Reviews by Category: Fiction

Teen Review
Four people stand at opposing corners of the book cover staring inward.

If We Were Us

By K.L. Walther
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mallory G.
Mar 16, 2021

The gay love story was by far the most compelling. I would say that most of the novel circulates on the trials and tribulations of Charlie coming to terms with who he is and wanting to be in a relationship with a boy.

I signed up for a love story, and I was handed just that. It's everything I wanted without lots of annoying stuff to get in the way. When reading the back cover, this is what I hoped for, and it's exactly what I was given,

Teen Review
Broken Wish

Broken Wish

By Julie C. Dao
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Nathan N.
Mar 15, 2021

For me, the most compelling part of the book wasn't the existence and secrecy of magic itself, but the lack of acceptance around it. While normally the world of a book having magic isn't something too impressive. The way that this book had magic exist but villanized by the general public was a unique twist that I don't normally see and I was really intrigued to see how it turned out.

Teen Review
Abstract moody clouds surround a distant city skyline.

The Sound of Stars

By Alechia Dow
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Alex O.
Mar 14, 2021

I was so into this book I wanted more after I finished it. All of the plot twists and thickenings kept me intrigued and enveloped thought the novel. I really love all of the character development in the book as well, it added so much more depth than I realized looking back.

Teen Review
Bright red cover, with a blue microphone resting on a dark red stool

Pretty Funny for a Girl

By Rebecca Elliot
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Prisha
Mar 13, 2021

Haylah Swinton is a sweet daughter and a fiercely loyal best friend. But most importantly, she can make anyone laugh. When she finds herself with a guy stepping into the spotlight, she jumps at the chance of ghostwriting for his sets.

Loved the book. Very bright. Rebecca really captured the ups and downs of this girl Haylah. I'm excited for Pretty rude for a girl to come out.     

Teen Review
Smash It! Black teen girl wearing jeans and a hoodie covers her eyes while smiling.

Smash It!

By Francina Simone
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Keiko C.
Mar 12, 2021

        After letting her insecurities ruin her experience at a Halloween party, Olivia "Liv" James decides to make a F*ck-It List to never let her insecurities get to her again. This leads Liv to get a part in the school musical, gain new best friends, as well as attractions to 3 different boys. The list seemed to change Liv's life for the better, until one rule of the list led to a series of misunderstands to unfold in this inspiring novel.     

Teen Review
Gimme Everything You Got

Gimme Everything You Got

By Iva-Marie Palmer
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rachel H.
Mar 11, 2021

I like how it's set in the late seventies because I have not read a lot of books that are like it. I also think it is interesting how it kind of shows how sports and opinions of sports change.     

    

 And I was interested about how boys didn't think girls should play sports, a lot has changed and I didn't even think about it before reading this book.     

Teen Review
Book Title: Dear Universe, Illustrated girl blowing a big piece of bubble gum

Dear Universe

By Florence Gonsalves
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Alex O.
Mar 10, 2021

There are so many quotes in this book that relate to this generation of teens. I was surprised to find how I even related to what Cham was going through in her life. It's easy to get sucked into her life and understand her point of view as well, I really liked how the book flowed nicely.     

Teen Review
Book Title: War Girls, Book Cover: A black teenage girl stands in a smoky futuristic landscape wearing a robotized armor.

War Girls

By Tochi Onyebuchi
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Palak P.
Mar 9, 2021

War Girls is about 2 sisters living in a war-torn world. Their lives have been affected by violence and all they want to do is find a peaceful future together.

I couldn't finish the book because the writing style didn't engage me as much, but I would still recommend the book. 

Teen Review
Book Title: Tales from the Hinterland, Book Cover: leafy floral illustrations surround the text on a dark green background.

Tales from the Hinterland

By Melissa Albert
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Evanna D.
Mar 8, 2021

The storyline gave me Alice in Wonderland vibes and I enjoyed it very much. I appreciated the story and the tale and I liked it very much.

Plus, I liked the peaceful and calming tones of the book cover. It was very compelling to me as the reader and I was intrigued and enjoyed the book.

Teen Review
Book Cover: A soft pink cover with abstract elements swirling around an illustration of two opposing girls.

Little Universes

By Heather Demetrios
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Madeline B.
Mar 7, 2021

The story of Little Universes is about two sisters. One is very dedicated to her studies, and wants to go to college, while the other has mental health issues, and leans on drugs for support. After the sisters parents die, they bond together through challenges.  I liked the style of the cover.  I picked out the book because I was curious about the challenges of the sisters, and if in the end they would bond, or be torn apart.     

  

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