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Review by Gracie B.

Who would like this book? People who like romance and when the book goes from past to present It’s for older readers, 12 and above.

The goods on this book: In If I Stay, a teenage girl named Mia and her family get in a car crash and her parents die on the scene. She and her brother Teddy go to the hospital. She is in a weak condition, and he is in stable condition but then becomes unstable. You follow her journey in the hospital as if it is her ghost or her soul. Her boyfriend, Adam, visits and is not allowed in because she is in the ICU, and only immediate family can visit. So, he had a plan to get in. I will not spoil the plan though! The book goes back and forth between past and present. In the past, she talks about getting into Julliard, a college she wants to get into. It is a musician’s dream college. She also talks about her and Adam meeting and how he is a grade above her and a punk, leader of a band, but Mia is into classical music and plays the cello. I really liked the book because I am into these kind of books that are romantic and that go back and forth. It is just super cool to me. So if you like a romantic book READ THIS!!!!!!!!

The details: 2009; 259 pages    Review by Gracie B.

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Review by Gracie B.

Who would like this book? Someone 12 and older who likes sad but well-written books and is ready to cry would like this book. Also, if you like romantic or realistic books.

The goods on this book: This book is about a 16-year-old girl named Hazel who is battling cancer in her lungs. Her mom and her doctor make her go to a support group where she meets Augustus Waters and falls madly in love with him. The book follows their journey together. I really liked the book and will most likely read it again. I also think that John Green is a very good writer, and I hope to read another book of his. Although this book is very sad, you should read it. I thought I would be crying for hours. It is not that sad, but you still might cry a little. You should definitely read this if you like romantic, realistic books. So, next time you are looking for a book, read this one!!!

The details: 318 pages; 2012      Review by Gracie B.

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Review by Kennedy H.

Who would like this book? I think mostly girls between the ages of 12-14 would like this book and people who like modern day fairy tales with a little twist.

The goods on this book:  From the YouTube star Zoe Sugg, Girl Online is a modern fairy tale of a girl named Penny who suffers from panic attacks and has a pretty rough social life. Instead of sharing her feelings to her friends or family she starts an anonymous blog called Girl Online. Girl Online is where Penny puts her embarrassing stories about her life and her new found love ‘Brooklyn Boy’. Brooklyn Boy is a boy she met when her family went on a trip to New York and instantly fell in love with. Girl Online is the story of Penny and the fun, quirky, and romantic times she has with Brooklyn Boy named Noah. I personally loved reading this book and couldn’t put it down at all! The storyline is great and Zoe’s writing style is really easy to understand and is relatable.

The details: 352 pages; 2014   Review by Kennedy H.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? I think that anybody could read this book, but girls would probably enjoy it more. It is a great fantasy book with some romance, and has a lot of action and a bit of mystery, too. I feel that it’s a book that 7-9th graders would read more than 6th graders.

The goods on this book: Katsa is Graceling, graced with killing. She’s been able to kill ever since she was eight, when she murdered a man with her bare hands. She works as an expert thug for King Randa- though she doesn’t choose to torture harmless lords and common criminals.
But soon, she learns something more about her Grace – and maybe another’s – that is far more dangerous than her own, and could destroy the seven kingdoms with nothing but words. And with her combat partner Prince Po, with the mesmerizing gold and silver eyes, Katsa must fight for secrets about seemingly kind King Leck, and dare to defy the man she never thought she could.

The details: 471 pages; 2008    Review by Grace N.

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Review by Anne H.

Who would like this book? The hopeless romantics would like this book 😉

The goods on this book: This book is about Naomi Porter, a teenage amnesiac. If she had just remembered the camera or had accepted her best friend’s choice for the coin toss then things would have ended differently. But she didn’t, and it didn’t. As Naomi fell, she forgot the last four years: she forgot her sister, her parents’ divorce, her parents’ remarriages, her boyfriend, her best friends, her friends, her subjects, her teachers, and even herself. Naomi wants nothing more than to get her memory back. but according to everyone, she wasn’t the nicest person. Does Naomi get her memory back? You tell me. Do your self a service and read this book. I promise you won’t regret it.

The details: 271 pages; 2007      Review by Anne H.

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Who would like this book? Fans (grades 7 and up) of dark fantasies with a strong female protagonist will want to take a look at this book.

The goods on this book: Alina, an orphan with no apparent talent or beauty, grows up as best friends with the handsome and talented Mal. Their country, Ravka, is threatened by a horrific darkness that is filled with flesh-eating monsters. When crossing this Shadowfold with Mal and their regiment, Alina manifests a great, special power that has not been seen in ages. This display of power catches the attention of the all-powerful Darkling, and Alina is whisked away to his court to be trained as a Grisha. Here, without her best friend Mal, she must not only learn to use and harness her power, but she must decide who and who not to trust. She is also plagued with the problem of how to get back to Mal. Full of intrigue, action, and just a bit of romance, Shadow and Bone is a book with a satisfying plot and a captivating protagonist. It’s a must-read for fans of dark fantasy.

The details: 358 pages; 2012      Review by Samrarain

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Any one who is continuing the Raven Cycle series should read this book (after the first two, of course). If you’re new to the series, be sure to check out The Raven Boys, the first book.

The goods on this book: Just when Blue thought that she could search for Glendower, the sleeping Welsh King on the key line with her beloved Raven boys in peace, her mother disappears. She might be there (underground) with Butternut (not his real name), Maura’s ex and also Blue’s father. Even in the midst of all this, Blue can’t forget about Gansey, her possibly true love who she can kill with a kiss, and who she shouldn’t call. Absolutely not.

The details: 391 pages; 2014      Review by Grace N.

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Review by Mazzy N.

Who would like this book? Girls mostly who love werewolves and fantasy.

The goods on this book: This is the fourth book in the series so read Wolfsbane first! Logan Bane regrets his decision of sending Bosque Mar back to the Nether and needs a plan to bring him back. He needs a plan and other Keepers. Adne is being haunted by Bosque Mar and needs answers. The Searchers need to stop Logan before it’s too late but are also handling their own situation with the people who are against Guardians being friends. Adne is faced with a decision to join the other side, but will she pull through it? Find out in Snakeroot.

The details: 336 pages; 2013     Review by Mazzy N.

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? I think that anybody would enjoy this book, and I would definitely suggest it to any of my friends. It has action, magic, and romance.

The goods on this book: Blue is a psychic’s daughter, but she isn’t a psychic. So she shouldn’t see a spirit on that night, when the dead-to-be walk past the old church. Especially a raven boy. Unless she killed him or… he’s her true love. Blue Sargent gets tied into Gansey and his three friends’ search for a long lost Welsh king, all the while wondering whether Gansey is her true love who she might kill with a single kiss.

The details: 409 pages; 2012

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Review by Grace N.

Who would like this book? Whoever likes action, romance, horses, and myths should definitely consider this book. It’s great, and deserves to be read. I LOVED reading The Scorpio Races.

The goods on this book: Sean Kendrick is the six time winner of the Scorpio races, a deadly race with water horses that can rip your arm off in a flash. But Sean knows he can trust Corr. To him, Corr is everything. Even worth risking his life again for.

Puck’s world is falling down. Gable is leaving. They have precious little money. And her house might get sold. But the Scorpio races might change that. She goes against the fastest horses there are, half sea mad with a puny island horse, and Puck will most likely die. It might stop her brother from leaving.

The details: 409 pages; 2011       Review by Grace N.

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