferreting out bad guys and righting the wrongs of the world. Maggie herself, is an expert safe-cracker and lock-picker. After her family finishes up an assignment in Iceland, they move back to New York where Maggie is given her first undercover job. Disguising … Read more
That Summer by Sarah Dessen Realistic Fiction (mostly) Romance (some of this) Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Haven lives with her mother and sister, Ashley. Her father is getting remarried to Lewis. Haven doesn’t like her body because she is super, super tall and skinny. I like this book because it has a lot of drama and you can relate at times. Guys would not like this book because of the … Read more
The Disaster Diaries by Sam Sheridan Nonfiction * Star (A waste of time!) The book was supposed to be a self-help book on survival, but I learned nothing from it. The author only told stories about being in the Merchant Marines. He traveled the world to “learn” but all he did was spend a lot of money to learn how to steal cars. He also was rude to almost everyone.
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson Realistic Fiction Romance * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I love this book. I finished this book in one day. This is one of my favorite books. This is the second time I have read this book. It’s about a 17 year old, Lennie Walker, who is a bookworm and band geek, and spends her time happily in her sister’s shadow. But when her sister dies, she … Read more
Lord Sunday Keys to the Kingdom #7 by Garth Nix Adventure Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) A boy named Arthur is stuck in an alternate world that is in a four-way war. He, who is destined to rule it, works with his friends to bring down the last of the enemy and stop the world, and ours, too, from ending. I liked the book because the author took the time to lay out … Read more
The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life by Lauren Myracle Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I liked this book because it was very exciting and entertaining. It seemed real – like what would really happen in 7th grade.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 by Jeff Kinney Funny Illustrated Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The author did a pretty good job describing the plot by describing the mood and scenery. I like how the author gave every character their own attitude and way of acting. The author’s art work helped me to visualize what happened in the story. I … Read more
Everlasting Immortals #6 (last) by Alyson Noel Romance Supernatural * * Stars (Just ok.) This is the 6th and final book in the Immortals series. Ever and Damen have finally defeated their enemies and can now focus their energy on finding the antidote to the terrible curse that keeps them apart. However, as they delve into the dark part of Summerland, Damen and Ever reveal a new history of their relationship and a possible cure … Read more
Crossed Matched #2 by Ally Condie Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Crossed is the second book out of three in its series. I have read the first, Matched, and just finished Crossed. This book was about Cassia finding Ky again and being together in the Rising to take down the Society. Cassia and Ky meet people who they come to love as friends on their adventure to find … Read more
Girl, Stolen by April Henry Horror Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Girl, Stolen is a good book and I liked it because it was very interesting trying to see and predict what would happen next. Cheyenne gets kidnapped by mistake, but her kidnapper Griffin at first doesn’t know she was in the car he stole. To make matters worse, Cheyenne is blind and has pneumonia. She goes through many adventures … Read more