Reviews by Category: Fiction

Teen Review
The Calculus Affair by Herge

The Calculus Affair

By Herge
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M
Feb 19, 2025

In The Calculus Affair, Tintin and Captain Haddock must protect Professor Calculus from evil spies who are after his latest and greatest invention - an ultrasonic device that could change the world. The plot thickens as Tintin and Haddock realize every one of their moves is being watched by a shadowy web of espionage ready for action at any given moment.

Teen Review
Red Rackham's Treasure by Herge

Red Rackham's Treasure

By Herge
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M
Feb 19, 2025

Serving as the sequel to The Secret of the Unicorn, Tintin and Captain Haddock embark on a treasure hunt to secure the riches of the legendary pirate of Red Rackham. The duo, along with Professor Calculus, are drawn into a search beneath the sea. The hunt finally leads them to a mysterious island where the past refuses to stay buried. Will Tintin, Haddock and Professor Calculus finally uncover Rackham’s hidden fortune, or will the legend of the Unicorn remain just that–a legend?

Teen Review
The Blue Lotus by Herge

The Blue Lotus

By Herge
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M
Feb 19, 2025

While staying in a magnificent palace in India, a mysterious visitor from Shanghai approaches Tintin with a cryptic warning of a looming threat. His clues take Tintin to the bustling streets of Shanghai, where nothing is as it seems. Soon enough, he will find that he has been entangled into a devious plot to reach the highest level of power. With a peculiar gang watching his every move, Tintin must tackle a seemingly impossible task with the world working against him.

Teen Review
The Secret of the Unicorn by Herge

The Secret of the Unicorn

By Herge
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M
Feb 19, 2025

From a seemingly innocent ship model gifted by Captain Haddock, Tintin uncovers a peculiar clue that could lead him to the ancient treasure from the Unicorn ship. Tintin, Haddock and Snowy team up to follow the trail of clues while racing against a similar team of armed and dangerous treasure hunters. As they travel across Europe, Tintin’s sharp mind and Haddock’s unexpected courage propels them closer and closer to the treasure. Will Tintin and his team find the secret riches, or be forgotten like all the rest?

Teen Review
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince

By Holly Black
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
anonymous
Feb 19, 2025

The Cruel Prince follows the story of Jude Duarte, a seemingly normal human living an average life. However, after witnessing her parents’ murder at 7 years old, she was dragged to live alongside these magical and perfect faeries in Elfhame. Growing up Jude was always belittled and questioned because of her lack of powers. She was bullied by other faeries, especially the king's youngest son, Prince Cardan.

Teen Review
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney

Wrecking Ball

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Nirvaan Mehta
Feb 19, 2025

Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney is about a kid named Greg Heffley who has big dreams about his future. Greg has always dreamed big, thinking about what he would buy if he were rich. Recently, he had been thinking about making a super cool underground mansion that had a videogame room, basketball court, rotating restaurant, laser tag arena, arcade trampoline park and so much more. Well fortunately for him, he ran into some money due to his Great Aunt's passing.

Teen Review
The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

Long Haul

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A
Feb 19, 2025

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul takes Greg Heffley and his family on a road trip—one that quickly spirals into chaos. What starts as a family vacation filled with big plans turns into a disaster full of car troubles, lost belongings, terrifying seagulls and plenty of Heffley family mishaps. From questionable motels to a run-in with a rival road trip family, Greg’s journey is nothing short of disastrous—and absolutely hilarious.

Teen Review
Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney

Hard Luck

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A
Feb 19, 2025

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck follows Greg Heffley as he deals with one of his biggest challenges yet—navigating middle school alone. With Rowley now focused on his new girlfriend, Greg is left struggling to make new friends and questioning if his luck will ever turn around. Desperate for answers, he even turns to a Magic 8-Ball to make his decisions. As always, Kinney’s storytelling is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and hilarious misfortunes making for a wildly entertaining read.

Teen Review
The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney

The Third Wheel

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A
Feb 19, 2025

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel follows Greg Heffley as he tries (and fails) to navigate the world of middle school romance. When a Valentine’s Day dance is announced, Greg is determined to find a date—only to end up stuck as the awkward third wheel to Rowley and his last-minute date. Between cringe-worthy attempts at impressing girls, disastrous school events and family drama, Greg’s romantic ambitions quickly unravel in the most hilarious ways.

Teen Review
Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney

Cabin Fever

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A
Feb 19, 2025

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever throws Greg Heffley into a winter nightmare as he gets snowed in with his family—just as he’s on the verge of getting in trouble for accidentally vandalizing school property. With the power out, supplies running low and his little brother Manny making life even harder, Greg is stuck trying to survive both the freezing cold and his family’s antics. As always, Kinney delivers nonstop humor with Greg’s sarcastic observations and exaggerated reactions to everyday struggles.

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