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The Chalice of the Gods

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Hayleigh S.
Jan 18, 2025

In The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan, Percy just wants a peaceful life and a normal senior year, especially after saving the world multiple times since he was 12. Percy wants to attend college, and the same one as his girlfriend, Annabeth. As Percy prepares for next year, he is less than thrilled to discover that he must obtain recommendation letters from Mount Olympus through completing quests for the gods. Percy takes on a quest for the god Ganymede, who has lost his chalice that he uses to serve the gods.

Teen Review
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Daisy Jones and the Six

By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Hayleigh S.
Jan 18, 2025

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid is sure to take you back in time to the 70s. This realistic-fiction novel is loosely based of real-life 70s bands, such as Fleetwood Mac. It tells the story of a 70s rock band through present day interviews from the band members. It starts out by introducing Daisy Jones, who lives in California, who comes from a wealthy family, and is a talented singer.

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Betting on You

By Lynn Painter
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Hayleigh S.
Jan 18, 2025

Lynn Painter’s novel, Betting on Youis a sweet, fluffy, 2000s romcom in a book. Charlie and Bailey meet at the airport as the two are moving from Alaska to Nebraska. At first, they couldn't stand each other. Bailey is annoyed with Charlie’s outward obnoxious manner, while Charlie can barely tolerate Bailey’s uptightness. The two are forced to sit together on their plane ride. After this, they depart and never see each other again- or so they think.

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Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Cherry Y.
Jan 16, 2025

Growing up in New England during the Civil War, the women of the March family learn to navigate their individuality. Each sister is adorned with a distinct attitude that provides a balanced yet complex sibling dynamic. Jo is an independent writer while Meg is amicable and responsible. Amy adores painting and extravagance, but Beth is a quiet musician. 

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AP Physics 1 Premium Prep (10th Edition)

By The Princeton Review
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 16, 2025

AP Physics 1 Premium Prep by The Princeton Review (10th Edition) is a valuable resource for students preparing for the AP Physics 1 exam, particularly due to its extensive collection of practice problems, which are both plentiful and high quality. These problems provide ample opportunities for students to apply concepts, practice critical thinking, and build problem-solving skills necessary for the exam.

Teen Review
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AP Biology Premium 2025

By Mary Wuerth
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 16, 2025

Mary Wuerth's AP Biology Premium 2025 offers a comprehensive resource for AP Biology test preparation, balancing its strengths with some limitations. Its most notable advantage is its inclusion of six practice tests, which provide students with ample opportunities to apply their knowledge under exam-like conditions, fostering familiarity with the test format.

Teen Review
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The Summer I Turned Pretty

By Jenny Han
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 16, 2025

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han is a romance novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the challenges of emotional vulnerability. The story follows a teenager named “Isabelle” or “Belly,” a family friend of the Fishers, two brothers of around the same age that she has feelings for. She has always had feelings for the older brother, Conrad Fisher, however throughout the story begins to see how the other brother, Jeremiah Fisher, is also a man she could see herself with.

Teen Review
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The Devil Wears Prada

By David Frankel
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Hayleigh S.
Jan 16, 2025

In David Frankel’s 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada, main character Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a fresh graduate from Northeastern University and aspires to be a journalist in New York City. As Andy waits to fulfill her dream job, she settles on working as an assistant for the editor of Runway magazine- the biggest fashion magazine around. However, she isn’t just working for any assistant- she’s working for highly acclaimed editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).

Teen Review
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AP Human Geography 2024

By Carol Ann Gillespie, PhD
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 16, 2025

5 Steps to a 5: AP Human Geography 2024 offers a clear, step-by-step approach to exam preparation, making it an accessible choice for students seeking a structured study plan. Its inclusion of four practice tests and an online course provides a balanced combination of traditional and interactive learning tools. The book’s concise review format ensures that students can efficiently grasp key concepts without feeling overwhelmed by excessive detail.

Teen Review
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A Good Girl's Guild to Murder

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 16, 2025

Pippa, a high school student, investigates a popular murder case that happened in her town for her school project. As more truths about the case of Andie Bell and Sal Singh come out, she starts to learn that maybe Sal is innocent. It is a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Plot Progression- Pippa begins research of the case as just a senior project. She is researching the murder of Andie Bell and wants to know if Sal is really guilty.

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