This popular Tiktok book will bring you to tears. It follows Autumn, a high schooler who loves her boyfriend and has the best friend group. Except it's not perfect, there's someone always on Autumn's mind, and that is her childhood best friend Finn. Autumn and Finn are neighbors and their moms are best friends. They spent every single moment together when they were younger but something caused them to fall out of touch.
Taryn, Jude’s twin sisters, wants to tell Jude the story of how she fell for Locke. Locke fell in love with Taryn first. But he also used Jude and played her, justifying his actions by saying it was all for Taryn. However, Taryn knew all about this and did not inform Jude. Jude learns about this later and feels betrayed by her twin sister. Taryn tries to explain herself through this story. Taryn describes how Locke threw stones at her window, took her out on late night adventures, and promised to marry her and love her. In the end, Taryn and Jude are still tense with each other.
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow is a deeply emotional realistic fiction novel that follows the life of Charlie Davis, a 17-year-old girl struggling to rebuild her life after experiencing severe trauma and loss. I have read this book over and over again, wishing I could experience the emotional roller coaster of reading it for the first time.
1984 by George Orwell is a dystopian novel about a man, Winston, who lives in a futuristic and totalitarian society controlled by the government called big brother. The book shows the dangers of government control and how hard it is to go against the government. In my opinion, I give this book three stars. This book taught me a lot about society nowadays and it was very intriguing to analyze the text as I was reading.
Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner masterfully explores themes of social injustice, betrayal, and the enduring quest for redemption. Through rich imagery and poignant foreshadowing, the story unfolds around Amir, a young boy growing up in a rigidly structured Afghan society. Amir's friendship with Hassan, who belongs to the marginalized Hazara community, is at the heart of the narrative.
Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns is a gripping narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of Afghanistan's evolving political landscape. It follows the life of Mariam, an illegitimate child thrust into a patriarchal society, and her journey through love, oppression, and ultimately, moral reconciliation. Through the motif of motherhood and the strength of female relationships, Hosseini beautifully illustrates the necessity of these bonds for survival in a male-dominated world.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot by Jeff Kinney is a book about Greg Heffley, a wimpy kid who wants to be a big shot in sports but doesn’t want to work to get there. However, this may be his time to shine because his school is hosting a Field Day! He tries to go to the gym with his dad, but his low knowledge of the gym gets him, and his dad kicked out. The big day finally comes, Field Day! Unfortunately, his team didn’t perform as well as he hoped.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a young adult romance about two teenagers, Hazel and Augustus, who fall in love while dealing with cancer. Hazel is a survivor, and Augustus has his own health struggles. The book explores tough topics like illness and loss, but also showcases the beauty of life and love, even when it doesn't last long. I give this book four stars because it was a very emotional but satisfying read. This book made me empathize for Hazel and Augustus because of their unfortunate fate.
And Then They Were None is a classic mystery written by Agatha Christie. It surrounds the story of ten strangers who get invited to stay at a famous island called Soldier Island. After landing and settling into their house, they find out at dinner that they were all there because they were connected to past murders of people. This book highlighted themes of guilt, justice, and wealth. In my personal opinion, I enjoyed this book and would give it four stars.
Jude, the new High Queen of Elfhame, has been banished to the mortal world. All Jude wants to do is go back and regain the power that she has lost. Jude’s own banishment keeps her from doing so. However, when Taryn says that she has killed her husband, Locke, and needs Jude to testify for her because of Jude’s geas, Jude cannot help but accept. As Jude enters the court and Cardan learns who she is, she regains the power she thought she lost. But when Cardan proves his loyalty to his kingdom and his queen by breaking the crown, he turns into a deadly serpent.
